Ladies, I need some more advice: I spoke with my boss today and I got my promotion!! The only problem is that the reason they created the position is because my other boss is pregnant and going on leave in mid-July. Now I got the other position and I'm 6 weeks pregnant. What should I do? I've already accepted the position. I didn't intend to tell my work no matter what until I'm 12 weeks along, but what do I tell them then? That we were trying and that I didn't know when I applied and when I had my first interview, but that I knew at the second but didn't want to say anything because of my miscarriage? I know that my boss will be supportive outwardly, but I'm worried that she's going to be upset inwardly that I didn't tell her earlier. I'm so nervous and I'm worrying about this like crazy!
Sarah: I would do what your gut tells you to! I was in a similar situation with my first pregnancy. I had just started a new position (in the same company) and found out I was pregnant shortly after. I was in an entirely new department, which meant new people, new boss, etc. My boss was a lady that was never married or ever had kids, so at first I felt a bit awkward. I ended up waiting to tell them until I was 13 weeks. For me, I felt as if that was the best decision for a few reasons:
1) I was able to show them quickly that they picked the right person for the job through my work ethic and willingness to get things done, without them having in the back of their heads that I was pregnant. I didn't want them to use that against me, which now I know they never would have.
2) Waiting until I felt more comfortable was a safety net for me. I had some crazy bleeding in my initial weeks of being pregnant and I honestly had no clue what would happen. It would have been heartbreaking to tell everyone I was pregnant, then have to retract that if something went wrong
3) My gut was telling me to wait. This was hard to figure out because the logical side of me was saying one thing, but deep down inside it was telling me to wait.
If you were in your boss' position, what would you want them to do? Bottom line - listen to what your gut and heart are telling you and go that route. It's never wrong! You were obviously given the promotion because they know you can handle the job...pregnant or not. They have confidence in you to get the job done well, so I think regardless of whether you tell them now or later you will be in good hands. Keep your head up and try not to let it stress you out. You've got a precious little life inside of you so do what you feel will be best for yourself. Good luck!!