Answered by MDD2011 - Apr. 7, 2014 2:37am
Sounds like your maternity leave is 12 weeks. As nice as it sounds to take leave early at 33 weeks, having 5 weeks at home once baby is born isn't that much. You're not going to want to go back to work probably and still be so tired!! I have an exhausting job, too, where I'm on my feet 12+ hours every shift and it sucks!! Maybe try to wait it out as long as you can and take leave at 36-37 weeks so you get to enjoy your little one before you have to go back to work. As always though, you know what is best for your family and you have to do what you feel right doing! Good luck!! :)
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Answered by Sparkle0406 - Apr. 3, 2014 6:36pm
Do what you think is best for you, i finished at 34wks mainly due to having GD but i'm so glad i did i'm due to be induced next week at 38wks and i'm so relaxed and feel really rested. You dont say if your in the UK or elsewhere so not sure how much maternity you'll have but personally if your rested before baby arrives you'll have the strength for labour and beyond
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Answered by padey2014 - Apr. 3, 2014 6:52pm
no my maternity wouldnt end untill my baby was 7 month old plus ive got 5 week of holidays to use after that too so wouldnt really be returning to work untill she was 8 months old at the earliest if i was to leave work at 33 weeks.x
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Answered by acrichton - Apr. 4, 2014 7:24pm
I know exactly how you feel!!! I am a food service director but I still have to cook for large events. Being in front of a stove or grill for hours is exhausting, and you are on your feet all day as a chef. If you have the maternity to take early I wouldnt blame you for taking it!
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Answered by padey2014 - Apr. 4, 2014 9:12pm
Thanks a lot guys :-D xxx
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