I'm having a baby!!!

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My husband and I just found out we are expecting our first baby! I am still very early (4 weeks along). Here's my situation/question:

In my policies I have written that I will provide parents with a list of days that I will be taking off for the school year by the beginning of the school year. So I need to provide that list by September 2nd. The reason that I do this is because I take 10 days of paid vacation per year, not including holidays, so I just like to give them plenty of time to plan for these days. Needless to say, I plan on using my 10 days of vacation for my maternity leave in April.

I'm still so early, that I don't feel comfortable announcing my pregnancy quite yet (at least not until after my first appointment in late September). Do I just not include those days off on my list that I'm giving out to parents on September 2? Is it really a big deal to just add them in later?

... I don't know why I'm so worried about upsetting families!

[CedarCreek]

Since you aren't comfortable announcing yet, I would just add them in later. The parents will understand!

And CONGRATULATIONS!!! happyface happyface

[Blackcat31]

I agree with Cedar... tell then when you HAVE to tell them. Lots could happen between now and then. Don't stress about it now.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

[jenboo]

Yay!!!!! Congrats!
I agree, don't worry about telling them yet

[hope]

Congratulations! You can always tell them you plan on taking your 10 vacation days in the month of.....whatever month your due date is. Tell them you are not quite sure of the exact dates yet. Then in a few months you can let them know you are expecting. If they press for exact dates tell them it is a private family issue that needs to be dealt with and you will be taking all 10 days at once and will keep them updated as you know more. They should be understanding.

[TheGoodLife]

Woo hoo, congratulations! I found out early June I was pregnant and struggled with when/how to tell families (I only had 1 at the time, just signed 2 more last month). I actually haven't yet- I am waiting for my next appt in a week. I felt bad Interviewing and not disclosing it, but I was so early on and hadn't told friends yet (still haven't told everyone). I figure if anyone has a big problem with it they can term and I'd let them go early, worst case. Can't see it happening, but you never know.

Anyway, don't stress- not sure if this is your first or not, but you can't prepare when it comes to dates and timing, so just relax and enjoy your "secret" for now- you couldn't give those dates for certain if you tried so don't worry- and if any parents are upset about that, they don't deserve you!

Congratulations again, and hoping for an easy, smooth pregnancy! :hug:

[midaycare]

Congrats! happyface:hug:

I wouldn't tell them yet. Heck, sometimes it takes people a few months to figure out they are pregnant! There is no guarantee you would have known by the beginning of the school year (although you do).

I think parents will assume you found out after that date when you tell them.

[Unregistered]

True! I didn't think about that. Thank you!!

[Unregistered]

Thank you everyone!! We are very excited!!

[Shell]

Congrats!!! Don't worry about them, yet. I was induced with both of my kids at 41 weeks, and you better believe I had parents bringing their kids until the very last second! I did my best to notify everyone of the plan, but you just never know when the baby will come, so you can only do your best with an estimate. Relax, and enjoy this exciting time!

[spud912]

Congratulations! happyfacehappyface

[Baby Beluga]

congratulations!!

[CraftyMom]

Yayyy!!!!happyface

I would do as someone else mentioned and just say you will be taking vacation days around April, exact dates to be determined.

[cheerfuldom]

Congrats! I personally would not say a thing until I have to, even three or four months if you go without showing for that long. Dont let your contract hold you hostage!

[SilverSabre25]

congratulations!