To have toddler an extra day in nursery for the rest of my pregnancy?

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I’m 30 weeks pregnant, due to start maternity leave in 7 weeks. In all honesty I’m struggling. I’m due back at work Monday after the Easter holidays and am dreading it. I work three days a week which is when toddler is in nursery.

Am considering putting the toddler in for an extra day. This isn’t a work day but just to allow me a chance to recharge my batteries a bit. I’m finding my back and legs are very painful and so I’m sore and tired a lot of the time and some of this will be down to lifting toddler and also the sheer energy it takes to look after him!

I feel a bit mean though as the whole point of the days off was to spend with him. What do people think?

Yes an extra day in nursery is fine. Pregnancy can be a very hard slog. Don't forget you can start mat leave from 29 weeks. I know it's not what people tend to do now, but the option is there for those that need it, so obviously it's expected that the 3rd trimester is knackering.

do it. It’s entirely reasonable, and you’ll do a better job with him if you’re less tired.