My husband just left for Austin very early this morning and won't be back until Friday, and even possibly next week. I was 2 days late on my period, which I'm never late, I'm always on time and usually a day or two early. So I had an extra pregnancy test laying around so I took it and it's positive. Now my question is should I wait for him to come home so I can tell him in person, or should I call him tonight?? I want to know what the men would prefer, to hear it in person or to hear it right away? I think I already know the answer but I'd like to see some answers from the men. thanks so much!
2007-10-17 04:08:59 · 17 answers · asked by krisx42 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My wife always tells me in person and I like it that way. You get to see the wonderful expressions on each other's faces as you share the news.
Also you can give her a big hug and kiss right there!
2007-10-17 04:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Knight of Malta 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am four months pregnant and couldn't wait for my fiancee to come home from work THAT NIGHT let alone wait for a few days! I didn't want to tell him over the phone, so I did wait to tell him in person. However, it is my first baby and was an unplanned pregnancy so I was freaking out a little...and during the day while waiting for him to come home, I told about 10 people (mostly just wanting to hear that it was going to be ok and to get some support before telling him).
I told him as soon as he got home that night and he was glad that I told him in person, instead of over the phone. But he was a little hurt that I told so many people before him.
Hope that helps a little! Congratulations!
2007-10-17 04:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Fancy_n4n 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't tell him over the phone. Of course, he needs to be the first to know, so you'll need to keep it to yourself for at least a week. If you just can't wait, why not Fed-Ex something like a rattle to his hotel for him.
I wrapped up the positive pregnancy test and gave it to my husband. I thought that was SO creative and cute. Well, he thought I had bought him a watch or something, and found my gift to be a bit disgusting! He was thrilled, but really grossed out. He did not find it cute that I pasted the positive test into the baby book, either. He chalked both up to pregnancy and new mother nuttiness.
2007-10-17 04:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by Kellie W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heres what you can do wait till he gets home and then do little games like make baby peas or baby carrots or put things that resemble a baby around the house and make it a guessing game. Or do like a pictionary with him or something. My husband already new before I did with my first and second just by the way I was. By the way congratulations im 36wks pregnate and so excited.
2007-10-17 09:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Stacey G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tell him by phone, check the weather first.
I told my husband on the phone xmas day. He was in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and I was in San Francisco, California. My husband was so happy he drove home to me. Through a snow storm which took almost 14 hours. In normal weather it takes 4 or 5 hours. He could have gotten hurt or worse. I learned my lesson and I think he did too.
Congratulations!!
2007-10-17 04:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can hold out and plan something cute for him when he gets home, that would be awesome. I was hoping to do that when I got pregnant, but as soon as the doctor's called to say my blood test was positive I danced a little jig and called him without even thinking!! LOL I just couldn't wait.
Congrats and good luck!!!!
2007-10-17 04:21:59 · answer #6 · answered by Just Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't with my girls and I wish I had. If I would have waited, I would of planned a special way to tell him. Such as meeting him at the door with a baby on board t-shirt on, or wrapping up the pregnancy test like a present.
2007-10-17 04:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by Aumatra 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm obviously a women and I know it'd be really hard to not call him right away b/c I know you want to talk about it and tell someone!! BUT it'd be really sweet to wait until he came home, cook dinner and suprise him with the test or a pacifer or bottle ..something.
2007-10-17 04:14:03 · answer #8 · answered by Leigh08 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I honestly think in person.
like a day before he gets home find out what time he should be arriving at the house.
and then bake a cake that has pink and blue icing , and says something cute on it referring it to the baby .
2007-10-17 04:14:06 · answer #9 · answered by mommy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd wait from him to get home. This is a really special announcement. I would hate to have to do this over the phone.
2007-10-17 04:14:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