I am struggling with this dilemma at the moment. It is policy in my organisation to inform then at 12 weeks. I am a member of the Police Force, although I do not do uniform duties. I am still dealing with the public and offenders though. I informed them last time when I was 12 weeks, but another girl I worked with didn't say anything til she was 20 weeks. The reason is that they make you non-operational and put you behind a desk. I love my job, and think that it is very safe, as the only times I've ever been assaulted was when I was in uniform. Most of the offenders I deal with are cowards anyway, and the fellas I work with would trample me in the rush to help me if anything went wrong. Also, if I am made non-operational, my salary goes down as I lose my on call allowance. This is quite a bit of money when you're saving for baby number 4, and I am reluctant to give it up.

I am now 13 weeks, and I don't want my collagues to find out just yet. I have only 3 weeks to go before I go on leave, then when I return I will be 19 weeks, which I think is a good time to tell them. (It will be pretty obvious anyway)

What do the rest of you think I should do?

Jill.