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Totally get this. I usually responded with something like “Thanks for checking in, I’m doing better and easing back in,” and changed the subject. You don’t owe anyone the full story until you’re ready.
"The thing is… I’m not ready to share that I’m pregnant yet." You have no obligation to. You don't owe anyone anything more than a simple "thanks, I'm feeling so much better now". I think most people will have enough tact to know not to press beyond that - your absence is no one else's business.
I do work with a couple of people that ask way too many questions about everything, I always have to be firm with them. You don’t have to be mean, but also being kind of wishy washy with answers usually invites more questions in. Do whatever you want to and whatever your company has policies on when it comes to planning leave and the like.
I would typically just flat out say that I was doing well but I'm not ready to discuss at the moment. The problem with that is, I feel that makes people even more curious and all around it pry. I would just keep it light and say that I wasn't feeling well and needed some time away. Either way, don't feel the need to over share.