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See Man’s Reaction When His Wife Says She’s Pregnant After 17 Years Of Trying
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See Man’s Reaction When His Wife Says She’s Pregnant After 17 Years Of Trying

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When Dana Griffin-Graves created a playful surprise for her husband Arkell to announce her pregnancy, she knew he’d react emotionally, but she had no idea that he would cry tears of joy! Given the rough time they’ve had while trying for a child, however, Arkell’s response becomes all the more meaningful.

The two have been trying to conceive a child since their wedding almost 17 years ago, but after four miscarriages and a stillbirth, they were ready to give up. “It was definitely a struggle… a rollercoaster with emotions,” Dana told a local news station. “I just got to the point where I was like ‘you know what, I want to stop trying.'”

“I have never been that excited before in my life,” said Arkell. “Not mainly for myself, but for her.” Doctors have said that the baby boy, five months along, is doing fine and that he is due in February.

(h/t: wric.com)

After 17 years of trying, four miscarriages and a stillbirth, she’s pregnant again and her husband can’t hold his emotions:

Here are the buns and ultrasounds that he found in the oven:

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LarsHolst
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder why people use the phones to capture there very intimate moments and put it on the web? He asks her to come to him and she still keeps holding that f***ing phone instead of enjoying and embracing this moment together. This is kind of sad indeed.

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CharlesGoingsLmt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Memories don't last forever. This video will. And their son can see how wanted and loved he was before he even got here.

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TracySparkhead
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So very very happy for them both!! What a blessed little boy to have two such loving & excited parents who are going to love him like crazy!!

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SwanJaninek
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What sucks is that your comment is awesome, supportive, and positive, yet the comment where someone complained has more likes.

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AnterMohd
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lovely naturally.....I did loved the reaction its from the bottom of his heart

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TrinaRose
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in the office right now. Crying. Crying like an idiot.

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SaraRomo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One word for you: procrastination... Just kidding, happened to me too.

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CarlaTolland
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't judge this will be nice to show their son when he's old enough. Everyone has their own way of doing things such harsh comments. They look like great parents!

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RachelHutton
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about instead of judging the way she broke the news, you just be happy for them and keep your opinions to yourself.

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MerveGüleroğlu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

19 weeks = 5 months. Can you see how long she waited to tell him to make sure that he wouldn't go through the same pain again? I am very happy for them^^

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AryaRaven
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adoption is an option. I know people want the full experience, but kids in orphanages want homes. And so do pets in shelters.

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MerveGüleroğlu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My exact opinion. But, well... We can't judge people about this kinda things anyways.

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LindaFeldman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lord god, please give this couple a healthy bouncing baby boy, amen

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RachelHutton
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me sad that people can't be happy for other people, they have to nitpick on every thing. That little boy is gonna know he is wanted.

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RachelHutton
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Different people have different ways of doing things, and this woman chose this way. She spent 17 years trying for a baby.

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AmandaAbel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope their pregnancy was blessed and they will always have this video to cherish along with a healthy baby boy!

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SusanL.Miller
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with both sides- but am so glad to see this wonderful moment!

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AndreinaArdohain
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Name is Andreina Ardohain,am from Argentina.I wish to share my testimony with the general public about what this great prince dr. Omon Ebosele has done for me , this man has given me back my lovely home, I was married for 7 years but didn't have a child to call my own i have been to hospitals and my husband was even getting tired of me because i was unable to give birth, the doctors confirmed my husband fertile. So i told my lovely friend Elizalda about it and she told me about Prince Dr. Omon Ebosele who lives in Nigeria and what a lot of people have been saying about him Even television stations air his health programmes, so i took a bold step and took my time to watch him and i was able to get his direct email and phone number, and i contacted him on his direct email(dr.omoneboseleherbalhome@gmail.com) and he promised me that i would give birth to my own child after following his treatment regimen, Today i have a lovely daughter and am pregnant with my second child and i a

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JoMurphy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeeeze give him a hug! I think it was a selfless thing to do to wait so long to tell him. So touching.

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DioneRichardBuss
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a testimony to share, am from the United State Of America am now 54years old Am a journalist baesd in California,I married for about 27years ago without any child so i and my husband went for an adoption of 2kids a male and a female.Last year something wonderful and gracious happened to me i came across this witch doctor in the internet that promise to help me get pregnant which i totally disagree,,,How can i be pregnant looking at my age? he ask me not to worry that his only specialize on pregnancy no other. That after the job has been completed there is no any side effect, so i gave a try, and then he instructed me on what to do which i did, could you believe i miss my periodical time that same Month, and i was pregnant.Today am now the happiest woman on Earth,,While am i testify to this site? i know there are lots of people that are in this same mess don't give up there is hope. contact him for help,he is always available to help.you can reach him on mail:specialspellte

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EsZab
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why instead of cuddle and hug him she was holding her phone and recording?!?! seriously public attention is more important that your husband and intimacy of this moment?

