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To not tell DH that I am pregnant?

89 replies

notanumber · 02/11/2009 17:04

Have namechanged (just in case anyone in RL has matched me). Not a troll.

1 beautiful DS (1.7). Long history of miscarriages and ectopics.

We are not trying to conceive at the moment - wanted a break from the heartache - but... we were a bit cavalier with contraception (we use the rhythm method - v reliable for us as I know exactly when ovulation is, and we had sex on the very last day of my fertile window) this month.

I've known that I'm pregnant for over a week (just because I am very good at recognising when I am up the duff, even before my period is due - due to lots of experience, sadly) but have not let on to DH.

Period was due on Friday and as I am very regular, DH has asked every day since if it's arrived, but I have just acted unconcerned and said that it's on it's way as I feel very pre-menstrual and it's just being a bit tardy.

Took a test today and it has confirmed that I am pregnant.

Obviously a baby would be welcome news. But another long drawn-out unsucessful pregancy is very much not welcome. It's always so stressful and awful for us both.

Would it be very unreasonable of me not to tell DH and pretend that my period has arrived, to spare him the worry? Also, I just would prefer to deal with it quietly on my own.

Obviously, if it's ectopic or similar then that will be apparent quite quickly (will have 6 week trans-vaginal scan at EPU) and I'll have to tell him, but if it's just a 'normal' straightforward MC, there's no need for him to know. I just think it will be easier for both him and for me.

Would appreciate your thoughts.

OP posts:
FabIsGettingReadyForXmas · 23/12/2009 16:34

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!

doubleexpresso · 23/12/2009 16:46

Brilliant news All of MNetters wave back to babynotanumber. Merry Christmas

Portofino · 23/12/2009 16:47

That's made me cry too! What a lovely Xmas present for you all! Hope it all goes smoothly for you.

norksinmychristmasstocking · 23/12/2009 16:56

I am crying here as well - remember the thread, but didn't post
Congratulations, and a merry christmas

verytellytubby · 23/12/2009 16:56

Congratulations!

Have a wonderful Christmas.

biggirlsdontcry · 23/12/2009 17:21

oh i am so happy for you both , happy pregnant Christmas ,

Deemented · 23/12/2009 17:21

Aw, what wonderful news!!!

Huge congratulations to you both x

AboardtheAxiom · 23/12/2009 17:23

Aaaaawwww! i saw the thread title and though, oooh wonder how they are all doing!

great news congratulations again.

mrsboogiefairylights · 23/12/2009 17:24

congratulations!!

Simply · 23/12/2009 17:28

Oh, how lovely! Congratulations!

chimchar · 23/12/2009 17:29

yayyy! lovely news. well done to you all.
xxx

sparklefrog · 23/12/2009 17:33

Just read this thread, and welled up. (Wipes tear away.)

This is what Christmas is all about, family and love and happiness.

Happy Christmas to you and your family notanumber

So so happy for you.

belgo · 23/12/2009 17:36

congratulations!

MABS · 23/12/2009 17:36

marvellous x

butadream · 23/12/2009 17:37

Fantastic! I have 2 DC post-ectopic so know what it's like, hope you can have a nice relaxing Christmas now.

chegirlwithbellson · 23/12/2009 17:38

Hurray

alicet · 23/12/2009 17:38

I too am sitting here in tears! What a fantastic Christmas present! Heres hoping you continue to be healthy and look forward to hearing more!

xxxxxxxxxxxx

kinnies · 23/12/2009 17:39

How lovley [blubbing like an idiot smiley]

Have a wonderful Christmas

CardyMow · 23/12/2009 17:49

Congratulations!! I know what it's like to be pregnant after multiple MC's, lost twins to TTTS between DD11yo and 7yoDS1. and huge congrats!

5inthesleighbed · 23/12/2009 17:59

Lovely news. Glad your little reptile baby is well and waving

Never posted when the thread was originally up and running, but lurked.

TheArmadillo · 23/12/2009 18:03

oh congratulations

Hope you have a fantastic christmas now!

PurpleEglu · 23/12/2009 18:05

Congratulations notanumber, I remember your thread.

What a lovely Christmas present for you

octopusinabox · 23/12/2009 18:05

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

BAUBLEnod · 23/12/2009 18:08

Awwwwwwww lovely lovely news

Big Christmas kisses from another lurker x x x

chosenonepresent · 23/12/2009 18:10

AAAwwww wonderful news, nice to hear. Have a happy healthy pregnancy

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