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Surprises During Pregnancy

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nervousfather · 30/07/2013 12:52

I was hoping I could get some advice here, as my keywords are not helping me find any info via google.
My girlfriend is 18 weeks pregnant, it's her birthday soon and I would like to propose.
I don't think she will be completely surprised, but I don't think she is expecting it at this moment.
I suddenly started worrying last night that if it does come as a huge shock it might be dangerous for the baby?
I will freely admit I am generally a bit nervous about things, so would be happy to hear I'm just being overly concerned!

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Gerty1002 · 30/07/2013 12:56

Unless you plan on doing it by jumping out on her in the dark I think you should be fine :).

Congratulations and good luck!

mirren3 · 30/07/2013 13:01

Aww, go for it! You might be surprised at her reaction though, she is likely to cry but that will be in a good way. Her hormones will be all over the place just now. Good luck, hope it goes well.

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nervousfather · 30/07/2013 13:17

Many thanks for the quick replies.
It sounds slightly ridiculous now but I woke up thinking about it and it seemed more risky then!

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SourSweets · 30/07/2013 13:44

My husband's currently trying to make he jump to "scare the baby out". It hasn't worked. She'll be fine! Good luck and congratulations!

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nervousfather · 01/08/2013 23:56

Thanks for the good wishes, all went perfectly (I was a little sweatier than I had hoped but she didn't seem to mind :))

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lola1980 · 02/08/2013 00:03

Hahaha 'scare the baby out'! Now that's one I haven't tried yet...

Congratulations btw, how lovely that you're now engaged and having a baby Smile how exciting!

fuckwittery · 02/08/2013 00:16

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BitBewildered · 02/08/2013 00:33

Congratulations for both reasons!

roofio87 · 02/08/2013 08:28

My dp proposed when I was 12 weeks, it was a total surprise and the best moment ever!! Just be warned I burst into tears and cried like a baby, us pregnant women can be a tad emotional/hormonal!! Congrats!!

mumingball · 02/08/2013 11:43

Well done and congratulations!! :D

riskit4abiskit · 02/08/2013 14:22

this is so lovely...sniff... im nearly hormally tearful just reading about it!

Rollermum · 02/08/2013 14:24

Awwwww! How sweet to ask and to be concerned! All the best!

BeanoNoir · 02/08/2013 14:36

Right, I'm going to try and get dh to scare the baby out when he gets home.

Congratulations, by the way Grin

HumptyDumptyBumpty · 02/08/2013 14:40

Aww, bless you for worrying! I do startle more easily (also 18wks), but I'm sure you won't cause any problems. How lovely of you though! Hope it's a lovely occasion.

TobyLerone · 02/08/2013 14:43

This is adorable.

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