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Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Our very good friend from out of state is having his first baby (I think about 15 weeks along). They are in town this week and we found out they just got engaged! It's very exciting and we're meeting up this weekend. We were going to tell them our news (I am 6 weeks) since we never see them in person and this is a BFF. DH and I don't want to steal their thunder however, so now we're not sure if we should say anything. Would you tell them? We probably will not see them again until maybe December or maybe next year.
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Posted 9/15/11 10:01 AM  |
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LaurenExp
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I don't think so at all. I think they will be thrilled for you. Its not like you're at a party or something and revealing to everyone for the first time. You are just telling them! I think its great.
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| Posted 9/15/11 10:07 AM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I just went thru this with my cousin. This is their first and my third.
I shared my news as well.
The majority thought it was fine, that every baby should be celebrated. But there were some who thought I stole thunder.
Honestly, I'm just as excited about this baby as I was for my 1st 2, and so was everyone else.
Do what you feel comfortable with.
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| Posted 9/15/11 10:09 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I would tell them. I had a situation not really the same but I told my best friend of over 30 years i was pregnant and in the same conversation she told me she was too. In no way did i think she was trying to "steal my thunder" in fact i was over the moon excited for her as she was for me. Again this is jmo
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| Posted 9/15/11 10:11 AM |
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buttercup
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I would feel them out first and make a game day decision.. only because sometimes hormones make people normally chilled out people a bit uptight. I honestly dont' think you'll be stealing their thunder because one, you already know they are expecting, and second, you know they are engaged, its not like a surprise or he's going to propose or anything like that. You guys are meeting up, and you have some exciting news as well.
Regardless, you should do what you are comfortable with.. good luck!
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| Posted 9/15/11 10:13 AM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I don't believe in stealing someone's thunder. The more good news the better!
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| Posted 9/15/11 11:16 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by LaurenExp
I don't think so at all. I think they will be thrilled for you. Its not like you're at a party or something and revealing to everyone for the first time. You are just telling them! I think its great.
This.
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| Posted 9/15/11 11:22 AM |
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alli3131
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
If it is a party then I wouldnt do it. If it is just you guys out to dinner then absolutely tell them.
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| Posted 9/15/11 11:51 AM |
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dianadrw
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by alli3131
If it is a party then I wouldnt do it. If it is just you guys out to dinner then absolutely tell them.
ITA
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| Posted 9/15/11 12:08 PM |
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Tell them!!! They'd want to know!!!!!
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| Posted 9/15/11 12:35 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I would definitely tell them! It's great to have a BFF to swap symptoms with and all that. I agree with some of the other ladies that I would probably share with just them, not announce to a whole big group if it's their celebration.
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| Posted 9/15/11 4:58 PM |
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by dianadrw
Posted by alli3131
If it is a party then I wouldnt do it. If it is just you guys out to dinner then absolutely tell them.
ITA
I agree also.
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| Posted 9/15/11 5:15 PM |
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smooney
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by BigSmooch
Posted by dianadrw
Posted by alli3131
If it is a party then I wouldnt do it. If it is just you guys out to dinner then absolutely tell them.
ITA
I agree also.
Well said IMO
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| Posted 9/15/11 5:38 PM |
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
I would tell them. I bet they'll be excited to have a child around the same age as your's and to be pregnant together.
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| Posted 9/15/11 6:03 PM |
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by LaurenExp
I don't think so at all. I think they will be thrilled for you. Its not like you're at a party or something and revealing to everyone for the first time. You are just telling them! I think its great.
I agree! If it's just the 4 of you I don't see a problem at all!
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| Posted 9/15/11 7:24 PM |
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fakenamettc
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Honestly I never understood the whole stealing someone's thunder. So I would tell 
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| Posted 9/15/11 8:17 PM |
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anewday
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by BigSmooch
Posted by dianadrw
Posted by alli3131
If it is a party then I wouldnt do it. If it is just you guys out to dinner then absolutely tell them.
ITA
I agree also.
ITA too
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| Posted 9/15/11 9:07 PM |
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by anewday
Posted by BigSmooch
Posted by dianadrw
Posted by alli3131
If it is a party then I wouldnt do it. If it is just you guys out to dinner then absolutely tell them.
ITA
I agree also.
ITA too
perfectly said. and i'm sure they'll be thrilled to have a child the same age as yours!
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| Posted 9/15/11 9:17 PM |
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LadyH
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Re: Do you think this is stealing their thunder?
Posted by LightUpOurLife
Posted by LaurenExp
I don't think so at all. I think they will be thrilled for you. Its not like you're at a party or something and revealing to everyone for the first time. You are just telling them! I think its great.
This.
yes I agree with this
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