Pregnant and in a sorority

[barnard1897]

Just my thoughts--definitely check into what your national says about this and get the necessary official policy.

You said you were only about 8 weeks along, right? If so, maybe considering holding off on announcing it to everyone for a few more weeks, till you are for sure into 2nd trimester. Not to be a nervous nellie and I'm sure your pregnancy is healthy and fine, but even in the work world, women keep this kind of news under wraps until after 1st trimester--to know with better certainty the pregnancy will be ok (after the initial ultrasound and workup with the OB) and because, frankly, it's no one else's business at this point. Yes, your sorority's reputation could be affected to some degree by this getting out, and if you are someone who drinks. people will probably begin to wonder if you aren't drinking when you're going out, etc. Still, I do know of women who have told the world at 8 weeks, and then...something happens with the pregnancy and perhaps it would have been easier for everyone if the news had not been shared.

[barnard1897]

Oops-I re-read your post and saw that you were 8 weeks along at Christmas time. So, never mind--you're probably close to 12 weeks by now!! I hope your chapter and leaders are supportive of you!! They should be!