Becoming a parent is one of the biggest things that could ever happen to a couple. Whether or not two people had been trying, the news still hits like a saltwater wave from behind: a shock that shakes your whole body, though once you realize what's happened, you're as refreshed as ever.
I myself am not a mother, but I can only imagine the whirlwind of emotions that go through a woman's head when she sees the results on a positive pregnancy test: sheer joy, a hefty helping of anxiety and worry about being a good parent, and that gut feeling that everything in your life is about to change.
Then there is the moment where she tells the father. The instance that the couple finally both know that they are having a baby is one that they'll both remember forever.
I know that my mom desperately wanted a baby, but wasn't supposed to be able to have any at all. She had just gotten the call that she was approved to adopt when she found out that she herself was pregnant. She was so in shock that she got all dressed up, put on makeup, and went to open a bottle of champagne to celebrate before realizing that she was pregnant and couldn't have the drink!
These 14 stories from the moments couples found out they were going to have a baby are sometimes sweet, sometimes funny, and sometimes even tearjerking.
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"[My husband] cried and told everyone he could think of." – cassmtz
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"My reaction? 'Hm. Those lines are kind of faint. I'd better take another test.' Repeat four more times.
"My husband comes home with a digital pregnancy test, the one that clearly says 'Pregnant' or 'Not Pregnant.' 'Take this. Take this now.'
"It said 'Pregnant.' I was stunned. We hadn't planned on having a baby in our first years of marriage. My husband was so happy. He teared up and said 'Thank you.'" – LuLusiPad
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"I got the call while I was at work. I stood up, I sat down, I paced around, I Googled how to be a good father. When I saw her after I gave her a huge hug." – Reddit User
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"I had an oopsy baby. However, I was 27, had decent full-time employment with good benefits, and was emotionally ready for a baby. Baby's dad was the same.
"I was terrified and thrilled all at once, it was really a whirlwind of emotions. Baby's dad was less terrified, more overwhelmed at the thought of preparing monetarily for a baby. He was SO happy though." – VladTheSoviet
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"I was driving to my nail appointment and thought 'Hmm, I wonder when I'm supposed to get my period again? I mean, am I late? When did I have it last?'
"I whipped the car into the nearest Safeway and bought a test. I took it in the salon bathroom. It was instantly positive. There was no waiting a minute to see. It was a whoopsie, but we were married and kids were on the horizon so I was happy.
"The first person I told was my nail tech who was also a family friend. We cried and jumped up and down like girls tend to do." – babywoovie
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"My wife found out she was pregnant around a week after my mother died. She died suddenly from ovarian cancer and our entire family was in a state of shock. The news that my wife was pregnant really rallied the whole family — especially me. So overjoyed." – phrog
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"I was 6 months married and a senior in college when I found out I was (accidentally) pregnant. I cried — I wept.
"First thoughts: I was planning on supporting my husband through grad school. What am I supposed to do now? What will out parents think? I'm sorry we won't have adventures as a newly married couple, with other young couples. We can't afford this. My life is over.
"What actually happened: Our parents fully supported us and were thrilled. We had to postpone adventures for years. We found other young couples with children. Three amazing kids who have helped us be better people. We worked our asses off to make it work. It has not been 'ideal.'
"We'll be empty-nesters in three years. Heck yeah!
"But really. I wept at first." – swingingwildly
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"I went out and bought a bunch of toys." – NeilParmesan
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"We weren't trying for long and she told me when I got home from drill (National Guard weekend). I just kind of looked at her, asked her if she was serious and laughed/cried for a few seconds and held her and my step-son tight. One of the greatest moments of my life." – Reddit User
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"That day was an emotional roller coaster for me. I had just made it back home from visiting a sick uncle in the hospital.
"We've already informed my aunt of our intention of naming him after my uncle. Honestly, I think her reaction was far better than my own, given the extremely conflicting situations that I was dealing with that day." – DrakeMaijstral
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"My wife and I agreed that if she didn't start her period the next day she would take one of the pregnancy tests we had just purchased. I went to sleep and at 2am she woke me up by jabbing a piss soaked positive pregnancy test in my face saying 'Hey look at this.'
"I knew I should say something encouraging, but it wasn't easy. I think I said, 'Honey that is just wonderful, I love you, and now I'm going back to sleep.'" – dagnabitalltohell
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"Initially? Got kinda light headed and then started thinking about money.
"Just saw my unborn child's heartbeat on an ultrasound today for the first time and I can't stop thinking about how f*****g cool that is. Was grinning like an idiot between the doctor's office and work." – DC43808
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"The first time my wife and I started trying, I wanted to see if we could get it with one try. Succeeded. Naturally, I had the only appropriate reaction under the circumstances: high five!" – CensorVictim
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"Panic, but the sort of panic you have when you find out you've just won a holiday but can't remember if your passport is still valid.
"'Yay! Oh, wait…um…s**t! Argh!'" – Privateer781
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