How did you work colleagues react?

Question

Just wondering, for those who have told their employers they're expecting, what response you've had from colleagues?
I'm 23 weeks and told my employers about 2 months ago and they were great, seemed very happy for me but today I was talking to my line manager about my rights etc when I'm off (we don't get SMP so I'm claiming maternity allowance but I'm still entitled to accrue holidays) and she started going on about how ridiculous it is that they're paying for me to have a baby when she's worked all her adult life (like I have) and chosen not to have kids etc.
I didn't want an argument so I just said I have every intention of claiming what I'm entitled to.
To be honest I'm not to concerned about not getting those things, the company will honour it I'm sure, guess I'm just kind of hurt as we get on quite well and it sort of came out of no where :(

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You should tell her, "Tough shit! You didn't want children, suck it up Princess!"
Lol, in an ideal world you would. She sounds bitter and unhappy to me

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My line manager (a single guy without kids) has helped me calculate my maternity leave so it's affordable and long enough to get baby into a routine/enough bonding. Also so that I can use my holidays to have a phased return. My team have even arranged all my overtime so it lands over my "maternity pay calculation period" so I get maximum maternity pay. They think I'm a hard worker and deserve time off with my baby-but have said "please make sure you do come back". It's nice to feel valued & looked after.

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Mine have been amazing. I'm mid management level and my team have been wonderful, as have senior managers above me. It makes the whole thing a lot easier! I've had a few friends who've had awful experiences with their employers and colleagues.

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We've just done code of conduct refresher at my place and that's a seen as bullying you know! That's a bit mean that she had to say that .. It was her choice not to have kids the same as you chose that's just how it works ... Don't worry your self about anything . It's nothing she can or will change end of

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Sounds like someone's biological clock is tick ticking away and she is getting a bit sour with it as well. I havnt experienced this personally sorry but I would defiantly have said to keep her nose out in the nicest way possiable lol

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Ugh! Title should say 'your colleagues' not you! Hate it when that happens lol.

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