Gosh Dobby that is an odd schedule. I was 16, 20 (anatomy scan), 24, 28, 30, 32 (growth scan)... and moving forward it will be 34, 36 (ultrasound)... and then weekly appointments.
The 32 week ultrasound seems standard where I go mumma...although I wonder if I'm getting any extra monitoring bc of that "advanced maternal age" note that they put on my chart in April.
As for time off we actually get up to 4 weeks before and 12 weeks after (14 if you have a c-section) partially paid (55%). I'm planning to take off 11 days before and then the full 12 after. Partners/family can also take up to 6 weeks of paid family leave at 55% pay. DH is planning to maybe take off 8.5 weeks to get us through to January. The reason for that though is that his company will likely continue to pay him 100% for up to 3 months (at least that's what they've did for the guy who works directly under him). The only problem is that the guy who works under him is an idiot so there's really not a person who can take over DH's role at the company, so it may turn into a go in once a week and/or work from home one day a week.
With all that being said, regardless of state law I understand that if you feel your job is at risk then it would be hard to take what is due to you...definitely unfortunate. DH and I are both high up at small companies, and we've known our directors for over a decade. There's just a relationship/level of trust there that would be hard to replace, so we both feel completely secure in our employment. We may not be rolling in dough, but we're comfortable, respected, and happy...and I am very grateful for that.
welcome to the world little one 
