So, I'm contemplating about going on maternity leave now or wait until I'm 38 weeks...? What do you guys suggest ?

Personal preference. My ob knew when I was gonna labor so she put me off at 36w

I would prolong it the most I can take since u wanna spend as much time with bby

True. I just feel exhausted at this point of my pregnancy that's why and I have no energy at work

Totally personal preference, but I was hospitalized at 34 weeks, and I honestly felt that I wasted 3 weeks of my time that would rather have spent with the baby. I wish he would have been 12 weeks when I went back, rather than 9. I was originally planning on taking the day before I was scheduled to be induced, but I have a desk job, so I didn't do much.

How long do you have we have between 12 - 18 months (in canada) if its that long then sure why not