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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Husband's Attempt at Humor During Ultrasound Backfires. Now He Is ‘Banned' from Speaking in Other Appointments
A husband decided to accompany his wife to her ultrasound appointment The pair were excited to hear their child's heartbeat for the first time However, the wife and doctor were not amused by the husband's joke after hearing the soundExpecting a child is one of life's most emotional and transformative experiences. For one Reddit user and his wife, both 31, the journey to parenthood took an unexpectedly awkward — yet humorous — turn during a routine ultrasound appointment. What began as a joyful, exciting day quickly became a moment of comic misfire that will likely be remembered for years to come. 'We went in for the 12-week scan. Everyone's in a good mood, the tech is sweet, and everything looks great,' the soon-to-be dad writes in the post, setting the stage for what was supposed to be a tender milestone in their pregnancy journey. But then came the moment that often brings tears to parents' eyes: the first sound of the baby's heartbeat. 'She puts the wand over my wife's belly, and the room goes quiet. Then: Lub dub. Lub dub,' he recalls. It was then, caught up in the emotion and the surreal quality of the moment, that the expectant father said what he thought would be a lighthearted comment to break the silence. "Without thinking, I blurt out, 'Sounds like a tiny rave in there,'' he recalls. Unfortunately, his attempt at humor didn't land. 'No one laughs. Not the tech. Not my wife,' he recounts. 'The tech just says flatly, 'It's a heart, not a party.' My wife, God bless her, gives me that 'please stop breathing for a second' look.' The silence that followed was deafening. What was meant to be a bonding moment through shared laughter turned into a lesson in timing — and the unwritten rules of ultrasound etiquette. Recognizing the situation, the dad decided to stay quiet for the rest of the appointment. Although no one found his comment funny at the moment, Reddit users flooded the comments in support of the poster. 'Ehhh they just don't have a sense of humor, that's pretty funny,' one person commented. 'Dad joking it up before you are officially a dad.' The fallout, however, didn't end at the clinic. Later that night, his wife sent him a text from another room. 'Tiny rave. Really?' she asked. The poster noted that he has since been 'permanently banned from speaking during future appointments." While the joke didn't garner any laughs, it did lead to an unofficial nickname for their future son. 'We're naming the baby Oliver,' he writes, 'but I know the real nickname will be DJ Heartbeat.' In the end, this expectant father learned a valuable — and slightly embarrassing — lesson: sometimes, the best thing to say during a poignant moment is nothing at all. Still, it's clear that his heart was in the right place, even if his timing was not. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Husband's Attempt at Humor During Ultrasound Backfires. Now He Is ‘Banned' from Speaking in Other Appointments
A husband decided to accompany his wife to her ultrasound appointment The pair were excited to hear their child's heartbeat for the first time However, the wife and doctor were not amused by the husband's joke after hearing the soundExpecting a child is one of life's most emotional and transformative experiences. For one Reddit user and his wife, both 31, the journey to parenthood took an unexpectedly awkward — yet humorous — turn during a routine ultrasound appointment. What began as a joyful, exciting day quickly became a moment of comic misfire that will likely be remembered for years to come. 'We went in for the 12-week scan. Everyone's in a good mood, the tech is sweet, and everything looks great,' the soon-to-be dad writes in the post, setting the stage for what was supposed to be a tender milestone in their pregnancy journey. But then came the moment that often brings tears to parents' eyes: the first sound of the baby's heartbeat. 'She puts the wand over my wife's belly, and the room goes quiet. Then: Lub dub. Lub dub,' he recalls. It was then, caught up in the emotion and the surreal quality of the moment, that the expectant father said what he thought would be a lighthearted comment to break the silence. "Without thinking, I blurt out, 'Sounds like a tiny rave in there,'' he recalls. Unfortunately, his attempt at humor didn't land. 'No one laughs. Not the tech. Not my wife,' he recounts. 'The tech just says flatly, 'It's a heart, not a party.' My wife, God bless her, gives me that 'please stop breathing for a second' look.' The silence that followed was deafening. What was meant to be a bonding moment through shared laughter turned into a lesson in timing — and the unwritten rules of ultrasound etiquette. Recognizing the situation, the dad decided to stay quiet for the rest of the appointment. Although no one found his comment funny at the moment, Reddit users flooded the comments in support of the poster. 'Ehhh they just don't have a sense of humor, that's pretty funny,' one person commented. 'Dad joking it up before you are officially a dad.' The fallout, however, didn't end at the clinic. Later that night, his wife sent him a text from another room. 'Tiny rave. Really?' she asked. The poster noted that he has since been 'permanently banned from speaking during future appointments." While the joke didn't garner any laughs, it did lead to an unofficial nickname for their future son. 'We're naming the baby Oliver,' he writes, 'but I know the real nickname will be DJ Heartbeat.' In the end, this expectant father learned a valuable — and slightly embarrassing — lesson: sometimes, the best thing to say during a poignant moment is nothing at all. Still, it's clear that his heart was in the right place, even if his timing was not. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ioan Gruffudd's wife shares reality of pregnancy after Alice Evans shared reaction to their news
