Submitted by Erin in Sacramento, CA
I told work pretty soon after we found out. For one thing, it’s our first baby and I was just so excited I couldn’t keep my mouth shut for long. Also, I had a number of doctor’s appointments scheduled (for labwork and first prenatal visits) and I figured it would be best to just be up-front about it. I work in a very small office (4 people) so I was starting to get the questions about if everything was all right, was I having health problems, was I sick, so it was easiest just to tell them right away. I also felt less guilty also calling in sick the mornings when I just wasn’t feeling like coming in, because everyone understood what I was going through.
And now I have an office full of love and support for my baby, everyone making sure I don’t get overworked and clamoring to see those ultrasound photos! It’s nice and I’m glad I didn’t keep my mouth shut.
Submitted by Erin in Sacramento, CA
Thats a great idea. I waited until I was 10 weeks pregnant, I wanted to give my work plenty of notice for me missing and maternity leave. They handled it very well and we so very nice.
That makes sense, I’d want to tell early too just so people knew and didn’t treat me differently.