We wanted to wait until we had been to our first doctor's appointment and heard the heartbeat to confirm a healthy pregnancy before telling family and friends. That was too hard! I know in some areas you can go to the doctor right away, but down here they don't really want you in (unless you have problems/concerns) before like 12 weeks. (And if you go anyway, insurance won't pay for it.) It's crazy to expect people to wait that long! I was lucky to get an appointment at 10 weeks. We were able to hear a perfect, strong heartbeat! It was the most amazing sound in the world.
To tell my parents and sister the news, I made them these cute little picture frames. My mom and dad's said '#1 Grandma and #1 Grandpa', and my sister's said '#1 Aunt'. They came down for a visit, and as soon as they got to our house we handed them each a gift bag. We were so anxious to tell them! They opened their 'gifts' and immediately burst into tears of joy, with the ever famous 'Are you serious?!' question. They were shocked, as were we, but beyond thrilled.
We drove up on a Saturday to visit the rest of our families and tell them our news! We wanted to be able to share everything with everyone in person. I made shirts for Chad and I to wear to a family get together with my whole extended family. I need to get a picture of them... Mine said 'Under Construction - To Be Completed October 2009' and Chad's said something like 'New Father In Training'... I don't remember exactly. But they were a hit! We just wore them around and slowly, one by one, people would notice. It was so funny!
No comments:
Post a Comment