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My induction day 🤣

For my first, the day he was born (he was 3 weeks early). Second, born on the Saturday, I finished on the Thursday before. I wanted to work for as long as possible before they were born so my whole maternity was with them. I was lucky I had pretty smooth pregnancy’s and both my babys were small so I wasn’t uncomfortable

One week before my due date ( was also booked for an induction ) then I gave birth earlier so just two days after my last day at work

I started at 32 weeks, I work hospitality (kitchen) and I couldn’t cope anymore, I was exhausted and in so much pain I could barely walk home (10 minute walk) after most shifts so it just wasn’t worth it, I was supposed to leave at 36 weeks but spoke to my boss who agreed I was better off going early

About 3.5 weeks before due date :) gave me time to just relax and do any last min things