Hey Bellabub!

Guess what! I'm in the same predicament, but without the wonderful maternity leave you'll be getting.

I am on a 10 month contract, as the previous lady is currently on maternity leave.

I have been here for about 8 weeks, and have just found out I'm pregnant! Yes, we just started trying, but hey, you never know how long these things will take.

I lost my last baby, and didn't find out until the 13 week ultra sound. Not that I want to scare you, but I personally think that once you've had that first ultra sound and your Obs gives you the all clear, full steam ahead, then be honest and tell your boss the truth.

It sounds like a great company and I think that they will support you.

This will be my second child (3rd pregnancy) so unlike you, I don't have the advantage of having nice new tight stomach muscles to hold it all in. I'll have to suck my tummy in for 3 days a week (only work pt) until my ultra sounds are all good. (I already have a gut after eating lunch!!) I'm planning on having any early ultrasound around 8 weeks and then at 13, just for my peace of mind. Then I'll let my boss know because it's the right thing to do.

Besides, there will be about 4 weeks between me going on maternity leave and the other lady coming back, so they need warning to maybe get a temp or something.

I do like this company, and had hoped to stay on working here, but I'm wrapped I have another little bundle on the way, and that's better than any job you can have in my books.

Take care, try not to stress about it (coming from me, that's a laugh) and let me know how you go.