Should I tell work?

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I'm so tired and fatigued and I'm only 5 weeks. I don't know if I should call in sick or just tell them. What should I do? I would prefer to keep the pregnancy private for as long as possible though..

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Dont tell them. Suck it up and go to work

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I was crazy fatigued until about 15 weeks. I remember going into my coworkers office crying because I was nauseous and exhausted. I did tell my boss only because rumors started going around that I was unhappy at work and wanting to quit! Everyone could see I was miserable I guess, as much as I tried to hide it. But you cant call out sick for 10 weeks, nor can they do anything about that. For that reason, I say unfortunately just suck it up and do your best. You wont faint in front of the kids, if you do then deal with it then.

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I would tell you manager only as they can most likely help you find accommodations. Also, talk to your doctor about nausea meds, but until then 2 things that help me is peppermint essential oils (roll on or in a diffuser) and an ice pack, but at work the fever cooling patches work well, and at work you can put it on the back of your neck instead of your forehead so it’s less noticeable. You can also take the non drowsy motion sickness medicine, and look for sea bands, there basically acupressure bracelets that relieve nausea without medications. 
Hope these tips help

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It depends where you are located. For example in the uk, from the moment you tell them you are pregnant, you are then protected from that day. Whether discrimination, redundancy, job changes etc. 
Also, any employment should have a health and safety regulation. So the earlier they know, then they can ensure you're supported.

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2 things here. just call out sick, you don’t owe an explanation on why. Or deal with it and go to work. It’s part of pregnancy so you gotta get used to it.

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Tell them. They need to know why you’re not performing as normal. You also can’t call out sick for the whole first trimester or further so it’s better to just inform them. I told my boss I was pregnant both times the day after my positive test.

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Only you can tell if you’re well enough to go into work or not….for this pregnancy i powered through to 8/9 weeks then took a couple of days off due to feeling really nauseas, tired and working on a high stress environment(like you do). I think if you told your boss it might be helpful as they might be supportive (let you take longer breaks or start later/finish earlier) and I’d imagine they’d have to keep it confidential. It is bloody hard to carry on when feel so crap so try and take it as easy as possible and lots of rest when you can x

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I feel you! It’s so hard!! I’m 9 weeks and have been exhausted since week 5 too. Even on my WFH days it’s a struggle. Just sucking it up hoping it gets better soon unfortunately :(

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Thanks everyone.. I thought it becomes less tiring eventually?

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