Lars_Holst avatar
LarsHolst
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder why people use the phones to capture there very intimate moments and put it on the web? He asks her to come to him and she still keeps holding that f***ing phone instead of enjoying and embracing this moment together. This is kind of sad indeed.

chasboy3 avatar
CharlesGoingsLmt
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Memories don't last forever. This video will. And their son can see how wanted and loved he was before he even got here.

Load More Replies...
tracy_roksvaag avatar
TracySparkhead
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So very very happy for them both!! What a blessed little boy to have two such loving & excited parents who are going to love him like crazy!!

Swan_Janinek avatar
SwanJaninek
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What sucks is that your comment is awesome, supportive, and positive, yet the comment where someone complained has more likes.

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sembah_mahadi avatar
AnterMohd
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lovely naturally.....I did loved the reaction its from the bottom of his heart

trinarisos avatar
TrinaRose
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in the office right now. Crying. Crying like an idiot.

sararomo avatar
SaraRomo
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One word for you: procrastination... Just kidding, happened to me too.

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cmt3943 avatar
CarlaTolland
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't judge this will be nice to show their son when he's old enough. Everyone has their own way of doing things such harsh comments. They look like great parents!

rachel_hutton_102 avatar
RachelHutton
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about instead of judging the way she broke the news, you just be happy for them and keep your opinions to yourself.

sarikirmizi_aycicegi avatar
MerveGüleroğlu
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

19 weeks = 5 months. Can you see how long she waited to tell him to make sure that he wouldn't go through the same pain again? I am very happy for them^^

MidnightBones avatar
AryaRaven
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adoption is an option. I know people want the full experience, but kids in orphanages want homes. And so do pets in shelters.

sarikirmizi_aycicegi avatar
MerveGüleroğlu
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My exact opinion. But, well... We can't judge people about this kinda things anyways.

Load More Replies...
hineni avatar
LindaFeldman
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lord god, please give this couple a healthy bouncing baby boy, amen

rachel_hutton_102 avatar
RachelHutton
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me sad that people can't be happy for other people, they have to nitpick on every thing. That little boy is gonna know he is wanted.

rachel_hutton_102 avatar
RachelHutton
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Different people have different ways of doing things, and this woman chose this way. She spent 17 years trying for a baby.

pandabel8140 avatar
AmandaAbel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope their pregnancy was blessed and they will always have this video to cherish along with a healthy baby boy!

54f516fe5361a avatar
SusanL.Miller
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with both sides- but am so glad to see this wonderful moment!

dr_ezekielotabor avatar
AndreinaArdohain
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Name is Andreina Ardohain,am from Argentina.I wish to share my testimony with the general public about what this great prince dr. Omon Ebosele has done for me , this man has given me back my lovely home, I was married for 7 years but didn't have a child to call my own i have been to hospitals and my husband was even getting tired of me because i was unable to give birth, the doctors confirmed my husband fertile. So i told my lovely friend Elizalda about it and she told me about Prince Dr. Omon Ebosele who lives in Nigeria and what a lot of people have been saying about him Even television stations air his health programmes, so i took a bold step and took my time to watch him and i was able to get his direct email and phone number, and i contacted him on his direct email(dr.omoneboseleherbalhome@gmail.com) and he promised me that i would give birth to my own child after following his treatment regimen, Today i have a lovely daughter and am pregnant with my second child and i a

jo_murphy_37 avatar
JoMurphy
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeeeze give him a hug! I think it was a selfless thing to do to wait so long to tell him. So touching.

specialspelltemple avatar
DioneRichardBuss
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a testimony to share, am from the United State Of America am now 54years old Am a journalist baesd in California,I married for about 27years ago without any child so i and my husband went for an adoption of 2kids a male and a female.Last year something wonderful and gracious happened to me i came across this witch doctor in the internet that promise to help me get pregnant which i totally disagree,,,How can i be pregnant looking at my age? he ask me not to worry that his only specialize on pregnancy no other. That after the job has been completed there is no any side effect, so i gave a try, and then he instructed me on what to do which i did, could you believe i miss my periodical time that same Month, and i was pregnant.Today am now the happiest woman on Earth,,While am i testify to this site? i know there are lots of people that are in this same mess don't give up there is hope. contact him for help,he is always available to help.you can reach him on mail:specialspellte

wiolka avatar
EsZab
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why instead of cuddle and hug him she was holding her phone and recording?!?! seriously public attention is more important that your husband and intimacy of this moment?

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