wife, Bianca Wallace, has shared a brutally honest account of her difficult pregnancy journey. The Australian actress, 32, who is expecting her first child with the star, 51, took to Instagram to share a raw photo diary and series of emotional videos documenting what she described as 'some kind of torture' during her first trimester. 'Life lately… Some real moments, because no one needs to be as shocked as I was to find out how f***ed pregnancy actually is,' she wrote, alongside 13 images and videos detailing weeks of intense morning sickness and physical pain. In one clip, Bianca is seen lying in bed with a heat pack, grimacing in pain as she describes how constant vomiting left her bedridden and unable to sleep. She revealed she vomited so violently she threw her back out for four days, and shared a snap of herself looking pale and drained after throwing up 67 times in one day. In another photo, she is seen clutching a bowl of cornflakes - one of the only foods she could stomach for weeks. She reassured others who may be experiencing similarly rough pregnancies, writing: 'You're not crazy! More often than not it isn't just nausea and "morning sickness". It IS s*** and rough and f***ed and it IS ok to be honest about it!' Her pregnancy update comes just over a week after Bianca and Ioan announced they were expecting their first child together, posting a sweet black-and-white image of the actor kissing his wife's baby bump. 'Baby Gruffudd poppin' out to say hello!' they captioned the snap, which was met with an outpouring of love from fans and celebrity friends. But while the couple's news delighted many, it appeared to trigger a scathing response from Ioan's ex-wife Alice Evans, 55, who shared her own cryptic post following the announcement. Without naming the couple, Alice wrote: 'Some people like to go low. I can't. Not because I'm better. But because I have kids. This s*** is some kind of torture.' Update: 'Life lately… Some real moments, because no one needs to be as shocked as I was to find out how f**ked pregnancy actually is,' she wrote, alongside 13 images and videos detailing weeks of intense sickness and physical pain The post sparked speculation among fans that it was a veiled dig at her ex and his new wife, reigniting tensions from the pair's bitter public split. Ioan and Alice finalised their divorce in July 2023 but remain locked in a fiery legal battle over spousal and child support for their two daughters, Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11. Court documents have detailed years of alleged abuse, online harassment, and restraining orders. Bianca was previously granted a three-year domestic violence restraining order against Alice, with Ioan claiming his ex had embarked on a 'smear campaign' against them.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love is Blind UK couple reveal they're expecting their first child together a year after meeting on Netflix show
LOVE is Blind couple Jasmine and Bobby are expecting their first child together - a year after meeting on the Netflix sshow. The couple announced their happy news in a rap song on social media. 4 4 4 4 Mental health nurse Jasmine cradled her baby bump in the sweet clip as Bobby rapped. It started off with a clip of luxury shopping guide Bobby, 33, and Jasmine, 28, sitting together discussing their future. In the emotional video, Jasmine says: "Ideally I would like to raise my children in a household where our foundation is 100. "Because at the end of the day they're going to learn our dynamics." The camera cuts to Bobby declaring his love for Jasmine, rapping to her as they cuddle. He says: "It's been such a crazy year but we took a leap of faith I love it when yuo're next to me. "I was lost but now I'm found but ever since you rescued me we sit and talk on rainy days, just debating baby names. "But our minds keep changing day to day ... I'm looking at your baby bump, guess we'll have to wait until the day you come. "I hope to be a better dad and give you what we never had." The pair have been happily married since Love is Blind was filmed. Love is Blind UK's Jasmine opens up about bitter feud with Netflix co-star They are one of the only two pairs to have sustained their relationship outside of the pods. Meet the cast of Love is Blind UK HERE is the full list of hopeless romantics looking to find love... AARON is a 33-year-old chicken restaurateur from Milton Keynes whose best friend is England footballer Ivan Toney. BENAIAH is 33 from Preston and works as a structural landscaper who travels the world. STAFFORDSHIRE-born Bobby is 33 and works as a globe-trotting luxury shopping guide. CATHERINE, 29, works as a dental nurse from Jersey who is adopted. CHARLIE is 34 from Hertfordshire and is general manager of a gym. DUBLIN-born Conor is 31 and is the owner of a health food business. LONDONER Demi is a 30-year-old safeguarding and attendance manager. SOCIAL worker Ella is from Derbyshire and is 27 years old. GRAPHIC Designer Ellis is 27 from London and says she was raised by her dad who is "husband goals". FUNERAL director Freddie is 32 from Bolton and has a brother with Down's Syndrom. 