I work at the regional office for a major insurance carrier and we have about 100 people in our office. The number of people definitely does not hinder the gossip bus. Once something gets out, it spreads like wildfire.
I really want to wait until I'm at least 12 weeks along but I think my belly is starting to betray me.
There are a handful of people who know already (mostly close friends and direct co-workers who shared in our IVF journey) but the majority of the office is completely clueless (or so I thought).
I decided to tell the remaining 2 people on my team on Friday. I was starting to notice some glances and stares.
One girl said she started noticing something last week.
So much for thinking I was doing a good job of hiding it.
I've been wearing maternity pants for about 2 weeks now but I've been trying to wear normal tops and it's getting harder and harder to cover the growing bulge.
I looked up some other belly pics of twins and some women are 20 weeks and hardly showing. I'm wondering if I'm going to have GIANT babies? (That's a story for another time but I'll just say there aren't any babies under 9 lbs on either side!)
I'm not even sure I can pull it off this week. I'm tempted to say "Screw it" and just start wearing what's comfortable. If that includes maternity tops, so be it.
At this point, if something were to happen, I'd be out of the office long enough for people to notice and they'd find out anyway. I guess.
This reminds me of jumping in a pool.
You get to the water's edge and it looks so refreshing.
Do you stick a toe in to test the water and do you jump right in?
6 comments:
It's true if something did happen, everyone at work would find out anyway. You are showing, I think its fine to share the news if you are ready! Best of everything to you and the babies. Just take one week (or day) at a time and you will get there!
Suzanne,
First, sorry I missed your birthday bash :o). I trust you had a blast, not to mention receiving the best gift ever. A very Happy Belated Birthday to you.
Do you have any empire waist blouse or dress that could be worn to work or perhaps those do not qualify as appropriate office attire.
Well, you look great, still glowing from last pic. It's great.
I wish you all the best.
Haven't guessed the babies gender(s) as yet, will give it a shot, but was waiting until about week 12 to make my definitive guess.
Wishing you all the best,
Anna
When I saw that picture, I was like, wow is that chick 6 months along? Hehe. I keed. But I do think your cat may get out of the bag long before you'd like to set it free. Still, I think that if you want to keep it on the down low, there are very creative ways to avoid the issue. I've thought long and hard about it.
For instance, if someone asks if you are pregnant, act very offended, mutter something about gaining a few pounds and leave in tears. :) Or, simply say, why would you ask such a thing?
Hehe. Ok, maybe those won't work, but it's worth a shot.
WOW, you may be able to hide it a little whiel longer, or you can just wait until people ask and they you can say yes i am. Wait to tell you boss at 12 weeks. If not, girl just tell them! you are excited and they will be too!
Good luck!
Suzanne -
I am so happy for you. This is the first time I have left a comment about your blog. I guess I am just a blog stalker. Anyway, reading your infertility blog has helped me deal with my own infertility issues and finally today I created a blog of my own. Thanks for sharing your story. Best wishes. www.infertilityinstability.blogspot.com
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