Pregnant: How to Surprise DH @ Disney [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

mum4jenn

05-27-2002, 11:46 AM

There are pins that have either blue baby Mickey and the year or pink baby Minnie and the year on them. Buy one of each and wrap them up as a gift to Dh. Also you could get the baby Mickey /Minnie stuffed toys and give those to him. Another idea would be to contact Gifts of a Lifetime and see what the Pixies could come up with.

mum4jenn

05-27-2002, 11:48 AM

OH!!!!!! by the way...........
Congratulations
Congratulations

Kermit

05-27-2002, 11:58 AM

Congratulations!

How much do you want to spend? I'm sure WDW Florist could bring some things to your room while you were at the parks that would let him know.

disneyfan551

05-27-2002, 12:42 PM

That is so great! I know where you are coming from, re: the drugs & trying forever... And, we have a precious little 8 m. old DD to show for it!
Maybe you can go on "It's a Small World", and give him the "baby" pins on the ride. Start by telling him that this will be your babies favorite ride, and then let him unwrap the pin! (Try to keep "your secret", it will be such a special memory!!!)

Best of luck! Enjoy every minute of your pregnancy!!!

Liltx

05-27-2002, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the wonderful ideas! Maybe I'll try all of them from smallest to biggest and not explain and let him figure it out.

It has been a difficult process in so many ways but I think it will make both of us appreciate this special gift all the more. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. Thanks for the good wishes!

lorik

05-27-2002, 03:04 PM

Why don't you get on line for one of the rides that are not advised if you are pregnant. When you get to the first warning sign, read it and tell him you won't be able to go on the ride. He should be able to figure it out from there.

iNTeNSeBLue98

05-27-2002, 03:30 PM

I was thinking along the same lines as lorik. There will be rides tha you simply should not ride while pregnant. Go to one of them and surprise him with the news that you can't ride. Some of the other ideas mentioned here are great too. Maybe Gifts of a Lifetime (http://www.giftsofalifetime.com/) could help you. I don't personally have any experience with them, but I've read some stories and hopefully some DISers that have used their services can comment.

Congratulations and Best Wishes for a healthy happy baby.

WDW2002

05-28-2002, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by lorik
Why don't you get on line for one of the rides that are not advised if you are pregnant. When you get to the first warning sign, read it and tell him you won't be able to go on the ride. He should be able to figure it out from there.
This is too cute. Hopefully, he is "smart" enough to figure it out.

LisaNJ25

05-29-2002, 10:04 AM

You could also get mouse ears that say Mom and Dad.

How much loger till your trip? I could never hold that in lol

The day I found out I was expecting #2, I went to the store and bought a baby bottle, wrapped it up and gave it to hubby when he came home from work. There us a 7 year age gap between the kids so he was suprised ;)

Disneycrazymom

05-30-2002, 03:01 PM

Just wanted to say congratulations! I have been there too, enjoy this time together! It is such an exciting time!:D Take care of yourself, take time to rest on vacation.

MeMeMouse

06-01-2002, 01:35 PM

I was in WDW when we found out about me being prego!! I went and bought a pair of mickey baby booties and gave them to my DH on the boat ride after the fireworks!! It was great (he cried). Congrats and good luck!

Diznyqt

06-01-2002, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by lorik
Why don't you get on line for one of the rides that are not advised if you are pregnant. When you get to the first warning sign, read it and tell him you won't be able to go on the ride. He should be able to figure it out from there.

Oh, THAT is a GREAT idea!!! LOL I love it!

BTW, Congratulations!!!!!!

Johnnie Fedora

06-01-2002, 10:40 PM

Before leaving home, maybe you could sneak a few baby items into your suitcase. Upon arrival, arrange for housekeeping to set up a crib in your room while you are out for the day. The baby items could be used to decorate the crib with. Good luck keeping it a secret, and congratultions!!! We discovered our third pregnancy at while vacationing at Disney's HH resort.

disneyfan551

06-03-2002, 08:03 AM

I love the idea about setting up the crib! Nice way to have a "private moment", too...;)

KathyK

06-03-2002, 02:13 PM

Congratulations! I don't know how you'll wait till you're 2.5 months. I had to tell DH the minute I peed on the stick and saw 2 lines (after 18 mo. of trying and a miscarriage). I give you a lot of creduit if you can hold out that long.

Everyone seems to have great ideas. Let us know how it turns out.

--Kathy

Buckleybunch

06-03-2002, 02:55 PM

<h1> CONGRATS!!!</h1>

How exciting for you and your husband!!

vickyBaby

06-03-2002, 03:31 PM

Congratulations. That is wonderful. Best of luck to you. Is your husband the type that will be okay with you withholding this information? Not to put a damper on things, but I would hate to see your beautiful trip take a negative downturn because he didn't know as soon as you became pregnant.

His_Lordship

06-03-2002, 03:33 PM

There is(or was) a film called the Making of Me in the Wonders of Life Building at Epcot. They show a film about childbirth. Maybe you could arrange to have the guide there ask if anyone in the audience is expecting after the movie ends.

Liltx

06-03-2002, 06:32 PM

Don't worry my husband won't get upset. We have a deal about when he will find out. When we first started trying almost 4 years ago he told everyone (he was very excited of course and we had no idea there would be any challenges). Later this caused us both great anguish as we heard the same familiar baby questions again and again. Only our very close friends know the situation. So he decided it would be better for him to find out after I heard the heartbeat. He just can't control himself! I, of course, forgave him but I think he has always felt sorry about it and this will help him to feel vindicated. Strange I know but only those who have been where we are can understand the deals you make between yourselves. I have always been big on surprises and plan at least one big surprise for him each year for all kinds of occasions. Trust me he would be disapointed if I didn't.

