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Savvy September 2017

Oops!! Pregnant and getting married.

Qui528, on January 31, 2017 at 11:12 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 137

So I am getting married in September and I just recently found my dress. I just went to the doctor's office yesterday and found out that I'm 8 weeks pregnant with twins!!! FH and I have invested already so much money into the wedding that cancelling is really not an option. Are than any other brides...

So I am getting married in September and I just recently found my dress. I just went to the doctor's office yesterday and found out that I'm 8 weeks pregnant with twins!!! FH and I have invested already so much money into the wedding that cancelling is really not an option. Are than any other brides out there that will be pregnant during their ceremony?? What are you doing different to adjust to your growing belly?? I'm kind of upset that I will have to change my dress but I always wanted children and it looks like God has saw that this is the "perfect" time to get knocked up, lol!

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  • Sara
    Master April 2017
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    Congrats! I would highly suggest wedding insurance. Multiples usually come early.

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  • AwkwardToBe
    VIP September 2017
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    Congratulations! I agree with PP. Moving the wedding date would probably be best, especially with twins. I am a twin, and we were born a month before our due date. On top of that, my mom was on bed rest for the whole month before. If you haven't already given birth by September, you'll likely be very big and would be uncomfortable standing around for long periods of time. If you have given birth by then, you'd have two very young babies to worry about at your wedding. Just something to think about.

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  • Amanda
    Expert August 2017
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    Congratulations! I would also consider pushing your wedding up sooner or else you might go into labor at your wedding. The possibility of birth would make me really nervous. As pp said you will also be super uncomfortable or possibly on bed rest if you don't go into labor before the wedding.

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  • SSJKarigan
    VIP August 2017
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    Congrats! If it were me I would push the wedding back, puuuuurely for the fact that I'm planning on being nice and buzzed during my wedding.

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  • Helena Handbasket
    Master February 2016
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    So with you adding your age and the difficulties that you have had in your past I would suggest you either move it way up or postpone for a while. I was on bed rest for almost two months. Couldn't do anything except wait around for people to help me around. There is no way I could have gotten married. Also I started showing almost immediately. My sister was 9 months pregnant(with a 11 pound baby) and I was 4 1/2 months pregnant and I was bigger.

    Also as to pushing it back a month. Factor in if they come early they may have to spend time in NNICU. Then you are going to have two newborns at home. Sleep will be your number one priority. 5 minutes to yourself will be a luxury. Planning a wedding will drain you even more. XH and I ended up having to wait till they were 11 months old to get married.

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  • Q
    Savvy September 2017
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    @mna sorry you feel that way and since this is a public forum you have a right to your opinion. I am not back peddling and trying to keep this a positive post. Sorry if you didn't catch my sense of humor. And as I stated already, I know how if feels to try and have a family and not being able to. But also since you feel so strong about this that you had to use fowl language....you can just not say anything and move along to the next post. I hope you and your husband finally get the family you always wanted and you become happier.

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  • WW User
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    I wasn't arguing with you or anyone else, and I'd hardly call asking a question an "argument," especially compared most of what I see get posted on these forums. Just trying to make sure I understand what is okay and what isn't, across the board.

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  • Amber
    Super August 2017
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    I'd try to move the date up like others suggested. You will be due around your wedding date and normally with twins you don't go the full 40 weeks. Also, with being about due I'm sure you wouldn't want to be standing for a long period of time. Definitely try to get it moved up and wedding insurance just in case! Congratulations

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  • Q
    Savvy September 2017
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    @livefree&bride....my comment wasn't for you I liked what you responded back. I appreciate that you saw the same thing I saw when I read the comment.

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  • WW User
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    @qui528 I know it wasn't! sorry, my last comment wasn't directed at you. WW makes it difficult to streamline comments.

    Congrats, btw Smiley smile how exciting!

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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
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    No advice but Omg Congratulations!!!! Get ready for the ride of your life! :-)

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  • SarahHoff
    Expert October 2017
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    If I were you, I would try to push the wedding back a few months at least.

    I would contact all of your vendors ASAP and see if they understand your predicament and allow you to keep your deposits, etc. for the new date. I think pushing it back would be easier than moving it forward since it is more likely they are already booked earlier.

    Also, I know I wouldn't want to be pregnant at my wedding, or early postpartum for that matter, good luck!

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
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    "Fowl Language" - Does that mean we have to "duck" when the shit hits the fan?

    Seriously OP, the OOPs is really insensitive to the women on here who struggle with fertility issues. Since you cannot figure out how to change your avatar, I'm going to assume you are not a regular participant and don't realise that.

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  • FutureMrsO
    Super May 2017
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    My friend was about 8 months pregnant when she walked down the aisle, she got a corset back dress so it can be adjusted incase she suddenly got bigger. It fit her beautifully.

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  • Meet_The_Clarks
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    I have twins- they are 13 now. I delivered them at 34 weeks and 5 days...so babies don't always come on their due date, particularly with multiples. It's very hard work and honestly, physically taxing. If you can, do as much as you possibly can now with the wedding planning. Maybe push the date up as others suggested. Good luck and congrats!

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  • Kathryn_V
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    Can't we all just say "Congrats" and move on??

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  • Tamara
    Super October 2017
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    FIRST- Congratulations, it is a huge blessing.

    Second- is it possible that you can move the date?

    I was actually freaking out recently (a few days ago!) thinking I was pregnant and the first thing my Fiancé told me "don't worry, we can always move the date to AFTER to give birth! (awww! isn't he so cute?! lol )

    NOW, before people start bashing me, I would like to make it clear that I WAS NOT FREAKING OUT BECAUSE I DONT WANT KIDS OR ANYTHING! I only felt that way because I have seen a few friends of mine pregnant on their wedding days and they did not enjoy it, in fact, they hated it ( I am sure everyone feels different, though)

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  • SarahHoff
    Expert October 2017
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    Is there a way she could have shared that she got pregnant by accident without being offensive to those who have struggled with it?

    I honestly don't understand how it is offensive, but I haven't had to deal with infertility in my life so far. She is sharing her experience and to her is was an 'oops'.

    I honestly want to understand.

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  • Tamara
    Super October 2017
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    People - arguing on other people's posts = pathetic. Let it go and keep it movin'.

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  • MNA
    Master April 2018
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    @Sarah: If they've been ttc, it wasn't an accident. Leaving off the oops would have been fine.

    @Tamara: What exactly is it that you're doing, aside from vioing?

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