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36 but don't want to be pregnant at my wedding

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YourLivelyRedBiscuit · 19/11/2025 18:09

Just got engaged but we've been TTC for a year with nothing. Tests ultrasounds etc for both of us all come back fine. Only problem I could think is a blocked fallopian tube which I would like to get investigated....or just plain old bad luck.

My fiancé is upset that I want to pause TTC don't want to run the risk to be pregnant on my wedding day. We are planning to be married in the next six/seven months so just a small gap in the big scheme of things. He's stormed off now after telling him and I'm upset as I feel pressure from him. He always holds me when I cry when my period comes and tells me not to stress but the fact he is getting upset about a six month breather is upsetting me because I don't feel he is taking my needs or feelings into consideration. I don't want the risk of being sick or not fitting into my dress on the special day or feel restricted with food or drink. I also know that the wedding planning will stress me out anyway as well so I don't want to add to it.

I'm also annoyed in a way that he said he bought the ring nearly a year ago but only proposed the other day. Why sit on it for so long ? We could have been married by now?!

Aibu?

OP posts:
Greggsit · 19/11/2025 18:15

You are being ridiculous. You say you're crying every time you have a period, but you're prepared to risk never having a child over having the perfect wedding? Your priorities are fecked up and you're being very unfair on your husband by saying he's not considering you.

bridgetreilly · 19/11/2025 18:15

Get married next month, don’t have the big party.

Needmorelego · 19/11/2025 18:14

I would prioritise baby over a wedding.
You don't need a wedding to be married.
A wedding is just a party.

user90276865197 · 19/11/2025 18:14

I guess it depends which is more important, but at 36 time isnt on your side…you wouldn't be the first pregnant bride!

Justlostmybagel · 19/11/2025 18:13

I wouldn't want to wait either.

dogtot · 19/11/2025 18:13

if you would rather risk not having a baby than being pregnant at wedding you might want to rethink if you do actually want one ?

Devonmaid1844 · 19/11/2025 18:12

Stormyday34 · 19/11/2025 18:11

Stuff the wedding. Crack on with TTC and pop to the registry office if you get pregnant. Then have a big party later.

I personally wouldn’t wait at 36

First post nails it

Stormyday34 · 19/11/2025 18:11

Stuff the wedding. Crack on with TTC and pop to the registry office if you get pregnant. Then have a big party later.

I personally wouldn’t wait at 36