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Symptoms Are "Blowing My Cover"

tmmiller13tmmiller13 member
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My husband and I are expecting our first child in March. It's been difficult to keep the secret, as I know it is for many, but we've been doing a pretty good job. However, my first trimester symptoms have kicked up a notch now that I'm in week 6. The thing that's the biggest pain is morning sickness (or all day sickness/nausea). I'm lucky because I'm a teacher so I haven't had to go into work or be around my coworkers. However, summer school is going to start back up on Mon. (July 29) and I'm worried about getting through the mornings. I've found different techniques and cures that work off and on, depending on the day, but most of the time I feel "flu-ish" and nauseated. I'm worried that other staff members are going to catch on with what's happening. Especially with how much I need to go to the bathroom! Everyone has been asking me when my husband and I were going to start trying. I suppose that's a natural question after two years of marriage. So I feel like everyone is going to be suspicious and making assumptions. This doesn't really bother me, I'm just not ready to tell yet since it's so early (6w 3d) and I would hate for something to happen and then have to explain to everyone when school starts. Any suggestions on how to hide my symptoms better or handle interrogations/questions? Thanks! 
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Re: Symptoms Are "Blowing My Cover"

  • mjbabymjbaby member
    If people ask what's up, just say, "I'm not feeling well."  If they pry further and ask if you're pregnant, and your comfortable telling them, say, "Yes I am (yay!) but it's early, so please don't say anything to anyone else - I want to tell everyone personally. I'm sure you understand."
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  • kennazebrowskykennazebrowsky member
    Yeah I agree with PP. My last pregnancy I did not tell anyone right away, but I was not trying to hide it either. If I was asked I said yes I am pregnant. I don't think it is that big of a deal and actually only 2 people even asked me at the time, and it was towards when I began to show.

    This time we told pretty much right away. I do not see a reason in trying to hide it. They are going to find out eventually, and if something were to happen I wanted to be able to have a legit honest answer. God forbid if something terrible happened to me - my work profession not knowing I was pregnant would not change anything. In all actuality them knowing would be easier because they would be able to provide a safer work environment or more support.


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