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September 2011 Moms
Hello. I've waited here for you. Everlong<3<br>
teachers
when do you plan on telling your principal/staff that you are preggo???
Hello. I've waited here for you. Everlong<3<br>
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I told my principal that I was pregnant this week. We are a very close-knit school and are all friends so I'm thinking my situation is very different than most (from what I've heard). I talked with her about our problems TTC because I had so many appointments over the last few months for b/w and appointments. She has been a support for me and has been so wonderful about letting me leave early (and not have to take 1/2 days off) throughout the whole process.
Only 2 close friends know at work, and both of them know because they've had to watch my kids when I have to pee or dry heave. I teach first grade, so the pregnancy symptoms can be a bit tricky at times!
I told my principal that I wanted to wait a little bit before the announcement is made to the entire staff. I'm thinking end of February. I'll be about 10 weeks. I know a lot of other ladies wait longer to tell, but we are such a close staff---I can't wait to share the news with them. Hopefully I can wait until then, I am having a hard time not blabbing!
Tell them when you feel comfortable and ready to. Everyone's situation is different.
Well, I already told my principal that I am pregnant. She was one of the first to know, other than DH of course. She's aware of my losses and since I don't miss school much (ever, really), I wanted her to know because she would have to be accomodating for all of my appts and b/w. Which she has been.
Now, if I were to tell her that I was spaghetti sauce, she would definitely give me the side eye and tell me to take a leave to rest my brain.
HELP! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! Do I tell my Principal or not?
My school board is accepting applications for Vice Principals by Feb.17, and I need my P's endorsement. This is something I've been striving for the past 3 years (getting all my qualifications). I want to get on the eligible to hire list and have the security knowing I have a promotion. If I do tell her, I'm afraid I'll get burnt, and she will not endorse me, b/c I'll be on mat.leave next year. However, I feel bad for not telling her, b/c I have been taking a lot of time off recently due to "medical reasons" (1-2days / week since returning from Christmas Break), and I'm sure that's been raising a few eyebrows. But I don't necessarily want to jump the gun, b/c I'm still in my 1st tri, and we all know anything can happen (God forbid)....My coworkers are all fabulous, and everyone is concerned about me, since I look and act like a zombie come lunch time. Thankfully I haven't been too bloated, and I even managed to wear a "skinny outfit" on Thursday (to dispell any rumors). However, my secretary (who doesn't let anything get by her) secretly asked me last week if I was preg. I lied to her and told her "no not yet" b/c I didn't want it broadcasted throughout the entire community (it's a small, tight-knit school community).
HELP! Suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I told my department and AP at 8 weeks - early, but as one of my CWs pointed out today, "who doesn't know - you've practically puked near everyone who works here!".
Basically I was missing a lot of work and having other teachers cover classes during the day to throw up. They were totally supportive - as expected.
Bahaha