Telling your boss...

annah

When did/do you plan on telling your boss? Mine will be excited, she and I are close and we have been talking about babies lately. I found out a week ago but don't know when is the appropriate time to tell her. I'm only 6 weeks pregnant, so there is no real rush. Suggestions?

bex

I am 7 weeks, 1 day and just told my boss today. I wasn't planning to say anything so soon but I have bronchitis now and can't take anything for it so I needed him to know that recovery and working is gong to be very difficult. I knew he would be supportive. He told me to just chill ay home this week so I can recover and he'd get my schedule cleared for the week. I feel better telling him.

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I told my boss a little late at 15-16 weeks but she already knew because of the bump. I didn't test til 10 weeks and didn't have first ultrasound til 14-15 weeks. I wanted to make sure everything was ok before I opened my mouth. She was supportive and is already planning a private place for me to pump during the day.

Mrs4c

My relationship with my boss was casual as well. Along with all the girls I work with. I work in retail and am required to constantly get on ladders an lift 15-20 lbs boxes of shipment everyday, plus all the morning sickness I've had I told her at 6 weeks. I did tell her only to share the news with the other managers. I'm 11 weeks now and just now slowly telling the associates.

ag0216

I'm 6 wks, with 2 past m/c, don't know if I should tell my boss, I just don't want them talking stuff. I really want this pregnancy but I also cannot afford to miss work.my job is stressfull, 12 hour shifts, and standing , any advice?

intri

I work 12hrs too...I'm 7weeks and 3 days now..I told my boss when my first day of my 7weeks...she is so supportive....:) tell ur boss hun..now nowww.. hahah

Jess510

@ag0216 maybe take so FLMA. My dad has some medical issues once I really needed a brake from work so I told them I'd need a month off to take care of my dad. This wasn't completly untrue I did have to take him to a lot of appointments.

ag0216

@jess510 I thought about taking FMLA but I'm the type of person who always needs to be doing something that's why I have two jobs and I go to school, I know they say I hae a lot on my plate. I see the neonatologist next week , I will ask her if she would consider putting my off work

taralynn1285

I told my boss as soon as I found out. Which was at like 3 weeks. I previously mc'd and had to miss some work. I told him right away and let him know that I didn't want anyone to know but the management team just so that if something came up it would b understood.

mamaLaura

I was scared i wouldnt get hours anymore and i reallt need the money but instead they gave me full time and are very happy

pretty_princess_1

I'm leaving it as late as possible to tell my bosses as they are the sort of bosses who will cut my hours etc!

Steeny

It depends on your boss. Mine has cut my hours but I also work in a restaurant. He keeps telling me he's worried about my health lol I was working almost full time (like 60 hours every 2 weeks) now I'm working 20! I wish I would have waited! But oh well....do what you feel is right!

laura536

I worked forty hours a week in retail during my last pregnancy and I told my boss around 10 weeks. This time I'll probably wait til 10 also, but I'm only part time so I don't think they'll care.