Joined a new long term project that will go live in December, and I’m due then as well. I have not told them I am expecting, and would prefer not to until after the 18 week anatomy scan. Worried about what they will think when I told them long term is fine. Thoughts?

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They will all understand and won't think anything bad about it. And if they do, it's on them and not you. If you are comfortable only sharing at week 18, do it only then. Gives ample time for them to search for replacement when you are out on leave. Congratulations and don't worry about it!

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Plus, it goes live when you are due, meaning they will still know months in advance and will have time to change the team and communicate to client. And congrats!!

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You’re fine. Don’t worry about it. Project will go on. Have your baby in peace.

Note I had one male colleague who didn’t tell us his wife was having a baby because she was due when the project was suppose to end but the project go live was extended. Well baby came and we didn’t have a backup plan right away for him. You’ll give them plenty of notice. At 18-20 weeks when you’re ready to tell them.

I had 3 client final deliverables due the week I was due. I told them at ~24 weeks. I gave birth 3 weeks early. You can’t predict what will happen..so go get that utilization!

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