I planned on telling people next week, but confidentially shared the news over lunch with a female partner (I am beginning my fourth year as an associate on partner track) and her concern was my timing in terms of telling the guys/powers that be about the pregnancy. I have made it through the 1st trimester without anyone noticing my being drag-ass tired and have somehow kept up respectable billable hours in the meantime. Wondering what the readers think about the timing of telling your firm you are pregnant. I'm going to be busy.How (and when) do you tell your boss you're pregnant? What should you factor into consideration? I've had three different Corporette readers write to me with a question along these lines, so now seems like a great time to discuss this. All those planning a wedding, shower, or birthday party: please don't schedule anything around.How can something the size of a lime cause me to feel so tired?.Does anyone else see that stork flying around?.I wanted to ride the roller coaster at the amusement park today, but I was told I couldn't if I had a heart condition, back problems, or am pregnant.This mommy is going to get an awesome "birth" day present! (great for a baby due around your birthday!).Uh oh, I have the Egyptian flu, and there's no chance of recovering! (Hint: think Mummy).How do you keep your pants buttoned when your belly grows?.Post a picture with the ultrasound picture and write "Coming in !".I need a peanut butter and pickle sandwich, STAT!.I need to get all the sleep I can now before I never get to sleep again!.Put pink and blue helium-filled balloons in a box and have someone open them as a present.Write a poem about a baby or an acrostic poem using the words pregnancy, pregnant, or baby.Go to Build-a-Bear or find a stuffed animal that you can dress up like a baby with a little shirt, bib, or a pacifier.Make or buy a shirt that says, "Baby on board".Make or buy big brother or big sister t-shirts and have the kids wear them.Send out invitations for your baby's "birthday".Give a card that says, "Happy Birthday, !".Set a table or decorate a room in pinks and blues.Have the kids tell the news by announcing their status as a big brother or big sister.Use a baby bottle with flowers as a centerpiece.Make a CD with songs that include "baby" in the title.Serve a meal with all baby foods: baby carrots, baby back ribs, baby corn, peas in the pod, baby spinach, fruit salad in a baby carriage, etc.Put a bun in your oven and ask someone to go check what's cooking in there.When you're getting ready to eat a meal, slip on a baby bib.Slip names like grandma, grandpa, aunt, or uncle' into the conversation to see if your family picks up on it.If you're looking for a fun way to announce your pregnancy, here are some ideas to get you started: There are so many ways to announce the arrival of a baby to everyone else, ranging from just a basic, "Hey, we're pregnant!" to an all-out surprise extravaganza. ThePracticalMommy Creative Ways to Tell Friends and Family You're Expecting Have your son wear a I'm a Big Brother t-shirt to announce your pregnancy!
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