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pomelo / 5258 posts
In my situation the amount of leave I took pre-birth didn't impact the length of my leave after delivery. I took 2 weeks prior to EDD. I could have worked longer but I wanted to make sure my projects were all wrapped up. My assigned objective for the quarter was "ensure a smooth transition" and I wanted to make sure I met it.
This time I think I'll take 3 weeks or do part time 3 weeks out.
pomelo / 5789 posts
I took two weeks off before, but he came early, on the 2nd day of my 2 week break!
clementine / 812 posts
40 + 3 and sitting at my desk right now...willing baby girl to make an appearance.
persimmon / 1304 posts
I worked until 10 days before...and the following day (a Saturday) I went into labor. I would have worked up to my EDD otherwise!
kiwi / 545 posts
I worked that day and even had a doctor's appt. I was dilated maybe 2cm and nothing was happening so we made a couple more appts for the following week (I was so sure I was going to go past my EDD). A few hours later, my water broke! Had no clue whatsoever.
pomegranate / 3658 posts
I'm due on a Monday, planning on working through the Friday of the previous-previous week, so a total of 10 calendar days prior to EDD. I know a lot of first-timers who have gone before their due date so I want to be ready, plus it's helpful for short-term disability elimination period.
cantaloupe / 6669 posts
I worked until 39 weeks. LO was born at 41 weeks. It didn't count against my 16 weeks of maternity leave.
pomegranate / 3438 posts
I was pulled out a month before my EDD due to PIH, but then I ended up having him two weeks later on the original day I was supposed to leave work! I'm so glad I had that extra time at home to relax and get things ready for baby.
pomelo / 5628 posts
I guess I "took" a month or more off, but it sure wasn't a choice. I went into labor at 23 weeks, was on hospital bed rest for 17 days and had LO at 25 weeks and 2 days.
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