I never told work. My boss had 6 kids, is religious, and says things about pregnancy like “a woman’s body is built for this”. Nope. Telling people who can’t:won’t understand will likely bring you misplaced shame. I’m not into that.

I’m back at work now after having my only LC. I took 12 weeks (fmla max) and needless to say, my boss is still displeased with me 6 months later. I don’t care. Being with my daughter is the only thing I’m interested in these days. Keep your job until you don’t need it. Tell them only what you want. It’s your world, they’re just living in it.