32-year-old Jake from Leicestershire is a civil engineer who tragically lost his mum. MENTAL Health Nurse Jasmine is from London and is 29 years old and grew up in the Phillipines. JOANES is a resident service manager who was born in Angola but lives in Luton and is 33 years old. FASHION tech founder Jordan is 33 years old and lives in Surrey. LISA is a baby photographer from Edinburgh and is 34 years old. MAKE-UP artist Maria is 30 from Southampton and was devastated by the death of her dad in 2020 during Covid. NATASHA, 32, is a career coordinator from Cheshire and wants to find her forever love like her parents who have been married for 42 years. HEAD of brand and marketing's Nicole is 29 from Surrey and was previously married, but hasn't given up on love. CREATIVE project director Olivia is 28 from London but has lived and worked in Los Angeles. OLLIE works in software sales, lives in London and is 32 but hasn't been in a serious relationship for six years. 37-year-old Priya, who was once engaged for 24 hours, is from Berkshire and works as a procurement manager. RIA is 34 from London and her job is a commercial contracts manager. SPORTS-mad Richie is a 30-year-old from Gloucestershire who works as a sports turf maintenance director. TECHNO DJ and Cellist Ryan is 31 from Edinburgh, but was born in Korea. SABRINA, 35, is a director of marketing and communications from Belfast who describes herself as "unlucky in love". SAM is a 31-year-old Londoner who works as a product design manager and is desperate to find The One. MUSIC boss Sharlotte, 35, London, is a global communications director at Universal. JUNIOR Doctor Shirley, 27, is from London, but was born in the Netherlands and falls for emotionally unavailable men. STEVEN is 37 years old from London and is a gym owner. 38-year-old Tom is a PR and advertising consultant from London who describes himself as a mummy's boy.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
My husband can't kick his secret hosiery fetish… I'm not sure if I should look past his weird kink
DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN a pair of laddered tights fell out of my husband's suitcase my heart sank. I knew he'd started up his fetish again. We've been married for five years, and on the surface we're a happy couple. I'm 34, he's 38 and we're expecting our first child. Our sex life is fulfilling and varied, and we get along very well. But he has a fetish for buying used tights and stockings. I knew about his secret habit before we got married. One weekend I was staying over at his and tried to help him by cleaning and tidying a bit. As I gathered up laundry in his bedroom, I found his stash. I assumed he was seeing someone else and was set to dump him, but he said he'd bought them online and showed me proof. There was nothing sexual in his communications with the seller, he'd even chatted to her about me. It was a business deal. I made him promise to stop, and he agreed. But the other day he returned tired from a business trip and went straight to bed. Wanting to help him out, I went to empty his case into the laundry basket and a pair of tatty black stockings fell out. To put it delicately, they had clearly been worn for several days. I put them on the kitchen table and left to stay with my parents. But I don't know what to do. We're so happy, and we have a baby on the way. Should I look past this weird hobby and focus on the good things? Or is this a step too far? DEIDRE SAYS: This is a question of boundaries – ask yourself what you are happy to accept in your marriage. Many people with this fetish become aroused by the feel or smell of these used items, for others the arousal comes from wearing, or asking their partner to wear the clothes. It's thought these fetishes are rooted in childhood with some linking early sexual awakening with these items, while other experts feel it is simply something you are born with – a little like your sexuality. A lot of people have fetishes, and those relating to used items of clothing, like underwear and shoes, are common. It would help you both to talk to a sexual therapist. Contact the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists ( which can connect you to a reputable counsellor. And you should read my support pack, Fetish Worries, which will give you lots more information and advice. But I must warn you, fetishes like these usually do not go away. DITCHED BY TEXT AFTER TEN YEARS DEAR DEIDRE: MY partner of ten years dumped me by text. I still don't know why. I have no closure, and I can't move on. We were both in our twenties when we met. I was a firefighter and had been called to her block of flats when there was a fire. It felt like we were destined to meet because I fell for her at first sight. Within a few weeks I had moved into her house, and we were very happy. Our sex life was incredible, and we never argued. After a few years things changed. I made friends with a woman at a cycling club and we began to spend time together, training. My partner knew all about it and it was above board, innocent – the woman was married. Nothing