I guess one thing to consider is that at 12 weeks you may soon start to feel a bit better, and then you might regret quitting? It's really hard to know. I totally sympathise, because I get really sick too, usually not starting to feel better until after 16 weeks. And really not coping well until 18 weeks+. But everyone is different, you might find that in 10 days you feel like a new woman!

Do you think you could hang in there for a bit longer? If you discussed it with your DH, and put a timeline on it.........if you had an end date in sight, if you don't pick up, maybe it would help you to get through.

I think mental health is extremely important......but after having the baby as well as before. I guess my question is, how much stress will this put on you if you are not receiving paid maternity leave after having your baby? The stress that new mums face about having to return to work too soon after having their baby is HUGE. And if you're breastfeeding, and that is something that is important to you, then it adds another thing into the mix. It certainly can be done, many mums combine breastfeeding and paid work with great success, but the prospect of it tends to stress mums out.

I don't think you're insane at all........it's great to consider all the options. Just have a think about the long term too, and what your financial situation is likely to be. I would hate for you to end up in the position of being pressured into going back to work sooner than you feel ready to, once your baby is here. If finances aren't going to be a worry, then yes, resigning now sounds very appealing!!!