Overdue- advice on when to start maternity leave?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I worked until I gave birth and I would do that again if I have another. The discomfort of being pregnant is nothing compared to the exhaustion of dealing with a baby especially a difficult baby. I had a difficult baby that would not sleep and had reflux issues. Going back to work was extremely hard. I would not have traded a week of maternity leave for a week of rest before she was here.

I feel the same way, and I also had six months of leave with each of my kids. Worked until I went into labor with all 3.

[Anonymous]

I know this will seem random, but I would take time off work starting now just to avoid sitting in a chair. Use this time to squat, get on all 4's, lay down with lots of pillows - stuff to help get baby in a good position. Sitting in an office chair (and commuting in a car) is really bad for alignment.