tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post3869553300786754495..comments2024-02-25T01:22:11.384-05:00Comments on Compromised Fertility: Occupational HazardsLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622876789284884234noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-28984065753455090602013-04-10T07:03:14.479-04:002013-04-10T07:03:14.479-04:00I would tell your boss and families...it will make...I would tell your boss and families...it will make life easier in general. But I totally get the post-infertility paranoia/feeling superstitious! Btw-second trimester starts at either 13 weeks 2 days, or 13 weeks 3 days....pretty silly number!~*Amanda~*https://www.blogger.com/profile/16150139744463748092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-45373525624557120062013-04-08T16:24:10.382-04:002013-04-08T16:24:10.382-04:00Wow, that's so hard! I would second the idea o...Wow, that's so hard! I would second the idea of telling your boss before the families. Thinking of you!dspencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028178955338687090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-61443990394168924092013-04-08T13:10:30.903-04:002013-04-08T13:10:30.903-04:00Hmm, we all know that second hand smoke is bad for...Hmm, we all know that second hand smoke is bad for children and pregnant women, but unfortunately not everyone cares. I understand your hesitation about talking to the family directly. Would they be unfriendly or hostile about the request to not smoke while you are there? Maybe go to your boss first, even if you planned to wait until 14-16 weeks to disclose your pregnancy. I don't think it is an unreasonable concern at all!<br /><br />I always considered 12 weeks a milestone until I found out that most providers count the second trimester at 14 weeks.jill's infertility documenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289851786334836156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-46269086496834535042013-04-08T12:06:36.313-04:002013-04-08T12:06:36.313-04:00That is such a hard situation you are in. I hope t...That is such a hard situation you are in. I hope that you are able to make adjustments to your job that will keep you and babies healthy and safe.Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-37541223845247070592013-04-08T08:13:06.470-04:002013-04-08T08:13:06.470-04:00Ohhh how I dislike smoke and the lingering smell i...Ohhh how I dislike smoke and the lingering smell it leaves on your clothing. I don't think it would be bad at all to request meeting somewhere else. I always thought that 13 weeks was the 2nd trimester, but what do I know! Lol I would have a hard time telling people too, when it hardly feels real. But guess what Liz? It is reall!! You have 2 beautiful babies growing inside you right now! Wahoo!!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-23485187986383852272013-04-08T08:00:56.508-04:002013-04-08T08:00:56.508-04:00I'm considering 13w3d as the start of the seco...I'm considering 13w3d as the start of the second tri, since that's 40/3. I would still feel like a fraud telling casual acquaintances that I'm pregnant, even though I'm less than a week away from being done with the first trimester. I think a big part of it is that I'm not showing at all (I've only got one in there, so it makes sense that you're growing faster), but it also just feels new still -- and unreal. I told my friend the other day that another 27 weeks hardly seems like enough time to come to terms with being a pregnant woman (but that I'll eat those words towards the end, I'm sure). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-57020003559256805072013-04-07T22:15:43.358-04:002013-04-07T22:15:43.358-04:00It's hard to know the appropriate time to tell...It's hard to know the appropriate time to tell people after all we've gone through. I would say the second trimester starts at the beginning of 13 weeks. At least that is what I considered it. I think I told close friends at 14 weeks and work at 16 weeks. You need to do what is right for your situation. There is no rush, but it may make you feel better for them to know.ADSchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972164121690415796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997674901661163175.post-51843622020489813232013-04-07T21:54:29.151-04:002013-04-07T21:54:29.151-04:00Wow this is a tough question and one that I never ...Wow this is a tough question and one that I never really thought of before. I think if I were in your situation I would probably explain that since I am pregnant I would prefer to meet the boys somewhere else since the smoke bothers you. I hope the clients would understand, but even if they don't you have to do what is best for you and the babies :) I think you should tell you Mom on Skype, I am sure she will be thrilled! I bet once you start telling people its going to be so awesome! Gypsy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026496787029080243noreply@blogger.com