New grandchild on the way and I can't tell anyone!
By spalladino
@spalladino (17891)
United States
May 30, 2010 7:43pm CST
My son called last night to share the news that he and his fiance are expecting their first child. She took two home pregnancy tests and they both showed positive almost immediately so they're pretty confident that they are pregnant. They decided to let us and her parents know but we're not allowed to tell anyone else until she sees the doctor sometime next week and the pregnancy is confirmed. My son is back home up north but two of his sisters are down here with me and it was all I could do to keep my mouth shut today when I was with them. But, I promised so I didn't give even the slightest hint that I am thrilled about something. I think he should have the pleasure of telling his sisters anyway.
Have you ever been the first to hear good news and then been forced to keep it to yourself? I sure hope this pregnancy is confirmed soon!
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Hey there, I've been VERY good at keeping this secret alllll day! 
Actually, my oldest daughter called her brother today to talk about his other daughter's birthday next week and he told her so she called me a little bit ago.
Thanks for the congrats. This is grandbaby #10 between my husband's kids and mine.
Actually, my oldest daughter called her brother today to talk about his other daughter's birthday next week and he told her so she called me a little bit ago.
Thanks for the congrats. This is grandbaby #10 between my husband's kids and mine.1 person likes this
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Erm, no, I guess that wouldn't be a good idea. Two of my daughters don't have any children yet so there may be more in the future. 
Our oldest granddaughter...my husband's...is coming next week with her boyfriend. They're both 19, same age as my youngest daughter, so we'll be busy doing fun stuff for a week. Gotta get them over to the Gulf coast first thing while there's still decent beaches for them to visit. The boyfriend has never been there.
Our oldest granddaughter...my husband's...is coming next week with her boyfriend. They're both 19, same age as my youngest daughter, so we'll be busy doing fun stuff for a week. Gotta get them over to the Gulf coast first thing while there's still decent beaches for them to visit. The boyfriend has never been there.1 person likes this
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
31 May 10
Congratulations to you, I don't think I could keep that secret... When I do get pregnant, it will be all I have to keep it secret. Actually, it's better if I wanted to keep it secret a little longer to not tell a soul on my side of the family. They can't keep their mouths shut at all. lol.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
2 Jun 10
Yes, only women seem to be the ones interested in other Pregnant women... Well they're the ones to get the most excited, besides the father to be of course...
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Thanks girl. At least my oldest daughter knows now so I was able to talk about it to someone other than my husband who isn't really interested in pregnant women.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
31 May 10
Congratulations to your son and his fiance. It is so exciting that they have had a successful pregnancy test. I know that most ladies don't tell people that they are pregnant until after their 12 weeks scan. I hope that the pregnancy is going very well.
My disabled son was born in 2007 and there was a lot of upset when we found out he was disabled a month before his birth. Therefore I kept the news of my next pregnancy quiet for as long as I could. I began getting a bump so I had to tell people. I got some awful comments like "Is this another spin bifida baby?" I thought that was hard to answer. I got good news at the fetal medicine unit. In 2009 my healthy little baby girl was born.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
2 Jun 10
Some people can be so awful! I'm glad your daughter was born healthy. My ex-sister-in-law made the ultimate sacrifice when we were expecting our first child. She and her husband had been trying for over 5 years to get pregnant and, when they finally did, I still had 3 months to go. So, she kept quiet until after we had our baby. She said that she didn't want to take anything away from out special time by making us share any part of it with her. I thought that was so sweet of her but I know it was HARD to do!
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
They don't come here so the secret is still safe. I'm doing a very good job of acting normal around my youngest daughter who doesn't know yet...so far!
I'm expecting my 10th grandchild in September, exciting isn't it?
Yes, it is very exciting!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
31 May 10
hi spalladino wow that must be hard to keep from telling his
sisters but a promise is a promise. I hope that the pregnancy
is confirmed soon too as its a thrill I am sure to be a grandma
one I am pretty sure I will never share. My adult son is almost
fifty one and shows no signs of even wanting to get married. sad'
but thats his choice. I was forced to keep the good news of my pregnancy that was confirmed until I could tell my husband first. the staff in the
hospital where I worked were all giving me a hard time but he had to be the first to know then they could all share. this has been many years ago now.They were all supposing but I wou ld not tell them until the next day. lol lol lol.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Today is worse than yesterday, Hatley, because my youngest daughter is hanging out at home today and it's SO HARD not to tell her!
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
31 May 10
Congratulations, that is great news, hope they don’t go to MyLot (LOL)! It‘s funny your son asked you not to tell anyone but we all know! I understand that he means off line friends and family though. I did the same thing when I fell pregnant; I didn’t spread the news until I had an ultrasound at eight weeks and we saw a little heart beating! People usually want to make sure the pregnancy is viable and all is well before telling anybody. I hope it’s all confirmed soon and then you can shout it from the rooftops! Great stuff!
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Nope, they don't know anything about mylot so all of you are keeping the secret as well. I definitely can't put it on facebook since they're both my facebook friends. I just hope she gets in to see the doctor this week!
I definitely can't put it on facebook since they're both my facebook friends. I just hope she gets in to see the doctor this week!1 person likes this
@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
31 May 10
I applaud you for respecting the wishes of the parents!! When we first got pregnant, we didn't want anyone to know until our first trimester was over . . . but we told my family - as we knew we could trust them to not spread the word. But we didn't tell my hubby's family because we knew they wouldn't be able to keep a secret. So isn't it wonderful to know that your son and his wife have such trust in you?! I'm sure it was hard to keep it in . . . but how fun it will be to finally let the cat out of the bag soon!! Congrats to your family - and remember mums the word - hee hee!!
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Thanks! I'm thrilled and I can't wait until I can freely share the news!
@redmaryjane (891)
• United States
31 May 10
I had to actually keep a secret even from my best friend! Two people whom I've met separately not only came out but also admitted they were dating each other. They asked me to keep it from my best friend whom they're also close with. I'm not sure if they've updated her but I'll have you know that I tried my best :)
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 May 10
Wow, you're really in the middle of that one, aren't you? I've always been good at keeping other people's confidential information private but this is definitely not the norm.
