UPDATE:

I ENDED UP LEAVING WORK AT 36 WEEKS. I GOT A SINUS INFECTION BUT I ORIGINALLY WAS USING 2 WEEKS OF VACATION THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO START AT 37 WEEKS. SO I LEFT A WEEK EARLIER THAN PLANNED.

BABY DUE ANY DAY ❤️ WE ARE 40+2 (11/25)

I have been trying to look up when the typical time to begin mat leave is and... I just do not see a clear answer so from experienced working moms, when did you know it was time?

Now I do live in Canada so we get a minimum 15 weeks Mat leave and then paternal leave.. I can technically start mat leave before baby is born but I have 2 weeks of vacation I am saving so I have at least 2 weeks I can take paid before my due date... is 2 weeks before due date sufficient or should I look at more 4 weeks...3 weeks? 8 weeks? Lol, I just don't know!