Hey huni...i did exactly the same as you...i took some annual leave first (been on leave around 2 weeks now). I then start my maternity leave, i have to admit iv been going out of my head, but to be honest iv just been preparing and trying to organise my life for when my little life comes along, not that iv got too far...lol.
And the pains...yep i know exactly where you are coming from, its amazing isnt it

....oh yeah and of cause painful

xx