ever happened and my partner never complained. A few years later, my partner was diagnosed with anxiety and prescribed medication. That was when the problems started. She became more sociable, and began going out three or four nights a week. Then she started staying away for weekends. It was during one of those extended absences that she texted me, late one night. A two-line text said we were over and asked me to move out of her house before she got home. No explanation, just ten years wiped away like they had meant nothing. I moved out and didn't hear from her again. I tried calling but she didn't answer. I'm blocked from her social media. I don't want to stalk or harass her so there's nothing I can do. But the questions haunt me. What did I do wrong? DEIDRE SAYS: The emotion you are feeling is grief. You're grieving the loss of this relationship, and of the future you'd planned together. Break-ups can feel like a bereavement when you've been together a long time. It's doubly difficult to move on when you don't understand what happened. And it seems she is not willing to explain. So the best thing you can do is accept your relationship is finished and that it's time to prioritise looking after yourself and creating a new life. Read my support pack, Moving On. When you're ready to date again, my support pack Finding The Love Of Your Life will guide you. Remember, nothing stays the same for long, whether good or bad. You will move to a better headspace where you are feeling positive about what is to come. DEAR DEIDRE: EVERY time we argue, my boyfriend insults me. We're both 49 and met in a divorce support group. At first, he seemed funny and kind, unlike my ex. But when we had our first row, he started calling me awful names, like old, fat, ugly and dull. The next day he was fine so I put it down to anger. But now he does it every time we fall out. It's humiliating and embarrassing – I'm worried my neighbours can hear. Having told him it upset me, he promised to stop. But the next time we argued, the put-downs started again. Should I leave? DEIDRE SAYS: Alarm bells are ringing. This sounds like a very toxic situation. Some people do lose control of their tongue when they're angry, but even after you explained that it hurt you, he still made no effort to stop. I think your instincts might be correct: Leaving him could be your best option. He is unlikely to change. My Abusive Partner? support pack can help you make your decision. FAMILY FORUM DEAR DEIDRE: I'M being gradually edged out of family gatherings and I don't know what to do. I'm a 64-year-old widower, my brother is 65. Being so close in age, we were like twins growing up. When he married his wife 20 years ago, I was quite happy for him. I didn't particularly take to her because she came across as bossy and domineering. However, my brother seemed content, so I didn't say anything. Over the years, I've begun to see him less and less. We always used to have big family Christmases. When our parents died, my brother took over hosting duties. I used to love attending, especially after my wife died. But the past two years, they claimed their house was 'too cramped' and there wasn't room for me. Now their eldest son is getting married this summer. I've always doted on my nephew, so I was looking forward to attending and staying in the same hotel as everyone else. But when I asked my brother for details to book my room, he said the hotel was 'full' and that there was only space for me to attend the evening reception, so maybe I'd better not bother. He sounded rushed and stressed telling me this news. I suspect it's my sister in law's idea, not his. I don't want to speak up and cause a family feud, so I'm stuck. DEIDRE SAYS: I understand why this is very hurtful for you. You must feel excluded and snubbed. It sounds like your sister-in-law is jealous of the closeness you shared with your brother. Some people – especially those who want to control their partner – can feel threatened by a relative's influence. They see you as someone who has the power to upset their dominance, so they prefer to keep you at arms' length. I understand why you don't want to spark a rift, but I'm afraid that means there's little you can do. I'd concentrate on seeing your brother and nephew separately from your sister-in-law. If you maintain a strong relationship with them, they might be encouraged to stand up for you themselves, and insist you get invited to events. CAN'T GET IT UP DEAR DEIDRE: COULD my difficulty getting an erection be because I masturbated a lot when I was a teenager? I'm 22 and in a happy, stable relationship with my first ever girlfriend. But every time we try to have sex, I can't get an erection. She worries it's because I don't fancy her – but I do. She's gorgeous. My body just doesn't seem to work. I'm managing to satisfy her in other ways but this is frustrating us both. Did I break my equipment? DEIDRE SAYS: It is almost impossible that your teenage masturbation could in any way 'break' your bits. Lots of people masturbate frequently – even several times a day - when they're young. It's natural and harmless. It's more likely anxiety is causing you to freeze down below. My support pack Solving Erection Problems will teach you techniques that will help. I would also recommend you see a doctor to rule out any physical causes. Some health issues do lead to erection problems, so it would be wise to rule those out.
