Advice on how to tell employer about pregnancy- only been at job a few weeks

[knittingmama]

I need some advice about telling my boss about my pregnancy- in a rather awkward situation!

I have a meeting with my boss this week to review my two week induction period. I started at this job just before xmas, and also had a pre-booked holiday which I've just returned from... so, although I started a month ago I have only physically been in the office for about 2 weeks. The period between applying for the job and interviewing was nearly a month and a half. (Applied in Sept) Then, I waited another month and a half to start. In that time, I learned I was pregnant.

Boss is quite nice, seems very understanding, has a child of her own. Am worried about a couple of important projects whose deadlines will fall during my maternity leave- and for which I was hired to contribute to. I can't put off telling her any longer, as I'm almost 16 weeks now and it is getting quite obvious.

Any advice on what to say to my boss? How much detail should I give her about the circumstances? i.e. Should I say 'I found out 2 weeks after accepting the job' or something along those lines? Is a very apologetic attitude wise, or should I not go down that route? Should I just say I am due in July and hope she doesn't ask how many months preg I am (doesn't sound so bad?)...?

Well presumably if you tell her when you are due she will be able to work out how many months pregnant you are....

Don't put it off any more. Just tell her. Say you understand that the timing isn't ideal but would like to work with her to ensure you are able to contribute as much as possible to these projects prior to your maternity leave starting and to ensure a smooth transition and handover. Take the initiative now for making the process as easy and problem-free as possible, and to speed up your own contribution as much as possible as well.

I don't think you need to tell her when you found out, that's none of her business and not important or relevant. What is important is that you reassure her that you are committed to your role and to these projects, and to making your contribution.

Thanks, flowery, I took your advice and didn't say anything about when I found out, etc. I just told her I was pregnant and due in July. She was actually very nice about it- I expected a far worse reaction. Thanks again!

Excellent!