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Scout05 · December 2009

I told him with a onsie the first time. We were so happy and stupid back then. Had to pack that away in a memory box.

Told him by surprising him with a camera and stick the second time. Was scared but thought "it won't happen again." Had to delete that video.

Stood there crying and saying "please don't let us lose this one, please don't let it happen again" the third time.

I can't believe I have told my wonderful husband we are having a baby three times, seen that happiness in his eyes three farking times, only to see heartbreak later.

I'm not telling him until we send the kid to college. I just can't stand to do it to him again.

Sorry, what a crappy response to your post.

Jewlz018 · December 2009

gymnst1013:
MrsSummitCounty:

I think it depends on the relationship. Some people make a big deal out of anniversaries and Valentine's Day, but to some it's no big deal.

This is so us - we are completely not sentimental about stuff like that.

I agree that it depends on your relationship and individual personalities. Right now I'm am trying to tell myself to just take one step at a time. When I get to the point where I think I might be pregnant, I will put more thought into it.

justinlovesme · December 2009

Wilwarin:
I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

gymnst1013 · December 2009

justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

LOL - that didn't register the first time I read the post

MixiePixie · December 2009

ambrandau2:

I told him with a onsie the first time. We were so happy and stupid back then. Had to pack that away in a memory box.

Told him by surprising him with a camera and stick the second time. Was scared but thought "it won't happen again." Had to delete that video.

Stood there crying and saying "please don't let us lose this one, please don't let it happen again" the third time.

I can't believe I have told my wonderful husband we are having a baby three times, seen that happiness in his eyes three farking times, only to see heartbreak later.

I'm not telling him until we send the kid to college. I just can't stand to do it to him again.

Sorry, what a crappy response to your post.

No need to apologize. ((hugs))

MixiePixie · December 2009

justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

I thought that when I first read it...gosh three whole cycles, must have been rough.

Temp356619000002780 · December 2009

In all reality we have had many losses and my DH wont be excited about a BFP until we are in the 3rd tri! So I doubt I would bother with any of this! Too many let downs!

LnR70707 · December 2009

justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

um, yeah...that got a Indifferent from me too.

canthardlywait426 · December 2009

My husband is not normal.

I asked him what he wanted, because I thought the same thing- that he wouldnt care. However, he said he wants to be surprised. Its going to be hard for me to not give myself away by the screaming and crying that will come from the bathroom. I just got him a shirt that says "World's Greatest Dad." Nothing cute.

Blasianlove · December 2009

I thought at first that doing something cutesie would be fun, now I don't care. Just telling him I am pregnant and showing the HPT would be fine for him. I would just need to get a digital so he doesn't get confused about the lines.

justinlovesme · December 2009

MixiePixie:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

I thought that when I first read it...gosh three whole cycles, must have been rough.

Ya, rough. Confused

Maybe she has some sex position tips or relaxation techniques to help?

williaw · December 2009

flgirl79:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

Those three cycles must have been awful! I'm sorry you had to wait so long.

::snicker::

JennyV0418 · December 2009

williaw:
flgirl79:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

Those three cycles must have been awful! I'm sorry you had to wait so long.

::snicker::

...

Wilwarin · December 2009

Aren't we a snarky bunch this afternoon? I simply meant that after the first month, I lost that high of anticipation. Peeing on OPKs, taking temps, testing. I was starting to get into a routine, much like all of you, I'm sure. Of course I was still hoping, but wasn't expecting anything.

justinlovesme · December 2009

Wilwarin:
Aren't we a snarky bunch this afternoon? I simply meant that after the first month, I lost that high of anticipation. Peeing on OPKs, taking temps, testing. I was starting to get into a routine, much like all of you, I'm sure. Of course I was still hoping, but wasn't expecting anything.

Ok...The way you made it sound was, "Woe is me, three months and I was so tired of peeing on things." Imagine how you would have felt at 1 year, or 2, or 5? I'm sure several women on this board and myself included would kill to get a BFP after 3 cycles. That's all. No snark, just surprise at your pregnancy AW.

canthardlywait426 · December 2009

justinlovesme:

Wilwarin:
Aren't we a snarky bunch this afternoon? I simply meant that after the first month, I lost that high of anticipation. Peeing on OPKs, taking temps, testing. I was starting to get into a routine, much like all of you, I'm sure. Of course I was still hoping, but wasn't expecting anything.

