Lissy, I have told people that I was away due to a loss in the family. Most people don't ask for more details - in fact, no one has asked anything further, they have just said they are sorry and it has helped when I haven't been my usual self around the place. Your HR manager makes me very It's difficult as I don't want them knowing I am TTC but if they ask more questions I intend to say I had a miscarriage and that the pregnancy was unexpected (which it was!). It's a hard time to get through and all these little things just make it harder. Take care.

Alice x