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Yep. I changed jobs at 14 weeks and I'm so much happier that I did. You can still get maternity leave (it will be the standard 6-8 weeks depending on the type of birth that you have). In terms of telling them, I did not disclose until the first day on the job. I think it was surprising to my bosses but they were ultimately okay with it because I was already thinking about how to cover the time that I will be away.

As for day care, you should probably begin to look into places now so that you have potential places to go if you get the job.

It can be scary but if you honestly think this will be a great move for your career, then you can do it. I felt the same way as you and was very nervous about the transition. When I was one week in to the new position, I knew that I had done the right thing.

I think you'll just have to be ok with a very short maternity leave.

I got laid off at 12 weeks, interviewed for a new position at 12+3, started at around 20 weeks. I didn't tell them until they verbally offered me the position. I didn't wait until it was in writing because I knew I didn't want to work for a group that wasn't supportive of the pregnancy. Luckily they were excited.

As for maternity leave. Check with the laws in your State. I'm technically not eligible for FMLA but MA says they have to offer 8 weeks even if I haven't been there a year. In addition to that, my company is honoring the FMLA 12 weeks - if I want it. I'll have worked there a little over 5 months if LO arrives on time.

If you think the job would be a good move career-wise, and good long-term for your LO, then I say go for it.

Good luck