How long do you plan to work before EDD?

christieep · October 2013

I know this is so far off and probably not even a thought for some people yet, but how long do you plan to (or will you have to) work before your EDD?

I am a teacher and last time summer break started when I was 32 weeks so I didn't have to deal with the discomfort at the end at work. I had awful carpal tunnel and zero feeling in my hands, if that happens again, I don't know how well I will be able to work.at the end. My doc is pretty awesome and I think if I got too uncomfortable would write me off before my EDD if I needed it.

monimu13 · October 2013

As long as possible. I might cut back my hours a bit, really my doctor and I already spoke about this...I'm gonna do whatever he says to keep these babies in for the long haul.

MrsT2008 · October 2013

I'm fortunate that I have tons of flexibility to work from home (I work in IT) so I will likely just start working from home full time once I hit 37 weeks. That's what I did last time and I worked until the day I went into labor.

QOTR · October 2013

I'm hoping to work up until the very end so that I'll have more time at home after the baby comes.

mirdamae03 · October 2013

I had pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) last go round, so I was on bed-rest for about a week and a half before my scheduled induction. This time I'd really like to skip all of the PIH crap and work until I can't anymore. I lost about 35 lbs before getting pregnant this time so I'm hoping that will help me avoid PIH.

Miles2Go · October 2013

Since I own my own business, I'll work until I go into labor. Last time, I was back to work 4 weeks pp. Maternity leave would be nice...

kristine526 · October 2013

I'm hoping to work up until I go into labor. Things can change before then, but as of right now, that's my plan.

runningyogimama · October 2013

As long as possible. Last time I worked up until Friday and gave birth on Sunday. And this time I'm only working part time, so I'm hoping to make it that far again.

Peaceb0ne · October 2013

We'll see what happens, but I'd like to work until about a week before my EDD. I'd use that last week or two to finish getting everything ready for the baby.

spacepotatoes · October 2013

As long as I possibly can. I'm substitute teaching this year so I have the flexibility of avoiding calls if I get too uncomfortable.

jschwind22 · October 2013

My water might break at work. I changed jobs in June so unfortunately that limits the amount of time I can take off with the baby. I want every second possible with my baby!

sammy.k · October 2013

I nanny a few days a week from my house. I told my families I would be available until the 1st of may. I'm due the 15 and DS came a week early so I'm hoping I'm giving my parents adequate time to find another sitter until August when I'll pick back up again.

Kinipela7 · October 2013

I was going to work up until delivery but with me not going back to this job, I think I will have to have some kind of cut off date. I want to work as long as possible though because I don't want to be sitting around and just waiting!

sparklingdiamond · October 2013

I will have to work as long as possible. I am hoping my boss will let me work from home some. I just can't afford to take time off before the baby is born.

getitdone · October 2013

My work makes you go out 2 weeks prior to your delivery date - no negotiation about it.

Magheeta · October 2013

I'm going to work as long as I can. I found out that I will be delivering at the hospital across the street from my office, so I guess it can't hurt to stay as long as possible. I don't have paid maternity leave, so I want as much time off with the baby that I can get.

SweetTea420 · October 2013

I plan to work as long as I can. My job is physically easy so I don't think I'll have a problem. I work right across the street from where I am going to deliver so work is probably the safest place to be!

awknyc · October 2013

I think I'm going to quit in Feb/March. We are planning on moving to a new place around that time, so it'll give me some time to unpack and get the place ready for the baby. I wanted to work through April or as far as I possibly could, but DH thought it would be nice if I could have some time to myself before the baby comes. I actually think I might become more of a nervous wreck when I have nothing to do all day.

2BMrsMcW · October 2013

With my first, I worked from home starting in week 38, because I HATED driving. I was induced at 41 weeks. I worked until 1:00 on a Wednesday and checked into the hospital to begin my induction at 10:00 that night.I probably would have worked even longer that day, but my boss told me to go. Since I didn't feel anything, but huge, I didn't feel like I had a good reason not to work.

dp1320 · October 2013

I was actually just thinking about this - I 'm glad somebody posed the question! Seems to be normal for people to work right up until the baby is born... permitting it's medically ok. I've been having a little bit of anxiety about when/where/how I'll go into labor... I mean, it's so far away but it's where my mind is going for some reason. I did think about what if my water breaks at work, how uncomfortable!!

sthomas1222 · October 2013

Just depends on how my SPD is doing. I only work 4 days/month but it's retail so I'm on my feet walking for 9 hours. I plan on working until I go into labor if all is well.

