I'm newly pregnant (8 weeks) and debating on when and how to tell work. I know I'll tell my manager directly, probably after 12 weeks, but without being in the office, is it unusual/awkward/weird to "announce" it on Zoom?

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Wait as long as you can. I was in person and told at 20 weeks. There is no need for more than a few months notice and a lot to fear from too much notice.

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WOW but not surprising. Appreciate you sharing

I would also wait as long as possible especially if you are remote!

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Commenting to follow. Same boat and congrats!!

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Congrats to you as well!

I told my manager I was pregnant with my first around 8 weeks, now 16 weeks with my second and waiting until my 20 week ultrasound. Your call completely but wait until you are comfortable. Congrats on the baby!

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First, huge congrats! So exciting. I’ve had 3 department members share their news with me over the past year. Each choosing a different time - 12, 16 and 20. I know it wasn’t awkward for me and I hope it wasn’t awkward for them. Share your news when you feel ready to!

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I had one tell me at 9 weeks...which is way too early. And awkward to have to talk about it for so long. But I’m a misanthrope, so maybe just me.

I'd planned to wait til it was obvious, but wound up telling my boss at 12 weeks because morning sickness (quite the misnomer) turned me into a big nauseous barf bag and I needed a little leeway. I wish I'd had the Zoom-afforded luxury of waiting til I was 6+ months!

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Congrats! Similar boat here and planning to wait until ~16 weeks.

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