Starrgazer50 Posted October 6, 2010 #26 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Congratulations!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursebubba Posted October 10, 2010 #27 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I bet the cruise director would announce it that 1st night. That only works if you don't care who all knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckirj1 Posted October 10, 2010 #28 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Better yet, get trip insurance for a pre-existing condition and enjoy your cruise! That made me laugh, because folks really do lose sight of the big picture. If I've done the math right, and she was 12 weeks in August, the woman will be close to 24 weeks when she cruises. Isn't that the cutoff date when cruiseline prohibit pregnant passengers? Sounds pretty risky: a risk to her health and pregnancy if she goes anyway, or a very expensive risk if the cruiseline won't let her. As to the question itself...I don't know why the announcement has to be cutesy. A simple and discreet, "hey Mom, I'm pregnant" would work fine. Seems selfish to draw attention to oneself in a crowd like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiideb Posted October 10, 2010 #29 Share Posted October 10, 2010 The OP said they had just found out Oct. 5th, and his wife would be 12 weeks along in November when they cruise. The perfect time to announce to family and friends. Congratulations! I hope however you decide you have smooth seas and a fabulous cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdqueen Posted October 10, 2010 #30 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Congratulations! I can't wait to hear what you do to spring the surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hateswaterloves2cruise Posted October 10, 2010 #31 Share Posted October 10, 2010 One of our daughters did the "big brother" tshirt. We loved it!!! Of course that was for grandchild #13.:) Congratulations and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micchi Posted October 10, 2010 #32 Share Posted October 10, 2010 That made me laugh, because folks really do lose sight of the big picture. If I've done the math right, and she was 12 weeks in August, the woman will be close to 24 weeks when she cruises. Isn't that the cutoff date when cruiseline prohibit pregnant passengers? Sounds pretty risky: a risk to her health and pregnancy if she goes anyway, or a very expensive risk if the cruiseline won't let her. As to the question itself...I don't know why the announcement has to be cutesy. A simple and discreet, "hey Mom, I'm pregnant" would work fine. Seems selfish to draw attention to oneself in a crowd like that. Yes. If a pregnant woman is in her 24th week, or will hit her 24th week before the cruise ends, she will not be allowed to board. However, she clearly said her wife would be in her 12th week on the cruise, so I'm not sure where you got August from. Also, she never said anything about "drawing attention," she just wanted a nice way to surprise her mom. Lighten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewoman Posted October 11, 2010 #33 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Mom always said if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all:rolleyes: People on this board have to lighten up for cryin' out loud. We just had someone decorate our cabin (through NCL Bon Voyage Dept) with bon voyage goodies. Maybe you can call them and have mom's cabin decorated with "congratulations" stuff???? We walked into our cabin thinking we were given the wrong cabin:eek::eek: See all this bon voyage stuff. Go next door to mom's and see nothing. We're like "what the heck is going on"? On the table was a card that said bon voyage gift from so and so. There was also a cake waiting for us. Neat surprise. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleLaurie55 Posted October 11, 2010 Author #34 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks for sticking up for me, guys! You are all correct - my wife will be 12 weeks when we cruise. It is a perfectly safe time to travel and we will be traveling with the appropriate medical documents (just in case). You are also correct that I'm not trying to draw attention to myself (or my wife for that matter). We simply want to tell my Mom and sister in a special way. "Hey Mom, I'm pregnant" seems so... dry. I promise to keep you all in the loop! You've given us some great ideas that we will most likely mix all together for one, fantastic surprise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted October 11, 2010 #35 Share Posted October 11, 2010 "Hey Mom, I'm pregnant" seems so... dry. I think it's great to be creative for this type of announcement, Here's an idea: Go to the FoD meet & greet on the 1st day and befriend one of the guys. Start hanging out with him to the point where mom asks what's the deal? Tell her you thought you needed one of these (men) in order to have a child... :D OH, and as regards the quote....if only we were in person, I'd make some type of 'basting' joke. :p:eek::o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinskier Posted October 12, 2010 #36 Share Posted October 12, 2010 You are going to be sailing on the Gem, correct? Why not tie in the fact you are going to have a Gem of your own? Congrats to both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleLaurie55 Posted October 12, 2010 Author #37 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I think it's great to be creative for this type of announcement, Here's an idea: Go to the FoD meet & greet on the 1st day and befriend one of the guys. Start hanging out with him to the point where mom asks what's the deal? Tell her you thought you needed one of these (men) in order to have a child... :D OH, and as regards the quote....if only we were in person, I'd make some type of 'basting' joke. :p:eek::o What is the "FoD" meet and greet?? LOL about the basting joke! