Thanks for the positive thoughts, Feather Duster!
maxlene and mlys, understand how your feel. I am contemplating to resign too. Was away for work for about week due to MS and I feel it is hard to catch up plus I am really not sure how family friendly here is going to be. I have been with my company for close to 5 years so I will also feel sad if I have to leave.
I think there are definitely pros and cons of resigning and loss of income is definitely one big concern for me too. But I really hope that my baby will be safe and healthy and I don't want to pass my stress to my baby so it is really dilemma.
But since your have decided, make the best out of it, have a good rest and just recharge! When the baby is out, you have loads to do and may not have the time to think about the smaller spending money, instead maybe you will try your best to save by going for great bargains!