I know, I know I'm at serious risk of sounding like those reality make over programmes with this blog post title!
The first thing I did after I fell pregnant was tell my folks. That was in our case my Mama (the crazy one), JB's Mum (the 1st time grandmother) and Dad (the happy one). We chose to tell them the next day over a spot of dinner. As it was my birthday the following day they did not suspect anything untoward when I rang and told them they must come over the very next day and no excuses.
When they arrived we made them a cuppa and stood in our kitchen. Then we just blurted it out. We could not contain our excitement at telling them a moment longer. Understandably they were thrilled! We spent the next couple of hours eating and discussing how amazing it was going to be. We cooked marinated pork and mash. Just in case you were wondering!
We broke the good news to my Sister, bro-in-law, brother and sis-in-law a couple of days later at my family dinner. It was lovely to see there faces as it had been seven years since my wonderful niece was born and i'm sure that our little family was ready for another addition.
Close friends were told that day also. Often over the phone as we were unable to meet up face to face. All knew we were trying so over the moon for us. I must admit a couple of our closest friends were well aware of our struggles. As good friends always lend a sympathetic ear in situations like ours.
Lastly, work. I have a physically demanding job and one that I cannot do properly during pregnancy. I needed to tell them straight away for my babies safety. I was secretly pleased that I could not keep it a secret. I was forced into telling people and I decided it would be extra stress i didn't need trying to keep it quiet. So I told everyone, as soon as I saw them.
Problem solved and stress reduced! I am also glad because this saw the beginning of two months of physical hell.......
More of that later!
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