He Said. She Said. “When do you announce you’re pregnant?”

by Jack and Jill on December 16, 2008

 

He Said            

If it’s my wife, 14 weeks. If it’s a mistress, as long I can keep it under wraps while I figure a way to make certain that it’s mine because she’s pulled this shit on me before.

- Jack

      She Said            

12 weeks is standard, but I would tell someone very close to me right away. I would want my close someone there to help me through if something were to happen, just like they are there for everything else.

Mind you this person has to have a proven track record of keeping secrets and could emotionally handle whatever you throw at them.

And Family, I know what you are thinking and no we are not. I’ll have plenty of wine on our next visit just to prove to you, but only for that reason and absolutely no other.

-Jill

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{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

Sabrina December 16, 2008 at 6:18 pm

I’m with Jill on this one. I’d want my close someone there with me too… for the whole ride. Although, I agree with Jack on the mistress… as long as you can keep it under wraps!

Tchryss December 16, 2008 at 8:22 pm

I totally agree too. I would definately want my significant other to know as soon as possible. I might inform them in a fun way, but I would for sure tell them. If it was a mistress, I would kick Jack’s butt! Then don’t be married. :)

sheila December 18, 2008 at 4:16 am

Just came across your site. What a cool idea with the He said, She said. Very cool!
As for the pregnancy reveal? Our first one we let everyone know right away by going from one relatives house to the next, leaving can’s of ‘Squirt’ on their doorstep with a note that ‘We’re having a little Squirt’….ringing the bell and leaving. We were really excited and about 4 weeks along.

Two weeks later went to the emergency rm with a tubal prenancy. Devestating. I’d say the 10 week mark is pretty safe. 12 is better.

And, wow, that story about your dog and the snake? Poor little guy!

kingofnewyorkhacks December 18, 2008 at 8:45 am

Hmmm,,I always thought the mistress always tells the wife in the 4th week. Great advice, cool blog !!

Ruth December 26, 2008 at 3:52 pm

I know Jill had lots of wine with family over holidays!! But then so did Jack!!

Beth February 10, 2009 at 8:32 am

hehehe, wait as long as possible. I made the mistake in my first pregnancy telling everyone early, it was a long 9 months of “do you feel ok? do you have cravings? do you feel movement?”

E February 10, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Is the mistress trying to get her apartment redecorated again?

Kate April 8, 2009 at 5:32 pm

This is such a great idea…I love it. And it’s so funny!

Halala Mama June 9, 2009 at 3:37 pm

Let’s see – for us it was me: family right away, everyone else 14 weeks. My husband? When the baby GOT HERE. And I’m not even kidding about that. He drove me crazy.

Lydia July 14, 2009 at 6:25 am

Hi! I found your blog through dooce. I like your writing, it’s funny! and your dogs are adorable!

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