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« on: 06 August 2002, 15:14:00 pm » |
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I just found out i'm pregnant, my husband is away on a business trip and will be back after 8 days, how should i tell him the great news thru email, SMS or wait til he comes home? Any idea on how to surprise him? Thanks.
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« on: 06 August 2002, 15:14:00 pm » |
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WAHM
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« Reply #1 on: 06 August 2002, 17:00:00 pm » |
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Mu hubby was also on a bus trip when I found out. it was very hard to wait til he got back ! But I am SO glad I did as it was just great to see his face. I bought a pair of baby bootees and put them in a box with tissue paper. I gave him the box as a "gift" and he guessed instantly when he opened it. Just in case he didn't guess I also included a note saying"congratulations you're going to be a daddy'. Much nicer than SMS I feel !
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« Reply #2 on: 06 August 2002, 17:17:00 pm » |
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WAHM is right. Do it face to face so you will always have the memory. Putting a baby related item in a gift box is good. When I told my Dh about this one, I left 2 test sticks on the counter in the bathroom & asked him to grab something for me that I knew wasn't there so he would really be looking. He DID NOT see them!!!  Or maybe he just didn't believe his eyes as we'd only been trying for 2 weeks.  Congratulations! |
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No matter what happens or what you say, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously.
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Dr Cheat
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« Reply #3 on: 07 August 2002, 9:56:00 am » |
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If he's been away for more than a few months (and obviously he is not the father), I would not say it and go for abortion asap.
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« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2002, 11:09:00 am » |
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Hey, my wife sent me an email. Best email I ever got.
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« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2002, 12:11:00 pm » |
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Ah, thanks for that Dr Cheat....about as useful as a one-legged man in a bum kicking contest...Apple Pie, wait till he gets back, and best of luck to you both.....
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« Reply #6 on: 07 August 2002, 14:29:00 pm » |
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Definitely wait - you'll never forget the look on his face! I gave my hubby a book called "how to pamper your pregnant wife" - the look was priceless!! Congrats!!!
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« Reply #7 on: 07 August 2002, 21:11:00 pm » |
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Nice one Mcfly - I like it!!! Apple Pie - I reckon you should wait until you see him. I told my hubby about our second one over the phone, but we're not particularly romantic......so if you are, then face to face is best. |
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« Reply #8 on: 08 August 2002, 15:49:00 pm » |
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Well, I think maybe you should tell him over the phone, because if the situation was reversed and he had some exciting news and didn't tell you straight away, maybe you would feel left out? Not sure- I guess it depends on your personalities. Congratulations anyway!
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« Reply #9 on: 13 August 2002, 21:51:00 pm » |
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If its planned tell him face to face....mine wasnt and the response I received was not lets say the best!!!
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« Reply #10 on: 14 August 2002, 10:27:00 am » |
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My wife did the pee test while I was around at home and we both watched the colour change.. very exciting and the official beginning of our journey to parenthood. I recommend you do it face to face, but mention it in passing almost, eg. 'are we planning anything on xxx of xx month. You might want to keep it free as we're having a wee'un'. We told a couple of friends in a similar style with great effect. If you say ' I have an annoucement', the surprise is blown. Congratulations apple pie ! [This message has been edited by heartlander (edited 14-08-2002).] |
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« Reply #11 on: 14 August 2002, 17:47:00 pm » |
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Sorry to be so negative here, but this is a story I once heard. Wife discovers she's pregnant - husband was away on a business trip. Wife decided to surprise her husband when he got home. Husband never made it home due to a tragic accident..... I'm really sorry - I'm not trying to upset you and this was a one off I'm sure. It taught me a lesson though. We were together when I did the test for our first child, but I called him at work to tell him about our second one. |
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« Reply #12 on: 14 August 2002, 22:04:00 pm » |
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Well did you tell him ?
How de he react?
Is he back now?
Sorry to be nosey but i was judt curious and I hoped it all worked out well
Good luck with everything
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« Reply #13 on: 15 August 2002, 10:18:00 am » |
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We did both tests together and it was great to see the colour change! Unforgettable. My wife kept both tubes as a "souvenir" in her bed side table. One day, a couple of years later, our son got to them and DRANK his own test! Hilarious. Did not give any side effects.... we think.... Anyway, you husband must be home now, how did it go? |
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« Reply #14 on: 16 August 2002, 19:01:00 pm » |
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Hmmm... I know I took the news roughly  My wife still pesters me for being such an insensitive bastard when she broke the news to me. Back then it seemed unreal to me - we've been trying for more than 6 months, and then we moved to Singapore and had wild parties and both indulged in smoking and drinking and all sorts of wild fun... and then two weeks after teh move - BOOM. What a bummer But I got over it and I must admit that being a dad is one of the most pleasurable experiences (so far, LOL!) I've ever had! |
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