thread: When did you tell work you're pregnant?

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  1. #1
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    Jan 2007
    where cosmopolitans and margaritas flow all night
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    The place I worked when I got pregnant with DD knew I was trying to get pregnant so I told them the moment I found out.

  2. #2
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    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
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    I told my boss (the CEO) early as I had some bleeding and needed to rest up and go to some appointments. He has 3 girls and a 4th on the way so he was great about it.

  3. #3
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    Oct 2006
    Sydney
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    I told my boss at around 10 weeks. The company was going through a lot of changes, and I didn't know if my going on mat leave would affect some of the decisions made. Otherwise, I probably would've waited a couple more weeks. But it is totally up to you! If you are a bit self-conscious about your belly (though no doubt you're more aware of it than anyone else!) they may well guess anyway...

  4. #4
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    Nov 2004
    Melbourne VIC
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    I told mine almost straight away (manager's only) as sometimes there is heavy lifting involved in my job. I had to make it clear I wasn't going to be risking my pregnancy after this long TTC just to lift a few boxes.
    I will tell everyone else at work after my 12 week scan.

  5. #5
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    Dec 2007
    Melbourne
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    My boss pulled me aside and told me SHE was pregnant and would need to cut down my hours....so I told her well actually so am I...so that suits me fine!! I was only 5 weeks at the time. If it hadnt have worked like that I would have told her when I was 12 weeks.

  6. #6
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    I told work yesterday (7 weeks), as soon as it became obvious that I couldn't hide the morning sickness anymore, and the need to go and see doctors etc. My boss was great, we aren't telling anyone else at work until 14 weeks hopefully!

  7. #7
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    Jan 2008
    Adelaide
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    I'm thinking i might say something today. I'm excited but also nervous about telling work. I don't know why though.

  8. #8
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    Feb 2008
    Down Under
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    lol i did my pregnancy test at work... sooo they knew before anyone else - also my job includes some pretty heavy lifting so i sorta had to tell them