Hi everyone,
Some advise would be very much appreciated.
I have only just found out I'm pregnant with DC2. I'm delighted but already feel woozy and nauseous. Had a difficult first trimester with DC1 but I was furloughed from work then.
Not long after I told work about the pregnancy I was put on redundancy notice but was able to block it due to pregnancy discrimination.
Relations with management since I returned part-time have been cordial, and I've put in a good performance. Things were a bit rocky at the beginning though. I am expecting my performance to drop significantly with first-trimester sickness (I am in an industry where output is very measurable).
Should I tell work 'early'? This might protect me from being put under pressure while I'm sick (we are all under pressure, pep talks daily) however I'm also conscious that they will mentally consider me 'out of the game' and be looking for my replacement. They may even pull another redundancy and not mess up this time.
I know I'll have to tell them eventually and that it can offer some protection. Does anyone have any advise? Half of me wants to carry on as normal but I'm also terrified of backlash if my performance drops.
I not sure I want them knowing I'm trying for DC2 if I have a miscarriage either.
Such a tricky one!