Thanks for all the great ideas. I got a PS for Cali grill the first night we're there an hour before the fireworks. This is our tradition. I am going to have the staff bring champagne (for him only of course) right before the fireworks inside a baby bottle and I am working on a poem which I will put in a card with the baby minnie and mickey pins. We will definitely get the mouse ears and buy something for B2003 at World of Mickey.

Thanks for the well wishes!

JenRuss5

06-04-2002, 11:31 AM

I can relate to the emotional roller coaster of infertility. We tried for a couple of years without success UNTIL we hit the jackpot! QUADRUPLETS!!!! Yep, we are the proud parents of a 12 year old daughter AND almost 5 year old quadruplet boys. This November will be their first trip to the world. So, my next question is, Are you sure as to how many sets of booties or pins you will need to surprise your hubby with? Just a thought... Congrats, and let us know how the big announcement goes.

06-04-2002, 01:58 PM

Congratulations!!!!! I was thinking the same as JenRuss.
But, please make sure you check with your doctor first. You will be in the very beginning and delegate stages of pregnancy and please just check about flying, etc.
What a great way for your husband to find out you are having a baby(ies) :) Best wishes :) and congratulation again!:Pinkbounc

MinnieGi

06-05-2002, 09:52 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! You must be so excited! We also tried for 4+ years and finally had our treasured DD in Aug of 2000. Good luck to you and your little one! Good luck to you trying to not spill the beans. I couldn't wait a minute!!!!!!!! :)

Just some thoughts though since you are not leaving for 2 1/2 months - how are you going to explain your symptoms, morning sickness, tiredness etc. Maybe you'll be lucky and not get any, but he might guess anyway if you are getting sick everyday. Also I had an early u/s to date the pregnancy and make sure everything was alright. I'd of hated for DH to miss that.

Happy and Healthy Nine Months!!!

Gi

Liltx

06-06-2002, 08:32 AM

It is only four weeks away so I think I can keep the secret. Besides I have been sending cards with all of my friends (they think it is for our anniversary) going on vacation to put in the mail in different states, so he is already getting those. It makes it easier because I am already starting part of the surprise. The cards just say things like. Are you ready?, Something's happening, Can you wait?. I have had a sonogram every month for the last three months to check if the follicle was mature before they injected me. Beautiful I know. This is why I also know that there is only one. We get to watch the little follicle move (not that I could really tell what I was looking at). So far no sickness but if I do I can attribute it to the clomid which would always make me sick for two weeks anyway. I have also told my doctor that I do not want anymore ultrasounds as I want the baby nomatter what is wrong and I couldn't make that decision. I have an exact due date because of the above procedures so it is not necessary. Although I might change my mind later. But in my love of surprises I will not find out the sex.

mum4jenn

06-06-2002, 09:25 AM

I am very excited for you and have enjoyed reading everyone replies. Just make sure you give us an update after your trip so we will know what reaction your dh has. My bet is you will get tears!!!!!!!!! Good Luck and best wishes for a trouble free pregnancy and a wonderful healthy beautiful baby.

MinnieGi

06-06-2002, 08:41 PM

Liltx - you sound like you really have everything covered. I like your Clomid excuse, that should work. Please do tell us how it all turns out. I love surprises too - I know your DH will be overwhelmed with joyous emotion!!

Good luck!

wdwnutze

06-08-2002, 10:01 PM

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Pin Wizard

06-08-2002, 11:46 PM

Wow! I'd never be able to keep that a secret for so long. When I found out I was pregnant I couldn't even wait until DH was home from work. I called him at work and told him! :D

KathyK

06-10-2002, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Liltx
I have also told my doctor that I do not want anymore ultrasounds as I want the baby nomatter what is wrong and I couldn't make that decision. I have an exact due date because of the above procedures so it is not necessary. Although I might change my mind later. But in my love of surprises I will not find out the sex.

Just keep in mind that there are many reasons for U/S throughout a pregnancy. I would never terminate a pregnancy, yet I had about 30 U/S throughout my high risk pregnancy. These were primarily to ensure that the problems the pregnancy was causing to my health were not harming the baby. For the last 6 weeks of my pregnancy, I had biophysical profile U/S twice a week, to make sure that the baby was not under stress, because if she were (yes, I did find out the gender), they would have induced me earlier to protect her. It is also truly remarkable to see the little hands, feet, and the face of your treasured little one while he or she is still inside you.

Jen80370

06-11-2002, 08:50 AM

Congrats! I'm sending pixie dust and great vibes your way!

Pin Wizard

06-11-2002, 09:07 AM

I didn't mind the ultrasounds or biophysical profile at all. However, as my OB documented in his chart, I "refused" an amnio. Same reason...I'd keep the baby no matter what. He asked why I wouldn't have one done. I told him that I knew 2 people who had it done. One was okay, the other lost the baby. That was a 50-50 shot to me even though he said it's much rarer than that.

mum4jenn

10-27-2002, 08:27 PM

SOOOOO........... what ever happened with this?? How did you break the news to your hubby??

WDW2002

10-27-2002, 10:01 PM

I am not sure you will get an answer, mum4jenn, the OP hasn't posted since the end of June. :rolleyes:

mcm

10-28-2002, 05:51 AM

I like the idea about doing a not for preg. ride. But I think I would go to the fast pass machine to have a talk with the CM. They are always standing around. Ask CM about preg. advisory and then start asking about the baby swap. Then walk off saying well, we'll have to come back in ? months for the baby swap.

Then I'd give him the mickey hat and I think I would have a wonder PS at the castle or Chrystal Palace or where ever is special to you.

OOPS, I didn't see other two pages. I think DH might have noticed by now. Although, I'm not sure mine would have.:D