I started a new job two weeks ago. I had no intention of telling them I'm pregnant until 12+ weeks. However, I'm a hot mess right now. I'm in the bathroom every hour, I yawn consistently from 11am until 5pm, my eyes are at half mast 75% of the time. And I have to hold back burps all the time. Today and last week, I missed deadlines for something stupid and easy. I'm often shorter with people than I mean to be. I don't know that I'm making the best first impression. If I'd been here for a few months or years, I'm sure they would notice a change in my demeanor, attention to detail, etc. As it is, they're probably like, Jesus, woman, get some sleep! I'm debating telling my boss early, just so maybe there would be some understanding, but she's a single woman, a bit of a party girl, and has told me already she doesn't think she'll ever have kids. I worry she won't "get it". Any tips for keeping my energy up without the excessive caffeine intake which would normally be my fallback? It's definitely not the kind of job where I can just coast through the next few weeks and hope to feel 100% when I hit second tri... Whine over.
I wouldn't tell yet either. Power through, get lots of rest, and eat really well - that helped me feel better and have more energy during the first tri.
Post by everafter07 on Aug 15, 2012 11:31:35 GMT -5
I WOULD tell. There's a much greater chance of being written up or fired based on attitude/missed deadlines because they think you can't handle the job versus you telling them you're PG.
Edit: I don't usually support playing the PG card, but if you really feel it's affecting your new job and the first impressions you're making, I'd tell.
I really didn't think it would impact me so much, but I'm definitely noticing a difference. I just don't have the same patience I usually do, and being so tired makes it hard to focus. I don't think I'm going to get fired - overall, things are going okay - but the little missed items, the tired appearance, they don't really give a great first impression, you know? I'm just not myself.
Unless any of your coworkers have said something to you, or your boss has addressed your behavior, I wouldn't say anything yet. It's still pretty early.
GL with finding energy, though. I'm almost 5 weeks and totally exhausted! Drinking a lot of water seems to help somewhat, but then I'm also dealing with more bathroom trips