When did you start maternity leave??

With my son, i started a week before my due date because i was terrified of going into labor at work. He ended up not coming until a week after he was due, so those 2 weeks were a waste. I’m due on Halloween so I’m thinking about working until the 30th and if i go before then, oh well.

When did you start your leave? And how long were you out? I can stay out for 12 weeks but am thinking about going back sooner.