Aww that's a cute idea! I've actually told several people not in the family. I had to disclose it to my co-workers and manager as soon as I found out because I work in the Radiation / Oncology department at the hospital and certain patients get treatments that make them "radioactive" for a few hours. I felt it best to let my clinical colleagues know so they could help keep me safe by identifying situations I should avoid. I also gave my manager a letter of resignation and had to indicate the reason I am deciding to leave. I explained to him that I would like to be home with my family during this time and even after the birth of this baby. I have realized more than anything working in this department how important your loved ones are and how short life can be. Everyone here has been very supportive of my decision. I'm going to miss working, but I have to do what I feel is best for my family right now.

On the other hand, my parents and my husband's parents don't know yet. I told my sisters just because I am close to them, but I want to be able to tell my parents in person when I see them next month on vacation. My husband doesn't want anyone in his family to know just yet because I'm not that far along and he doesn't want to jinx the pregnancy. Typically in our culture, you wait about 3 months before sharing the news.

It is definitely hard hiding such a big secret from family. Everytime we have a gathering I feel like someone is going to ask me if I'm pregnant because I've gained so much weight. What's funny is a few days ago a family acquaintance actually asked me if I've lost weight. She commented I looked skinnier. Go figure!

I told my best friend. She knew we were trying and I texted her a picture of the positive pregnancy test! I also had to tell my dentist because she wanted to take x-rays. That is all for now. We are going to try to wait as long as we can. I don't know if I can keep it a secret much longer than the twelve week mark!

We're trying to make it as long as we can without telling anyone. It's fun to have a secret!

So far the only people who know are you lovely people and my chiro who also wanted to take xrays.

I just told my mom today over the phone. Couldn't wait until I see her in 2 weeks. Her answer was "I already knew you were."

Mother's intuition...

We pretty much told everyone the day we found out! I sort of regret it now, but we were just so excited we couldn't wait. The only people who don't know are my online friends/facebook friends/work.

Baby daddy just got laid off. Blerg. I don't want to tell anyone until he finds a new job!

So sorry to hear, Lady_Lamb. I hope he can find something soon.

I've told my parents, my mother in law, sister in law and a few friends that I know wouldn't make a loss a more difficult thing.

I'm kind of want to shout it from the rooftops, it's been a long time coming, but will hold off until 12 weeks.

I wondering if you ladies can help me out with how to tell my boss.

I just started with the company in June and once hired found out they hired me to not only do the work advertised in the job ad, but to take over the leadership duties one of the other gals was handling because she was going back to school. Not a huge deal, but it means I'm a bit more than just an individual contributor.

There's also a major project in planning stages right now that will launch in Q1 and go on for a few months which I'm expected to be a part of.

Because of this, I'm tempted to tell him now (8w) so he can prep, but hubby says to wait.

My boss is also based out on the west coast, so I'd have to do this by phone and I'm not quite sure how to handle that either.

Help! :flowerforyou:

Decisions, decisions....

I think by law you're supposed to give 4 weeks notice before maternity leave? I think...? Although most people can tell by that point regardless of whether or not they hear the news for themselves.

I plan on telling my boss (and her boss) after my yearly reivew in December. By that point, they've already made the decision whether i've gotten a raise or not, and the pregnancy won't affect thier decision. I'm still nervous as hell because my boss doesn't like me that much.

IndianMuslim, that was very sweet of them!! And bburg, sounds like a good idea. Your pregnancy shouldn't affect their decision, but I think we all know it unfortunately might.

As for me, a call or email just seem so impersonal, but I don't really have much of a choice as there are no plans for me to fly out west anytime soon.

Oh no!!!

My boyfriend told his best friend over the weekend. He hasn't told anyone yet, so I was kind of excited to hear his friend's reaction. He was happy for us, of course. Yay! I can't wait to spill the beans to everyone. A few more weeks...

lol, I had to tell the principal of my daughter's school last Friday.

I am an on call substitute for the school and was working on Friday. I threw up in the kid's bathroom (after I was already off my shift, but obviously didnt make it home first.) The principal wanted to know why I agreed to take a shift when I was sick. I said "well, last I checked morning sickness isn't contagious." (No worries, I didnt say it with attitude and I know her well enough to know she would find it funny.)
She made me promise I would tell her when I find out the sex.

I'm telling my parents on Christmas with this:

Now that I've kept it a secret for so long, I don't really want to tell anyone! I kind of like that nobody knows I am pregnant. I'll be about 15 and a half weeks when I share the news with our families. I guess I won't be able to keep it a secret too much longer anyway. Nervous!

Ahhhh! I love it!!!! :happy: