Role Reboot

I’m Pregnant. So Why Can’t I Tell You?

When a woman conceals the first trimester of pregnancy, who is she trying to protect? These days when I leave the house, I take the refrigerator with me. For a three-hour-long journey, I pack two peanut butter sandwiches, two yogurts, an apple, two oranges, crackers, water, and ginger ale. For a shorter trip — to the bank, […]

Is It Time To End The Three-Month ‘Don’t Tell’ Pregnancy Rule?

Do we really shroud something so joyous (and potentially heartbreaking) in secrecy because…it might be awkward? You’re idly scanning your Facebook feed, past photos of organic seedlings and Andalusian beer, when suddenly a black-and-white splotch claims top spot. Your first thought: Christ on a stick! My friend is pregnant with an out of focus baby! Your second:How […]