Ellie Bellie
Enjoying my Little Girl!
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Ferne - This is the first grandchild for both sides. On top of that, DH and I have been together for nearly 18 years (married for 10 this July), so I'm sure some people are thinking it's about time! I told one of my dearest friends this afternoon and she burst into tears she was so excited. Then, while we were at the mall, she began looking at all the baby gear she wanted to buy.
There is one friend I'm concerned about telling. She's struggled with infertility for more than a couple years (with 2 failed IVFs) and is currently going through the adoption process. The first attempt at adoption fell through in a horridly painful way (baby taken back after she had him for a week). Now they've got a really promising match with another baby due in early December. I don't want to take away from her excitement or "steal her thunder" with telling her about my pregnancy, but I don't want her to feel like I've been hiding it from her either if I wait until mid-December (14 weeks). I also worry about her being resentful that I was able to get pregnant so quickly (less than 2 months after going off BC). She lives out-of-state so she only knows what I tell her over the phone. That also makes it difficulty to read her reaction. I was planning to tell her this week, now that we're telling family and close friends. Any suggestions?
There is one friend I'm concerned about telling. She's struggled with infertility for more than a couple years (with 2 failed IVFs) and is currently going through the adoption process. The first attempt at adoption fell through in a horridly painful way (baby taken back after she had him for a week). Now they've got a really promising match with another baby due in early December. I don't want to take away from her excitement or "steal her thunder" with telling her about my pregnancy, but I don't want her to feel like I've been hiding it from her either if I wait until mid-December (14 weeks). I also worry about her being resentful that I was able to get pregnant so quickly (less than 2 months after going off BC). She lives out-of-state so she only knows what I tell her over the phone. That also makes it difficulty to read her reaction. I was planning to tell her this week, now that we're telling family and close friends. Any suggestions?
Personally, waiting until 14 weeks isn't a bad idea as many first-timers kind of use the completion of the first tri as assurance that things will end up ok. I wouldn't go into all the details about being off BC only 2 months, but tell the friend you wanted to let her know from you directly and that you hope it's not something that will come between you guys. GL!!
So excited!!!! This is my first and I really hope all goes well for everyone!!!
bluebird and crush! Welcome to the club! H&H 9 months!!
Today, I broke out some maternity leggings and I felt so good in them! So I went online I bought two more pairs. During my first pregnancy, I don't think I wore maternity clothes until after week 20, but here I am in week 8 breaking out the maternity clothes. Granted I am not as slim as I was with my first, but I think this time, I am going to throw out vanity early and allow comfort to rule!
