Knocked Up? What to Do When the Test Turns Positive
Whether you’ve been trying for months or this caught you off guard - this is your no-BS starting point.
So She's Knocked Up
Maybe it’s the best news you’ve ever heard.
Maybe it’s a total curveball.
Or maybe it’s both - and your brain’s doing backflips trying to process what comes next.
However you're feeling right now, you’re not alone - and you're not expected to have it all figured out by dinner.
This guide is your first step. Straight-up, practical support for guys who want to show up, even when the ground's shifting under their feet.
Step 1: Take a Breath
Whatever you're feeling excitement, nerves, total disbelief - it’s normal.
There’s no “right” reaction. You’re allowed to feel joy, confusion, pressure, even fear… and you’re allowed to feel all of them in the same hour.
What matters most?
You stay in it. You show up. You don’t shut down.
Let’s start there.
Step 2: Say What Matters
Whether this was planned, hoped for, or came out of nowhere - this moment is a big one for your partner too.
You don’t need perfect words. You just need real ones.
Try:
✅ “I’m with you. We’ll work this out together.”
✅ “This changes a lot… but I’m ready to step up.”
✅ “I’ve got your back - even if I’m still figuring it out.”
And maybe steer clear of:
❌ “Are you sure?”
❌ “Well, my life is over.”
❌ “So, what do we do now?” (You’re reading this - that’s what.)
Step 3: Download the Checklist
Before the overthinking kicks in, get a plan.
Hit the button below and download the Free Dad-To-Be Checklist.
It’s your week-by-week(ish) survival guide - made by dads, for dads.
No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just practical things you can actually do to support her and look after yourself.
Step 4: Know What’s Coming (And That You’ve Got This)
Here’s what most guys aren’t told early on:
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You can be both excited and overwhelmed
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You will feel lost at times (and that’s okay)
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Being a great dad doesn’t start the day the baby arrives
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Supporting her starts with understanding you matter in this story too
And that’s exactly what the Pregnant Men Survival Guide is here to help with.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
This moment is the beginning of a massive shift - in your relationship, your mindset and your identity. You’re not meant to navigate that shift alone. That’s why this project exists. To give first-time dads honest, practical, relatable support without the patronising tone or pastel overload.