My wife just found out she is pregnant. It is very early and thus too soon to start telling people. She is not sure how to handle the fact she is not drinking when at social functions, which is significant as the holiday season is upon us. Does anyone have some good excuses she can use to explain why she isn't drinking to mask the fact that she is pregnant? She tends to be a party girl so people are likely to notice.
2006-12-11 17:23:47 · 23 answers · asked by Beezlebuzz 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
"I'm the designated driver tonight."
"I took some cold medicine earlier that doesn't mix with alcohol."
"I'm dieting."
"I'm saving my calories for dessert."
2006-12-11 17:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's not feeling well.
She's on antibiotics.
She's trying to lose weight.
She's the designated driver.
She's trying to just cut back on drinking.
She can use many excuses. I'd probably use the same one every time that way it doesn't get all mixed up. When you go--don't drink either. There's nothing worse then being pregnant and seeing everyone having so much fun but you cannot drink. Better yet--you could stay away from those parties. Either way, good for you to show concern for your wife. Best of Luck and Congratulations!
2006-12-11 17:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by .vato. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
These are all good excuses, and any of them would probably work, but you should consider not drinking as well and then you can also give a supportive "excuse" like..."we feel like we always stumble out of the holiday season, after all that food, booze, and wine. This year we're going easy."
This might bring you guys closer in the long run. My partner's total sobriety during my pregnancy has made me feel so supported and also proved his commitment to a healthy family. I love it.
2006-12-12 12:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by Emily O 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She could tell people that she has made a New Years Resolution to stop drinking and that she decided to start on the resolution early instead of waiting until 2007.
2006-12-11 17:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Lil MsPerdie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Announce you want to drink, and she is the designated driver. Say you just heard a terrible story of someone being killed by a drunk driver and would like to be more cautious.
You could also say she is on medications for a medical condition and cannot drink because it would have negative effects. IE: had a cavity filled and is on vicodin. Or hurt her back, etc.
2006-12-11 17:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by dolly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 05:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She feels a headache coming on & doesnt want to trigger it.
She drank last night & is chillin' tonight.
She has important paper work to do later & needs a straight head.
She is picking up a friends child later to babysit for the night while her parents are away & they dont drink.
Her stomach is queazy tonight because of something she ate earlier at a fast food place.
2006-12-11 17:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hand your wife the keys and tell her she is driving and you are going to be the party bloke for a while.
it will be different but try and make a joke out of it.... you want too see what all the fun is let your hair down. And your wife has agreed to look after you while you do.. Midlife crisis??? fixed everything!!
2006-12-11 17:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by elfsbabe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! And I think the antibiotic excuse is the best excuse. It's the sick season after all so it won't be hard to be believed. ^.~ Have fun with the pregnancy and enjoy being parents. I have two girls and love every minute!
2006-12-11 17:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have the same situation tonight. I am going to say that I have food poisoning, that I have been throwing up all night and half the day and I really don't feel like drinking (will cut on dinner as well..).
2006-12-14 22:37:35 · answer #10 · answered by TOTOs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all of these answers are absolutly wonderful, but i think that it would be ok if you wife had just one glass of wine {even at each function{it's not like she doing tequila shooters} and after that one drink she jayes that she's not feeling well and will just drink some water or something for the rest of the night...
2006-12-13 07:07:00 · answer #11 · answered by Find a cure for autism 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