When my husband was growing up, he never had a pet. For some reason, this often comes as quite a shock to those who broach the subject with him. The conversation usually goes back and forth like this.
Them: Not even a dog?
John: No, no pets.
Them: Not even a cat?
John: No, no pets.
Them: Not even a hamster?
John: No, no pets.
Them: Not even a gerbil?
John: No, no pets.
Them: Not even a goldfish?
John: No, not even a pet rock.
That's sort of what it's been like, as we tell immediate family and close friends about our pregnancy. We've decided that we'll tell our parents and siblings, and the close friends who already know we've been trying, but other than that, mums the word. Except that some are finding our news so exciting, they are DYING to tell SOMEONE. And so the conversation goes something like this.
Them: Can I tell my sister?
Us: No, please don't tell anyone.
Them: Can I tell a friend?
Us: No, please don't tell anyone.
Them: Can I tell a friend who doesn't even know you?
Us: No, please do not tell anyone.
Them: Can I tell my manicurist who doesn't even speak English?
Us: NO, DON'T EVEN TELL YOUR PET ROCK.
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7 comments:
Too cute! Love this post!
Made me laugh! And by the way tell your MIL the reason she can't tell anyone is because your husband never had a pet :) J/K enjoy this secretive time!
Haha, my mom is always sure there must be some loophole in who she's allowed to tell when we tell her secret news. But really, no one means no one!
Too funny, and also, CONGRATS!
LOL!!!! Love it!!! I'm wondering if that will be a problem for our families... So far so good!
I remember being so excited to share the news with everyone...and my family did the same thing and told EVERYONE. Unfortunately we lost the baby and were left to explain to EVERYONE what happend...and even worse there were those that weeks later was like...so how's the baby!..which was pretty much a sucker punch...when its my turn again we will still tell our family and close friends (like you are) its important to share with those people...but your smart to ask them not the word! Hey then you get to tell a new wave of people later!
OMG I have to tell you... My father in law has been telling EVERYONE! We didn't think to tell them not to. And my husband thought I was a loud mouth... HA!
Still so happy about the good news - hope you're doing great!
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