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleLaurie55 Posted October 12, 2010 Author #38 Share Posted October 12, 2010 You are going to be sailing on the Gem, correct? Why not tie in the fact you are going to have a Gem of your own? Congrats to both of you. That's an interesting idea as well! Hmmm... my creative wheels are turning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted October 12, 2010 #39 Share Posted October 12, 2010 What is the "FoD" meet and greet?? LOL about the basting joke! :p FoD = Friends of Dorothy (will be listed in the Freestyle Daily). LGBT socializers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted October 12, 2010 #40 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Do you normally drink on a cruise? If so, this time, consistently refuse drinks and see how long it takes them to figure it out. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleLaurie55 Posted October 12, 2010 Author #41 Share Posted October 12, 2010 FoD = Friends of Dorothy (will be listed in the Freestyle Daily). LGBT socializers..... Awesome - thanks! A few of you have suggested declining drinks on board... but neither of us drink anyway, so it wouldn't throw up any flags :) Good idea, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemonkey Posted October 12, 2010 #42 Share Posted October 12, 2010 How about one of you get to the dining room first (enlist the help of dining room staff/matre de) and have baby theme favors on the table? Pacifiers, baby bottles, etc.....the stuff that you get from your local craft store? Same as would be used for a baby shower..... OR! It would be REALLY cool if you could get the Captain to announce it over the speaker system when doing the daily "updates " from the bridge! Not sure THAT would happen though....But the Cruise Director may be willing to do it at one of the get togethers.....Trivia Game, Bingo, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewoman Posted October 19, 2010 #43 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hello! I wanted to run something by you all and see if you have any ideas.... I will be cruising in November to Florida and the Bahamas. I will be in a balcony cabin with my wife and 11 month old son. My Mom and 11 year old sister will be in an inside cabin. We just found out that my wife is pregnant with our second child and we want to tell my Mom and sister on the cruise (she will be 12 weeks). Do you have any creative ideas of how we can share the big news?? When I was pregnant with our son, we wrapped up a baby outfit and gave it to her, so we don't want to do the same thing again. All ideas are appreciated!! :) Laurie Laurie, I just happened to be in a party store the other day and they had table favors with sayings like "it's a boy" and such. Put something like that around her cabin if you can get in there while she's by the pool, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleLaurie55 Posted October 19, 2010 Author #44 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thank you, again for all your ideas... unfortunately we lost the baby on Thursday. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyshore Posted October 19, 2010 #45 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thank you, again for all your ideas... unfortunately we lost the baby on Thursday. :( Laurie Ann -- I haven't been actively a part of this thread but I've been enjoying reading all the ideas, and I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted October 19, 2010 #46 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thank you, again for all your ideas... unfortunately we lost the baby on Thursday. :( :( so sorry to hear that. Your excitement was palpable, hopefully you'll have another chance. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patticake1129 Posted October 19, 2010 #47 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Laurie, I am so very sorry to hear that. I will keep you and your wife in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBoys2002 Posted October 19, 2010 #48 Share Posted October 19, 2010 so sorry to hear that, you are in our thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carontori Posted October 19, 2010 #49 Share Posted October 19, 2010 So sad, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micchi Posted October 20, 2010 #50 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thank you, again for all your ideas... unfortunately we lost the baby on Thursday. :( I'm so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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