Telling Partner
Results 21-30 from 11,144 articles
Unplanned Pregnancy -- How to Tell the Father
Asked by D.S. from New Orleans
on August 10, 2009
-
I got involved with a guy who had just joined the Marines and was leaving for boot camp in a month. We talked and hung out all the time and I fell in love with him. We...
Answers
- Maybe the way you were talking from your last conversation with him, gave him the impression that you were not interested. Your fear of his up and comming leave could ...
- I would call and tell him now.The sooner the better.This is something that has to be dealt with and is not going to go away.The sooner the better.best of luck to you.
- Hi Damielle. This is tough. I would suggest waiting until boot camp is over to tell him, you'd probably get a better response without the stress. I think that's its im...
How Did You Tell Your Husband You Were Pregnant.
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on November 25, 2011
-
Just curious. Just found out I'm pregnant baby number 4 and I'm sure it's going to be a big shock for hubby as it was to me. I want to make it special to tell him. Any...
Answers
- Sent him a pink and blue flower arrangement. He was in the field with his unit... He was at dinner, the foodservice crew brought it in for me, and after he ate, they a...
- "Would you be a dear and run to the store for some pickles and ice cream?" Snap a picture of the look on his face. Print picture. Frame it. Place it on the wall ab...
- Don't tell him! Hide it till the end!! That would be hilarious!! OK, maybe not for everyone. or I got nothing.. hopefully someone on here will have a creative...
I'm Pregnant! Cute Ways to Tell the Hubby?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on January 21, 2009
-
So I'm splling the beans to all of you on Mamasource before telling my husband, but I thought you ladies could help me think of a cute way to tell him when he gets hom...
Answers
- when i found out i was pregnant. i suprised my boyfriend by drawing a picture on my belly, and leaving him hints through to house.. it was alot of fun
- A., For my first one, I found out on Grandparents Day, which is in September. Needless to say I made up a card for both grandparents and said it was from Kari, Dus...
- Congrats. This is late, but here are my ideas. I told my hubby the first time by buying some pink and blue helium balloons and tied the pregnancy test to them. (whic...
Teen Pregnancy, How Should They Tell Their Parents/grandparents?
Asked by B.M. from Cincinnati
on January 17, 2011
-
Hi ladies,
My 18 year old nephew is with me today and we are trying to figure out how to tell his girlfriends father and his grandfather (my father), whom are ultra c...
Answers
- Does he plan on marrying her? Or just being there to raise the baby? For me it would make a difference, since it would change the way I would suggest approaching ...
- Go with him. Having another adult present can diffuse the situation while offering moral support to your nephew. Try and have him be prepared with some concrete answer...
- What I did was tell my older sister, who then told my parents. (I had a baby at 16, he is now adopted) I know that sounds kind of bad, but if someone else tells them, ...
When to Tell Kids About Pregnancy
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on January 24, 2013
-
I am 7 weeks along right now, and have not told anyone except my mom and brother that we are expecting. I'll tell everyone else after the 1st trimester, but should I ...
Answers
- I let everyone know I was expecting when it was confirmed & as I carried on during pregnancy.My children included I never waited till the trimester to end to wait and ...
- How did your husband take the news??? I have been meaning to ask you!!! I would wait until I was about 14 to 16 weeks. It will still be a long 5 months for them...w...
- I told my son before anyone. He went to my first appointment when I was 6 1/2 weeks as well.
How Soon Did You Tell?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 23, 2011
-
How soon did you tell your family/friends/work that you were pregnant? And did you wait until after you had your first ob appointment before you told anyone?
I am ...
Answers
- Both kids I waited until 12 or 13 weeks. I really enjoy keeping the secret just to ourselves for a while, and also I've had so many friends have miscarriages that I w...
- I think you tell whenever you personally feel comfortable telling. Some are comfortable immediately and others are not. For me, only my husband knew until after I hi...
- With both I told people at 8 weeks. I was pregnant with twins the first time, so there was no hiding it by eight weeks. Then, with this pregnancy I was clearly showi...
Pregnancy
Asked by T.M. from New York
on August 24, 2010
-
I'll be turning 40 in December and hubby & I have been talking about having another baby. I had a miscarriage back in 2007 and I'm deathly afraid of another. I know th...
Answers
- Only you can know the ultimate answer, and I love what Denise P. said about how you would feel if you were handed a baby tomorrow to care for -delighted or panicked? S...
- I had so many miscarriages between my 3rd and 4th child it wasn't funny, we actually lost count after a while. Yes it is hard to go through but when you finally carry ...
- It's really a personal decision between you & your husband. and because it may be your "last chance" (which it isn't) isn't a reason to have another baby. If you f...
Husband's Travel During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Norfolk
on June 9, 2008
-
My husband travels for his work. We discussed when he should halt his travels, due to the impending birth of our third child. Even though I think it's too late in my ...
Answers
- I understand how you feel, my husband was deployed to the Middle East when I delivered my daughter. I had no choice, but if your husband can arrange to have someone c...
- Hi J., It is quite normal for you to feel this way. RELAX! Everything will be great. Make your plans and let your husband make his. Get his telephone numbers ...
- Hi J., I agree with the end of Pamela's response to you, the part about your husband doing his part. I think women a lot of times don't appreciate things that men ...
To Tell or Wait ?
Asked by S.R. from Minneapolis
on January 7, 2011
-
Hi .. I am currently pregnant with baby # 2 and in my 9th week. I work full time and as much as I want to be prepared for my maternity leave and all..i also would like...
Answers
- If people asked me if I was pregnant before I was ready to announce it, I would joke about it with answers like" yes, due tomorrow" or "why? do I look fat?" or even "y...
- I would say wait it out if that's what you truly want to do. I went through the exact same thing, second baby, showing sooner than the first, eating constantly. People...
- There have been a lot of questions lately about "telling" when pg. I know with both of mine the minute I found out so did everyone else. I'd tell your co-workers. Y...
Husband Seems Disconnected During Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Dover
on May 31, 2011
-
Good morning, everyone! I didn't sleep well yesterday and I wanted to see if I could get some feedback from other Moms. I am 24.5 weeks pregnant with our second chil...
Answers
- Open, honest communication is the key. My husband tells me all the job that dropping hints, or expecting him to "read between the lines" will not work. Men are differe...
- We just had our second not long ago and had the same situation. I told my husband he seemed much less excited and I didn't understand why. He said it was kinda like ...
- Maybe you could request another ultrasound to see if the placenta position has corrected? They mostly do by around 20 weeks, if I remember correctly. That would solve ...
