My due date was 12/31 & I originally planned to work until Xmas eve. I shared the same feeling as u w/ not wanting to take time off too early due to only getting a fraction of my pay on SDI. I was getting really tired quickly tho so I gave into what my body was telling me. I told my boss I was gonna start my leave on 12/12. Turned out my water broke earlier than that. I had my baby on 12/8 & started maternity leave then. My suggestion to u is to listen to ur body. I had some pretty early signs that she was coming early & took those signs as a hint. Hope this helps!
As for me with my first pregnancy I worked until my water broke. It actually broke on my night off and that's when I took my leave. You can wait until u get a little closer. Its your choice. Its risky so be careful.
This is my 4th pregnancy Im due dec29 I'm planning to work until I go in labor I have don it with my other 3 babies it just depends how you feel if you feel you can work until you go in labor go for it if you think you need to sto sooner there is nothing wrong with that.
I plan on working until a day or so before I deliver, (I am having a c-section) however, my body is already telling me it hurts after 8 hours on my feet so I pray I can last. 9 more weeks to go
I'm due Dec 26th and took leave Dec 1st. My doctor will only let you off 4 weeks early unless there is a problem. I work in a warehouse and worked until I just couldn't anymore.