I was planning to stop working until jan 24 but just last thursday, i talked to my boss and asked her if i can take an early maternity leave. It is just my belly is getting so big and i cant bend anymore. how can i help and assist the old folks if i myself got hard time walking. I am just lucky that i have a very understanding boss and she let me take my rest. so now i have 4 mos of maternity leave. I am actually happy. I need to rest and take my time while waiting for this baby of mine to pop!. i cant really wait. I am so tired of carrying a heavy stomach. This baby is sure going to be big.