to be annoyed that work colleague is a big blabbermouth?

[amonkeycalledmalcolm]

Even though it's not general knowledge, I told a work colleague that I'm pregnant, as she was asking me to commit to something at the end of the year, and I didn't want to pretend that I would be and then pull out.

Colleague No.1 then told Colleague No.2, as she incorrectly assumed that that Colleague No.2 already knew. As soon as she realised what she'd done, Colleague No.1 came and apologised.

But, I've now found out that Colleague No.2 has told one of my clients. It's not the end of the world, as this particular client is lovely, but I'm still a bit pee'd off that people are being so indiscreet.

First, it's my news to tell. Second, I'm self-employed and work in a profession where you have to be on form all the time, so I might actually lose out on work if clients think I might be suffering from mummybrain. Third, I'd rather not have to explain to a client if something goes wrong.

My DH is fuming and says that I have to say something before Colleague No.2 tells anyone else. I know he's right, but I'm a bit of a wus when it comes to confrontation. WWYD?

YANBU to be annoyed.

But YABU to not want to tell your colleagues to keep quiet, if you want them to keep quiet.

Yeah, I do have to say something. I know. I'm just dreading it. I'll give her a ring in the morning.

BTW, I had told them that it wasn't public knowledge. They just both seem to have forgot.

Three people can only keep a secret if two of them are dead.

Stop telling things to people if you don't want them known.

At this point it's probably out of your control.

I think colleague 1 was brave to come to you, admit what she did and apologise but yes you need to tell colleague 2 that you would prefer it if noone else were told.

A secret is only a secret if you tell no one

So, do I have to kill them both?

Yes.

Ok, I've put that down on the agenda for tomorrow too.

Along with everyone they might have told.

I'm thinking this isn't the right ante-natal influence...

I'd best get started quickly, before it all spirals out of control.

I'll say nowt. Just blame it on an uncontrollable surge of hormones

Yes, start your rampage tonight before the list of people on your blacklist grows!

Seriously, YANBU. Call Colleague 2 in the morning.