Just got PPR! Should I tell them I'm pregnant now? + a few more questions

[Lady_Ashka]

So, just got PPR - I'm Polish (so visa exempt), yay!

I also got instructions what to do now:
1. Send them a copy of my passport (is a regular photocopy ok, or is a colour copy expected?) (1) - Do I also need to attach photocopies of stamps in the passport? It says "Please submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport" and I'm not sure what an 'amendment' is? Also, seen as how they don't mention it, I am assuming I don't need to submit a photopcy of my work permit, American Visa (which is in my old passport), etc?
2. Send them two current PR photos
3. Send them a copy of the letter they sent me (email, really) plus info on any changes. Now, one of the points says "Change in family composition, for example due to adoption or birth of a child, including a child born to your accompanying dependent child" - I am 13 weeks pregnant, and I asked here before if I have to inform them of my pregnancy, got the answer that I don't have to as the baby isn't born yet, and it seems from this point above that I don't have to let them know now either as the baby isn't born yet (he's due in September), but I am wondering if it would be a bad thing if I attached just a short note form us (and maybe our OB?) simply informing them that I am pregnant? It's just that I am worried if I don't tell them, what if there's a problem later? The baby's father is Canadian, so I guess there will be no issue with the baby's citizenship.
4. And finally - they said that if I have an address in Canada (which I do), I can send the passport copy and photos to Ottawa via Xpresspost, adding a self-addressed envelope (so that they can mail COPR to me in it) - but it mentions I need to "purchase a Canada Post shipping label on line at:
http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/tools/cst/intro-e.asp" - what's that? do I need that? Is tracking not offered upon purchase of the envelope?
5. How long does it normally take to get COPR from Ottawa? I will be going for a short trip to the US at the end of March so thought maybe if I'm lucky I could land on the way back, if the COPR came before March 29th...

 

[CDNPR2014]

1. send a copy of the bio page of your passport. you do not need to include copies of pages with visa stamps. an amendment is specific to when your personal information in your passport changes, i believe, so it's n/a to you.

3. there's no reason to tell them you are pregnant. your file has been approved, and the baby isn't born yet, so it does not require sponsorship for permanent residency. a letter certainly is not needed at this stage. it will not matter to them you are pregnant.

4. buy a prepaid envelop at a canada post location. you do not need to purchase it online. the link is included for your convenience.

5. people have been getting their approval papers back within 2 weeks from ottawa. it can take anywhere from 1-4 weeks.

 

[Lady_Ashka]

1. send a copy of the bio page of your passport. you do not need to include copies of pages with visa stamps. an amendment is specific to when your personal information in your passport changes, i believe, so it's n/a to you.

3. there's no reason to tell them you are pregnant. your file has been approved, and the baby isn't born yet, so it does not require sponsorship for permanent residency. a letter certainly is not needed at this stage. it will not matter to them you are pregnant.

4. buy a prepaid envelop at a canada post location. you do not need to purchase it online. the link is included for your convenience.

5. people have been getting their approval papers back within 2 weeks from ottawa. it can take anywhere from 1-4 weeks.

thanks so much CDNPR2014! Looks like all is clear now, so off I go to have the photos taken, and to the post office, then!

All best, and thanks so much for your help throughout my stay on this forum, by the way Much, much appreciated!