Unprotected Hiccups

(We’re on a road trip when Dad starts hiccupping. I’m the oldest of five kids.)
 
Mom: “Hold your breath!”
 
Dad: “I tried that!”
 
Mom: “I’m pregnant.”
 
Dad: “WHAT?!”
 
Mom: “Did I scare you enough?”
 
Dad: “You’re crazy, you know that? Yes, you scared me enough!”
 
(The next day, it’s Mom that’s hiccupping.)
 
Dad: “Mary, I’m pregnant.”
 
(My mom stares at him, cracks up, and is no longer hiccupping. Since then, our family has cure hiccups by declaring pregnancy.)