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Stefanie
Married 5 long years!!
Member since 7/03 1814 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/4/2002 4:00 PM
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North Ritz Club
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So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
I'm going to tell my parents that I'm pregnant. We're going out for a birthday dinner and then after dinner, when my father opens his presents, I'm giving him a picture frame with "grandma & grandpa" on it. Now everyone may say...oh what a cute idea, they're going to love it but my stomach is flipping over!
Anyone who knows my father, knows that he is a stickler for saving your money, waiting until you have a house before a child...yadda, yadda, yadda. He is a kind man, who is very opinionated and he'll tell you the truth to your face....like it or not. On a personal side, he has just overcome cancer and is on his way to recovery, so he has a new outlook on life.
So when I tell them tomorrow, I'm nervous that I won't get a positive reaction out of him...that he'll say...How are you going to raise a child in that one bedroom co-op or now you're stuck because you'll never save any money. I've held off for about 2 weeks (since I knew I was pregnant) and it kills me because I know my mother is going to be extremely happy. Has anyone been in a similiar situation or have any good words for me? Please??? 
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Posted 10/2/04 5:42 PM 
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sp04
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Wedding Date:
2/20/2004 12:00 AM
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Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Don't worry about it.. Just enjoy the moment. I know it seems hard right now but i am sure that once the sincereness of the moment comes out he will be overcome to say anything. Besides, you and your husband are overcome with joy and happiness over your pregnancy, nothing should take away from that. And hopefully, as far as his health goes, i am sure he has seen a new light on life and hopefully that will have an effect on his reaction. Best of luck to you and I am sure it will be great. CONGRATULATIONS!
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Posted 10/2/04 6:16 PM
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MrsTC
My Casey Girl!
Member since 3/03 8128 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2003 1:00 PM
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The Coral House
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
it will be fine 
i know how you feel, when i do get pg, i feel like my parents will think we should have waited....but i think your parents will be very excited about becoming grandparents!  Let us know how it goes.
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Posted 10/2/04 7:31 PM
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2003OCT10
10 <3 10 <3 03
Member since 7/03 2630 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/10/2003 3:30 PM
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Sunset Harbor
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
My parents were the same way.. but when it all boiled down to it.. they were going to be grandparents.. their mood changed quickly... I put a pic of the sonogram in the frame I gave them.. They still have it!
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Posted 10/3/04 2:23 AM
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Stefanie
Married 5 long years!!
Member since 7/03 1814 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/4/2002 4:00 PM
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North Ritz Club
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Well I wrapped up the frame and the rest of my father's gifts for his birthday. I put a piece of paper inside the frame saying Happy Birthday Grandpa...See you in June! Now I have to wait until 6:00. I feel like such a big stupid kid...not being able to tell my parents...what's the matter with me?
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Posted 10/3/04 4:15 PM
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
He will be fine. Once it sinks in that he is going to be a grandpa, I'm sure he'll be overjoyed!!
Keep us posted!!!
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Posted 10/3/04 5:39 PM
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aliasPook@aol.com
Mmm...mmm...good!
Member since 7/02 1686 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/29/2004 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Hope everything went ok!
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Posted 10/3/04 7:45 PM
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lvdolphins
Robbie Says "HI"
Member since 4/04 3578 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/24/1999 3:30 PM
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Watermill A+++++
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Hope all went well. Keep us posted and Congratulations!!  
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Posted 10/3/04 9:39 PM
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MSCJLK
Look what's for dinner
Member since 4/01 1666 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/22/2001 3:30 PM
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Temple Judea
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
So how did it go????
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Posted 10/3/04 10:49 PM
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Wedding Date:
6/8/1996 12:00 AM
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Huntington Townehouse
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
So? How did it go?
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Posted 10/4/04 10:50 AM
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Stefanie
Married 5 long years!!
Member since 7/03 1814 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/4/2002 4:00 PM
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North Ritz Club
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...UPDATE
Ok...so yesterday at my parents house I gave my father his two presents. When he got to the second present (picture frame), I said, this one is for both you and Mom. He hands it over to my mother and she opens it. She reads the letter that I wrote on the inside (Happy Birthday Grandpa..See you in June) and she is confused. She shows it to my father and he says...sooo you're....and I reply...yup.
They were so happy and the funniest thing is my father saying...well I was wondering when it was going to happen...you're almost 30.  Can you believe that??? I was freaking out about what they were going to say and here he is...happy
At dinner he even toasted to me and the new baby.
I told my mother that I was afraid to tell my father and she was laughing. I feel so much better now! Now I can enjoy my pregnancy and have positive thoughts all around.
Thanks to all who gave advice!!!
Message edited 10/4/2004 3:31:12 PM.
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Posted 10/4/04 3:30 PM
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MrsTC
My Casey Girl!
Member since 3/03 8128 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2003 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Coral House
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
LOL all that worrying for nothing!  I'm glad it went well
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Posted 10/4/04 4:04 PM
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Stefanie
Married 5 long years!!
Member since 7/03 1814 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/4/2002 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
North Ritz Club
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
That's me, I'm a nervous nelly and a worry wart...
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Posted 10/4/04 4:08 PM
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Dee7772
I love mommy life
Member since 10/02 1530 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/12/2003 5:00 PM
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Westbury Manor
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Im so gald to hear that everything turned out great. Now relax and enjoy your pregnancy.
Congrats again to you and your husband. 
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Posted 10/4/04 4:38 PM
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sassy2611
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Member since 2/04 911 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/4/2004 2:30 PM
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Sunset Harbour
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
great to hear all went well. Good luck to you and your new family.
Message edited 10/4/2004 5:21:08 PM.
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Posted 10/4/04 5:19 PM
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AliKing
Momma King!
Member since 11/03 2415 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/18/2003 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Woodbury CC
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Glad to hear everything went so well.. The picture frame was a really cute idea!!!
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Posted 10/5/04 10:15 AM
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SeptemberBride03
Happily Married!
Member since 8/02 3278 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/20/2003 12:00 AM
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Port Jefferson Country Club
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
I'm glad it worked out for you! My FIL is the same way - buy a house first, save money..., and my SIL was worried to tell him she was preggo with #2 and he reacted the same way - thrilled!
Grandpas are all big mushes!
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Posted 10/5/04 10:20 AM
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DeniseMang
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 11/01 2061 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/25/2002 12:00 AM
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John Anthony's
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
Stef,
You have FM!
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Posted 10/5/04 1:14 PM
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didianita
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Member since 1/04 1274 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2004 5:30 PM
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Stewart Manor Country Club A+
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
I'm glad everything worked out. A baby brings lots of happiness!!!
congratulations
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Posted 10/7/04 12:08 PM
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lvdolphins
Robbie Says "HI"
Member since 4/04 3578 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/24/1999 3:30 PM
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
I am so glad everything worked out! Thats fantastic!!
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Posted 10/8/04 7:18 PM
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pschica
Home Remodeling Queen-in-Trng
Member since 3/03 5771 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/16/2003 3:00 PM
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Jericho Terrace
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Re: So tomorrow is the day...(Kinda long vent sorry)
thats wonderful!! isn't it funny how we can totally over-rate the situation sometimes?? people can amzae us!!
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Posted 10/9/04 11:16 AM
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