Ladies, I am getting more and more exhausted as each day goes by and the pain of my ligaments stretching at my belly are sometimes so bad, I can't even walk properly.

My fingers are swelling from water retention, which makes them really painful for me sometimes...(I'm not mentioning about my leg cramps when I sleep at night)

I am planning to start maternity at 37 weeks, which makes it 25 Feb....but I'm worried I lose the time with my baby, just because I wanted to rest, am I being too selfish?

My #2 was delivered at 36 weeks, I wonder if I will deliver that early this time round too?

When do you ladies think you will start your maternity?

started mine at 33 weeks. work in a nursing home so it was getting far too much even at 29 weeks i felt like i was struggeling x

If you can't handle it, then take it early. I honestly would not put myself through it if it was taking a terrible toll on my body. If I was working, I would probably have taken the mat leave at 36 weeks. I think one month before is good. I hope you feel better soon

If you are stuggling hun, then Id finish as soon as poss. I finished at 33 weeks with Charlotte, but this time, Im due March 12th, and I finish on the 11th March!!

I am leaving at 36 weeks maybe before then if i cant cope you need to rest your bosy dont over do it hun leave when you feel you need to .......

I don't think it's too early at all, especially if you're struggling. I was due to start mine at 37 weeks, but was signed off sick from 31 due to premature labour scares. To be honest though, I don't know how I would've coped until 37 weeks... all the travelling, sitting at a desk all day, urgh. I was sooo tired those last few weeks, I think I'd have ended up finishing earlier than 37 weeks had I not been signed off. Do what is best for you.

I don't think that is too early at all. I'll be doing the same hun at 37 weeks, good bye office!!! Can't wait

Thats fine honey.

I left at 31 weeks lol but I did work in a high dependancy care home and to be honest if my family saw how much I was still doing they would have made me stop at 20 weelks lol!

Go for it you are not being selfish

xx