Maternity leave !

Lauren • 31, partner is 35. We have three children, William 10, Georgia 2 & Eliza just born. I work with domestic abuse victims in the north east of England. Partner is a roofer/joiner.

When are all you November mums starting it? Im due 7th November & was going to work until the 21st October. I then changed it to the 7th October. Ive just had 3 weeks off and returned yesterday. I did a 9-6 today & couldnt cope anymore!😣😣😣

Im thinking about using my last weeks annual leave im due for this tax year (uk) to add on to the beginning of my mat leave which would mean my end date is the 30th September. Then id have a week A/L and then my mat leave would begin😍 so id have 5 weeks off before baby was due.

I dont think im gonna go full term & am really struggling with myself at the mo. So think this is gonna be my best option.

What about everyone else??