I have a cautionary tale to share about a birth announcement gone horribly wrong, one that serves as a lesson for both new and seasoned dads. Thankfully, ours has a humorous ending (no, not that kind). We’re still happily married, which is a good sign, right?
After the arrival of our third child (a beautiful baby girl who felt like a 10 lb. bowling ball), I found myself a tad sore and eager to take a shower the next day. My mom graciously offered to help, and I managed to make it through. Feeling worn but refreshed after the shower, I couldn’t wait to relax in bed while the baby napped. But just as I was about to settle down, my husband intercepted me with a shocking revelation that sent my world spiraling.
In a conversation that played out like a scene from a sitcom, he said, “I sent some pictures to work to show them the baby. They’re great, right?”
In disbelief, I glanced at the photos and exclaimed, “You’ve got to be kidding me!”
He confidently replied, “No, why? I think they look nice.”
My voice rose in panic, “OH MY GOD! You must be joking! The one with the three of us was right after the delivery, and I’m NOT covered up! It looks like a crime scene! Did you even LOOK at them?”
With mounting panic, he confessed, “Well, yeah. I even had your brother take a look before I sent them!”
At that moment, my brother, who was present, was trying to defend himself, “We were just focused on your faces! It was a cute family shot… from the waist up!” My brother was laughing, my mom looked horrified, and I felt my blood pressure rising along with my postpartum pain.
My husband went into full damage control mode, repeating, “Oh no, how did I miss that?” He was in disbelief, muttering, “Who even takes that kind of picture?”
I barely held my frustration in check as I shouted, “YOU ASKED THE NURSE TO TAKE IT! AND HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE CROP TOOL ON YOUR PHONE? GET IT TOGETHER!”
He rushed to the bathroom to call his manager but struggled to get through. Finally, he found a different number and nervously started the conversation, “Hi! So, yes, baby’s great, and my wife is doing wonderfully! But I sent you some photos that I need you to NOT look at and delete. Just don’t even open them, trust me!”
His manager probably thought he’d sent something scandalous, and he wouldn’t have been far off! My heart raced as I realized the potential for embarrassment; the thought of my kids having to change schools because of their dad’s blunder was almost too much to bear.
My husband nervously laughed, “Okay, if you do get them, please don’t share them with the office. I sent one that should NOT have been included. Thanks!” After hanging up, I was at a loss for words, wishing I could fast-forward time.
When he finally re-emerged, he found that the photos hadn’t actually gone through; he had accidentally sent them to his manager’s home phone, which resulted in several failed message alerts. I’m pretty sure I aged five years during that ordeal! I walked into the hospital at 38 and left two days later feeling like I was 43!
Valuable Lessons Learned:
- My husband should have limited smartphone access for at least a week after the birth of our child, especially when it comes to sharing photos.
- He needs a female to double-check any images before they’re sent out. If he and my brother missed that part of the shot, no woman would have!
- This story will serve as a cautionary tale for our kids about the dangers of accidental sexting (from their parents), ensuring we won’t have any issues in the future.
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