Pregnancy part 1
Pregnancy part 2

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*Depending on circumstances, you may wish to confirm agreements from the meeting in writing afterwards. Include such details as changed responsibilities, duties or hours as well as anticipated leave arrangements. Ensure a copy of the memo/letter goes in your personnel file.
*If there are doubts or concerns, talk to your Doctor or midwife first so you know where you stand medically before needing to discuss this with your Boss.

Of course, some people find it easy to talk to their Boss, and want a different approach for fun!

The following list includes some fun ways of sharing your news …

* Have a coffee and tell him/her in a casual format
*Pull out building plans to determine where the crèche will fit or reorganise your work area to fit in a cot!
*Write a formal memo, using obscure wording to announce the news
*Fill in a leave application for 12 months leave in nine months' time and see how long it takes for him/her to register the times involved
*Let your Boss find you scribbling with crayons at your desk - then explain you're practising for your new role!
*Ask him/her little questions over a period of time until the penny drops (eg "do you prefer John or Tom?" "is lemon or lime a better neutral colour?" or "I'm thinking of learning to knit")
*If your boss is a parent, start asking lots of questions about when the kids did certain things, how they made decisions, where the baby was born, and so forth.
*You could ask "Do you want the good news {pregnant} or the bad news {I'm leaving} first?" and take it from there
*Set up a little chair beside your desk as "you're working for two now"
*Wear or place on your desk a Learner sign - although this may be less relevant if you already have a child at home!
*Send him/her a teddy bear from "someone looking forward to meeting Mummy's Boss in seven months"

By Tash Hughes of Word Constructions