Hiding Pregnancy at Work
Hide and Seek: The Best Ways to Cover Your Pregnancy Before You're Ready to Announce
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Can you keep a secret? Many expectant mamas-to-be do until they are ready to inform friends and family about their upcoming arrival. For those who work outside the home, the little game of hide and seek is a bit trickier as they spend countless hours at the office. Check out these tricks that an expectant woman can use to hide her pregnancy.
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Limit Web Browsing
Sure, searching the most adorable baby bedding and hottest baby names is more interesting than work but be aware of your surroundings. Is there a window or glass behind you that will reflect your screen to colleagues? If so, hold off on surfing the web until you are home!
Hide Morning Sickness
There are a ton of ways to hide your nausea, but laying in bed isn't possible at work. Consider becoming the office candy lady and put out a jar of sucking sweets that you can access. Stock your desk drawer with saltines and bottled water and wear motion-sickness bands under your shirt cuffs.
Explain Your Teetotaling
Office celebrations have a way of lending themselves to alcohol-infused events — especially around the holidays. You don't have to skip out on the fun, just have a ready excuse. Explain that you are on antibiotics that can't be combined with alcohol or that you have work to complete when you get home. Just be sure to use the same story for every colleague you encounter.
Defend Your Calendar
The early stages of pregnancy are often filled with doctor and lab appointments. Rather than make up an illness that colleagues may question,state that is something personal you'd rather not discuss. Yes, people may start talking, but it's better than actually telling them a lie.
Unbutton Your Pants
As the work day drags on, an expectant mama's pants can begin to feel snug. Use our lil rubber band trick to keep slacks secure until you move into maternity garb.
Hide Tired Eyes
Cover up dark circles with a good concealer and put on some blush. It will brighten up your face and hide that tired look.
Cover Up Your Assets
A step-up in cup size is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. Steer clear of v-neck tops and cover up your newest asset with a light scarf ($395) that is not only stylish, but practical.
