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Is saying "we're pregnant" okay?

I read an article about how women get annoyed/ aggravated/ furious when a woman's partner/boyfriend/ husband says "we're expecting" or "we are pregnant". Now, I think this is a ridiculous thing to get upset about. I think it's wonderful when men are deeply involved in the process and include themselves into it in that way. I don't think it discounts how physically demanding pregnancy is on the woman who is doing the carrying - not at all! Everyone knows men have the "easy part" during pregnancy, it's not like they're trying to steal all the glory by being proud and happy... am I crazy or is this a really silly thing for women to get pissed off about? Opinions welcome!!
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I think WE are pregnant. Yes, I'm the one carrying a baby, but I couldn't have made the baby by myself. He's going to all of my appointments, he's providing, he's supportive, and he puts up with me when I'm over sensitive or needy. Yes, I'm going to be the one delivering the baby, but just because I'm going through so many obvious things doesn't mean he shouldn't get credit and he's not going through things himself.
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We are expecting… sure. We are pregnant? Um last time I checked I was the one gonna be cut open so a whole person could be ripped from my body… so no… WE are not pregnant… I am. :)
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People need to be happy they are claiming the pregnancy. He could be the type that is only waiting on the baby to come for the dna test.
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People need to be happy they are claiming the pregnancy. He could be the type that is only waiting on the baby to come for the d a test.
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I love it. I think it's adorable :)
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It bother me more when he says shes pregnant I'm not pregnant I can't get pregnants ....ok well I didn't do it myself
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Lol it doesn't bother me when he says we are pregnant. I wouldn't say men have the easy part maybe physically easier but to be honest it'd hate to be in my husband's place right now. Poor thing goes with me to every appointment, had to do all of the heavy work and had to listen to my whining and complaining constantly. Just having to deal with my roller coaster of emotions all the time and not being able to get mad is sway its a pretty hard and important job. I'd hate to be in his place.
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I read about this.  I thought it was the stupidest thing ever. Obviously, if you are expecting so is your partner. Its a team thing
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