I know, such a huge announcement...but it is a big deal to me because Military have the hardest time getting these kinds of things approved.
Basically, my shop is extremely under-manned...and I thought that was going to be a problem, but my boss has shown just how little she cares about MY well-being, by coming in late/leaving early all last week, AND calling me the day-of and saying "oh yeah, i'm taking leave today".
So EFF that, starting 16 January i'm taking leave until baby arrives. I haven't gotten a THING ready for my kid, mostly because i've been working non-stop! DH works evenings, so once I get home he's running out the door...we can't get ANYTHING ready!
Re: I'm taking time off, dammit!
Why wait until the 16th?!?! It sounds like you could use the time off to get things ready, and then a little downtime. I'd start taking off on the 3rd if possible.
(I'm such an enabler!)
I think there is a serious problem with women in today's society feeling bad about taking the time off work. I am guilty of it!
Enjoy your time off. Hope you can find some extra time before the 16th though!