Ok...The way you made it sound was, "Woe is me, three months and I was so tired of peeing on things." Imagine how you would have felt at 1 year, or 2, or 5? I'm sure several women on this board and myself included would kill to get a BFP after 3 cycles. That's all. No snark, just surprise at your pregnancy AW.

That about sums it up.

williaw · December 2009

jenrusk86:
williaw:
flgirl79:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

Those three cycles must have been awful! I'm sorry you had to wait so long.

::snicker::

...

Hmm

MixiePixie · December 2009

canthardlywait426:
justinlovesme:

Wilwarin:
Aren't we a snarky bunch this afternoon? I simply meant that after the first month, I lost that high of anticipation. Peeing on OPKs, taking temps, testing. I was starting to get into a routine, much like all of you, I'm sure. Of course I was still hoping, but wasn't expecting anything.

Ok...The way you made it sound was, "Woe is me, three months and I was so tired of peeing on things." Imagine how you would have felt at 1 year, or 2, or 5? I'm sure several women on this board and myself included would kill to get a BFP after 3 cycles. That's all. No snark, just surprise at your pregnancy AW.

That about sums it up.

If you lost that high of anticipation after the first month, imagine how you would have felt after that first YEAR.

mystic_J · December 2009

MixiePixie:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

I thought that when I first read it...gosh three whole cycles, must have been rough.

I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

MixiePixie · December 2009

jme515:
MixiePixie:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

I thought that when I first read it...gosh three whole cycles, must have been rough.

I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

For that, I bow down to your awesomeness.

justinlovesme · December 2009

jme515:
I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

I love JME. Always has an appropriate PIP.

MissNikki007 · December 2009

jme515:
I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

::big huge grin::

MixiePixie · December 2009

flgirl79:
MissNikki007:
jme515:
I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

::big huge grin::

::Waits for post about how mean and unsupportive we are::

::don't forget jealous and bitter::

Mrs. BZ · December 2009

jme515:
MixiePixie:
justinlovesme:
Wilwarin:

I suppose ideally, I would have wanted him to see it first and tell me if there were two lines, but when I got to that third cycle, peeing on a stick was getting old.

Seriously?

I thought that when I first read it...gosh three whole cycles, must have been rough.

I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

This is freakin hilarious. I'm saving this one for future posts.

byrne15 · December 2009

yeah...when i go into the bathroom to take a pg test i plan on running out, shaking him to wake him while waving a freshly peed on stick in front of him. i think he will get the message.

canthardlywait426 · December 2009

MixiePixie:
flgirl79:
MissNikki007:
jme515:
I've got just the PIP to express the hardships she must have faced for those three LONG GRUELING cycles:

::big huge grin::

::Waits for post about how mean and unsupportive we are::

::don't forget jealous and bitter::

::and how she feels sorry for our husbands::

mystic_J · December 2009

::takes bow::

Lemmen · December 2009

daniellepaoli:
As much as I would enjoy telling him in a cute way, the truth be known, I would have no way of concealing my extreme elation. I'm sure the hysterically happy crying in the bathroom will probably be his cue.

This exactly! I love the idea of sharing the news in a cute or unique way, but I could never keep the secret.

Edit-I hadn't read the whole post when I responded to the OP, but I have to say that PIP of the tiny violin cracked me up.

cja06 · December 2009

I agree that at the heart of it most guys won't care, but I've gotta say that watching DH unwrap his "I Love Daddy" frame (we got our BFP a couple days after V-Day) and see the realization come across his face was priceless. Don't think it would have been the same if I just blurted out "I'm pregnant!" But I was alone in the house when I got my BFP. If DH was home, I would have probaby just blurted it out.

pinkflipflops44 · December 2009

My husband told me I can only tell him I'm pregnant if we are at McDonalds because once back in college when we thought we had an oopsie it was at McDonalds. I told him no. I will just probably be yelling OMG OMG I am pregnant.. I think thats how it will roll.

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