CallMeMrsChaos · October 2013

QOTR said:

I'm hoping to work up until the very end so that I'll have more time at home after the baby comes.

This!

talkthewholetime · October 2013

I can take 20 (work) days before. If i took them all, I'd be out 4/24.

Realistically, I'll probably work until somewhere around May 1st. I've been saving my sick days for 6 years, so I'm taking what I can get! Afterward I'll use the 20 I can use post-baby, and it will take me right up to summer break

talkthewholetime · October 2013

I will clarify by saying that I can use 20 days before and 20 after- I can't use more after by taking less before (does that make sense?) So there is no point in me working closer to my due date if I have the time to take.

britab · October 2013

I'm a teacher and we aren't allowed to use days before we actually have the baby. It kind of sucks since I have been saving up days but am due 6 days before school gets out.

I don't know how I will work 10 hour days on my feet with a giant basketball but we'll see!

gutsysneakers · October 2013

I'm going to work all the way up until baby is born (unless doc says otherwise).

honey740 · October 2013

Sameas last time, I stop 2 weeks before my EDD or when I deliver, whichever comes first.

honey740 · October 2013

sthomas1222 I had SPD last time, it was just awful. Lasted until 9 months PP too. It started at right about 14-16 weeks. I am really hoping to avoid it this time.

CMDR513 · October 2013

RCS is scheduled for 5/9. I will work up until 5/8 if possible.

MMason12 · October 2013

I'm lucky and have a ton of flexibility to work from home two days a week, so I will probably try to work as long as I physically can. I haven't thought much more about it other than that yet.

83edwards · October 2013

Miles2Go said:

Since I own my own business, I'll work until I go into labor. Last time, I was back to work 4 weeks pp. Maternity leave would be nice...

This is me too! Luckily, my business is largely seasonal, so there won't be too much to do in May and June....I'll be working up until my due date though!

Ladiebug710 · October 2013

I worked full time until the day I went in for induction, which was AFTER my due date. I will work right up until the end this time as well.

Chellbell20 · October 2013

I'm going to work until I go into labor. I'm a full time tutor at a school and last time I emailed my boss on Sunday night in labor and said I wouldn't be back. This is of course assuming I still have a job since mine is currently reliant on the passage of a levy.

Kath525 · October 2013

I work with level 1 special ed children which means children who are very violent. Due to this I am going on maternity leave in 3 weeks! Luckily my husband makes enough money that we don't NEED my income. Plus I am hoping to get a full time teaching position next fall so maybe I won't even be going back to my previous job.

CookingStar · October 2013

Up until I deliver. Want to maximize my time off with the baby. Last time baby came 2 days before my due date (and thankfully my water didn't break at work like 2 other girls I knew!). #:-S

awc1986 · October 2013

as long as i can reach the keyboard on my desk. i drive to and from work and sit at a desk all day, so i'm not strenuous at all. i'm a retail buyer so i might have to decline going on some of the buys at around april because i usually have to get the train into central london, then the tube, which i doubt will be as straight forward as usual when i'm getting towards full term.

ecinereb · October 2013

I plan to work as long as possible. I know from previous co-workers that I won't be seeing clients right until the end but I'll need at least 2 weeks to finish paperwork and such before leaving for mat leave.

In all likelihood I'll see clients up and until a month before EDD and then 2 weeks of paperwork and then be off for 2 weeks prior to EDD.

ho11yday · October 2013

Like my past pregnancy, as long as everything goes well, I plan on working up to and past my due date. Last go-around, I worked until 41 weeks, had the weekend off, and then was induced the following Monday/Tuesday.

Letayloreo · October 2013

We have to start wearing new scrubs on April 1 every year, and since I'm becoming a SAHM the last day of March will be my last day so I don't have to buy new uniforms haha! My due date is May 6 by the way...