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[quote=Anonymous]Worked until baby came for all three kids (Well, that is the plan for DD3). DD1 I went to a doctor appointment and just never came back. Was only 38 weeks but was induced. Next time I prepared at 36 weeks for transition of work (delivered at 37 weeks) but was prepared to work until delivery. I agree with 6 months leave a few days won’t make a difference so you could pick a date and the go off. Without COVID I would have said - go get massages, get nails done, get a nice haircut because you won’t get one for like 3 years (ha!), go to the gym, nap, meet a friend for lunch. So having a few chill days / weeks would be great. With COVID, I don’t imagine doing those things, so it may feel wasted if it is more that a few days.

Can you shift your work schedule? If you can nap for an hour or two during the day and then work at night when you can’t sleep? Not ideal but something. You could also take one or two days of PTO each week for the next few weeks. So work 4 days a week and use the 5th day for catch up. I assume you have weekly dr appointments now, so whatever day those are, take the whole day. Yes, you burn a little leave but you might feel better / refreshed doing it.[/quote]

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