# Well \*that\* wasn't supposed to happen, or, bella gets knocked up **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 11, 2002, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843 "2002-10-11T17:33:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/61 "2002-10-13T21:08:48Z")
Aaron was an “oops” baby, too. After a rather interesting obstetrical history, I didn’t think I could get pregnant, but I did, during a visit from Airman. When I went to the doctor, and I found out the test was positive, I almost fainted from surprise and happiness. In fact, the day I had my 20-week ultrasound, I was supposed to see the infertility specialist for a workup. Aaron’s smiles are the most beautiful thing in the world, I think. (See the second link in my sig for proof. 🙂 ) Good luck, **bella**. Robin ---
**Author:** ![belladonna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@belladonna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/belladonna)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2002, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/62 "2002-10-13T23:36:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Dangerosa \* > \*\*(And wasn’t it you who was supposed to be teaching us to knit with that vagina? This is what you get for dropping stitches.) \*\* Bwahahahahahah! Of all the things to be remembered for! :o 😃 It’s funny **Dangerosa** , but one of my extended cousins works for an adoption agency. She’s told me more than once that a significant number of adoptive mothers find themselves “with child” once the papers are signed. Maybe the powers that be just finally realize that they **really** mean business. And your little guy is precious, **MsRobyn**. I love the one of him on the brown background. He looks so intense! Okay, as long as we’re showing off pics, here’s one of my little dude. [Link](http://fff.fathom.org/pages/belladonna/phil%20on%20deck.JPG). Now honestly, do they _get_ any cuter than that? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Magic8ball](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Miss\_Magic8ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Magic8ball)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2002, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/63 "2002-10-14T00:26:49Z")
DONT SPOIL THIS ONE Seeing as how I’m to young to even be THINKING of sex, let alone pregnancy, I can’t help you there… But Do you want his child? Will it be worth it? ---
**Author:** ![pesch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pesch/32/4925_2.png) [@pesch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pesch)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2002, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/64 "2002-10-14T01:07:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Persephone \* > \*\*But my husband did get a vasectomy four weeks after John was born. Oh yeah. 😃 \*\* And so did I shortly after my son was born. He was #3 and an OOPS, as was I. I can’t tell you how much better our sex life is after the operation. No more condoms, no more pill, more spontaneity. It was worth it. And so is Mark. Wouldn’t trade him for the world. And because Mark and Lily are about two years apart, they play together, which leaves part of my mornings free. Of course, their mischief also doubles too when they turn their mind to it, but I’m glad they have each other. So please accept my congratulations, Bella. I wish you the best. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2002, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/65 "2002-10-14T01:27:56Z")
Oh, **bella!**. Congratulations! My third son was. . . oh, surprise is not really the word. Shock, perhaps. Rug-jerked-out-from-under-you, crying-in-the-bathroom, total-denial, nonoNO sort of shock, if you get my drift. Now, I would only tell this to my closest 10,000 friends or so. We had been trying to get pregnant, and as soon as I decided (for a number of very good reasons) that getting prenant would be a horrible decision, I took a good look at the calendar, and lo! Too late. I was so upset I didn’t tell anyone except for my husband for several months. Didn’t want to discuss it, didn’t want to think about it. Hoped terrible things would happen to me, the whole bit. It was an awful, dark time in my life, and I only wish I had known all the wonderful supportive people here at the time. It wasn’t until my second ultrasound, at about 5 months, that I finally turned the corner–and of course, all it took was that little tiny figure on the screen, and the nurse telling me, “Looks like another boy!” I walked to the elevator and cried (with happiness–three boys! what more could a woman want?) all the way home, and after that, I was fine. 🙂 Now, of course, he has a little sister (also a suprise, but what the heck, if you have one in diapers you may as well have two). And I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world. It sounds like you’re getting over the shock, and I know you will do what is best for you. My surprise babies have been a balm to my soul, and I suspect this is true in many cases. Very best wishes to you and your family. (((bella)) karol ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/66 "2003-02-26T17:45:46Z")
I didn’t see this until just now, **belldonna** , but congrats. If I can do anything, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![kung\_fu\_lola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f4b2a3/32.png) [@kung\_fu\_lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kung_fu_lola)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/67 "2003-02-26T18:05:17Z")
**belladonna** , you are so LUCKY!!! The colour of me right now. Brightest of blessings on you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![belladonna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@belladonna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/belladonna)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/68 "2003-02-26T18:08:11Z")
Thanks guys! What a shock to see this thread back on page one, as I sit here with my rapidly expanding belly. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![In\_Conceivable](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@In\_Conceivable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/In_Conceivable)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/69 "2003-02-26T18:14:37Z")
Shocked is not the right word **bella**. I missed this thread the first time around. I open up the MPSIMS forum and see two threads by you. **I was making out with WHO?** AND **Well _that_ wasn’t suppose to happen, or, bella gets knocked up** It made me giggle. ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843/70 "2003-02-26T20:11:39Z")
Damn! It’s **inconcievable** that you beat me to that. I was gonna make a comment about the father being Saddam Hussein. Congrats on the news. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-wasnt-supposed-to-happen-or-bella-gets-knocked-up/131843.md?page=3)