We had all of these elaborate plans and none of them quite worked out, BUT everyone was still pleased with the news in whatever way they received it. I have never experienced such a sense of emotional excitement. I mean when my husband proposed to me, I was excited & all, but I didn't have to hold the news in for any length of time. But this news, we held it in for almost a month and the anticipation had built up so much that once we told - it was like a rush! Not to mention, each response was different in their own little way. Our excitement has escalated greatly and we can't way for that day ...
Original Plans
(Blog that was to be published originally)
About a month or so ago, we found out that we were pregnant. No, we're not joined at the abdomen, BUT we shall share in this joy and pain that comes with childbearing. There are certain things that we both must stop for the next 8-9 months and he will ultimately be the one to have to deal with my emotional ups & downs, my random cravings, any sicknesses that may occur, and the inevitable breakdowns that will occur. So yes,
we are pregnant!
Originally we had decided to tell everyone around my birthday, but as the days went by we knew we couldn't hold it in that long. Too many people were invested in us and especially us procreating so we finally settled on letting the secret out on Mother's Day. Oh what a day it would be! We'll definitely post the many responses soon since I won't actually post this until Mother's Day so that the surprise is not ruined.
Now because we are special, we can't just tell folks. Oh no. We had to come up with something even if just for a few. So here goes what we are going to do:
His folks have been hinting at grand-kids for some time now and the funniest hint was when his mom mentioned filling in her mantle of Christmas stockings; I just had to do something with that. So of course her gift will be a Christmas stocking with a lil poem to remind her of that hint. We'll be at dinner with his dad and sister so they'll find out then as well. My folks aren't necessarily as vocal, but I'm sure they'll be just as excited about the next generation. Each of them will get a poem based on my relationship to them delivered on Mother's Day as well.
Now the most interesting thing will be who opens their card first and calls me to verify. And if we can keep it on the low until we can tell the rest of the folks we know, that will be even better. The children will lead the way right? Heh heh heh ...
What Really Happened
The only person that received a poem was the original Mrs. A Moore. I wrote a few stanzas in her card so she'd be able to take it all in. It's her 1st grand and she's been hinting all along so had to do it up for her. After she finally read the card and began asking questions, Jason had to fill in his dad and sister so they'd know what was going on.
As for my family, I called them and told them beginning with my mom. She tried to play it cool, but she ain't fooling anybody. Everyone was quite excited and each response was special in it's on way. There was a lot of screaming in my ear and a lot of reassuring that I wasn't kidding on my part. Also, there was a lot of "What did you just say?" after me asking "You ready to be an auntie/grandma/grandpa/etc?" Funny!
After reaching as many fam as I could had to call & email the chosen fam (ie. special friends). One that I have to say wins for just the most classic response is from one of my lil ones. She's been asking for months now when the baby is coming. Pokes me or rubs my stomach every time she asks (btw she had poked me earlier in the day). This girl screamed the most excited scream ... I felt like I'd just given her $1 Million seriously. Then she started in with her requests and statements. Got a rattle for the baby. Don't care if it's a boy or girl. Can I go with you to the doctor? Can I hold the baby standing up? I mean this girl was going a mile a minute. Those are just the things I could remember from it, but I'm sure as the months progress, the list will become longer.
Anyway, I just wanted to share one of the best Mother's Day Gifts that I think I've ever given anyone in my life. This baby will be the 1st grandchild on both sides ... shall we say spoiled?! YES! But not spoiled rotten; I will not have that. I am looking forward to this next journey in life and where it shall take me ... take us.
