Here Comes the Mother-to-Be

NY Times ^ | 3.13.2005 | Mireya Navarro

[kstewskis]

Well good for you. I'm glad you have higher standards and want a man that use the word, no.

I'm glad your glad. But the man I marry, will be even more "glad" that I keep that high standard. ;)

[marajade]

Maybe next time I'll preface my post with don't take this personally...

I waited until I got married at 28 and my husband did too at 31. Rare and special.

[gopwinsin04]

[kstewskis]

I waited until I got married at 28 and my husband did too at 31. Rare and special.

It is rare, and very special! Congratulations on giving your husband the best gift a bride could give (and receive too:).

I know it is possible. One of my best friends, in her early 40's, married her husband (he was 50) about a year and a half ago. During the entire time they courted, they were abstinent. If it weren't for their strong faith in God, it would have been impossible. However, they were careful not to lead themselves into "tempting" situations, and relied on God for their strength.

I strongly believe that without God in charge, you have nothing. Or worse, more problems.

They have a wonderful marriage going. I hope mine will be like that someday.

Hat's off to you too :)

[marajade]

I should apologize. It just ticks me off though that the label is its the woman's fault.

[kstewskis]

Oh I completely understand.

As you mentioned earlier, "it takes two to tango."

Not very easy for a woman to get into that predicament all by herself now, is it? ;)

[It's me]

I don't know, but I thought white was supposed to symbolize virginity.

I guess not anymore.

[It's me]

Sure. But then they should have had a very quite wedding.

[It's me]

My wife and I "played house" for more than a year before we were married (though we were engaged at the time). It gave us a chance to work on and out a lot of things together -- financial thoughts, parenting styles, shopping together, dealing with friends (troublesome and otherwise). I think our marriage has been been smoother and worked better for it. Not neccessarily, you just described the first year of most marriages. Why not get married at the start? Didn't really think you loved him/her?

[Capriole]

Shame on you who are so perfect. I'm still a work in progress don't get it right too often. I am still working on my Christian walk.

We who are shaking our heads in disgust are not proud and don't imagine that we're perfect--not by a long shot. We're aware that we're sinners, and that sexual sin isn't even the worst of sins; pride, the sin of Lucifer, is the worst. But when I sin, I hope not to publicly boast about it, celebrate it, and expect others to ignore or tolerate it. Having a big fancy wedding when you're hugely pregnant is horrific taste at the least, and could be said to be really abominable. If these people have sinned, they should be ashamed, not boastful.

[Mr. Blonde]

No one else found it funny, but at one of my friends weddings the bride wore white and the baby had a front row seat. I found it amusing everyone else took it for granted she would wear white I guess.

[It's me]

Oooooops, let's try again.

My wife and I "played house" for more than a year before we were married (though we were engaged at the time). It gave us a chance to work on and out a lot of things together -- financial thoughts, parenting styles, shopping together, dealing with friends (troublesome and otherwise). I think our marriage has been been smoother and worked better for it.

Not neccessarily, you just described the first year of most marriages. Why not get married at the start? Didn't really think you loved him/her?

[Churchillspirit]

Remind Ted Kennedy of that.

[Focault's Pendulum]

You and I met at the Tri State Freeper thing.

When you decide to wear the white...I would like to be there to cheer you on.... All My Respect,..... FP

[SuziQ]

I'm glad for you and your wife! May you have many more years of happiness!

[Celtjew Libertarian]

My wife was a single mother, when we met. Her mother wanted her to wear white, but my wife insisted on wearing cream.

Her daughter was part of the ceremony. I gave a little speech saying that in marrying I was not only accepting the responsibilities of husband, but of father as well.

[NYC GOP Chick]

Of course I remember meeting you -- and I would be honored by that. :)

[Mr. Blonde]

My friend did a similar thing although it was actually his child. But then a lot of boys don't accept either responsibility now days.

I didn't find it bad, but things like that amuse me.

[Churchillspirit]

Saw a picture in a magazine last week of a very pregnant bride wearing an elaborate white gown - veil and all. The dress had been cut round the belly showing it off in all its glory!

Gross