Telling my Side

Since mom only comes over thru a bribe, I pulled out a bunch of clothes I can no longer use and told her to come over and take whatever she wanted. Just under the first item, I hide a bright green onesie that said, “Grandma Loves Me”. Not long after she got there, I placed the bag in front of her and she picked up that first item—a pair of pants. She held them up, then threw them back on top of the onesie! She sat down with a thud on the couch and started to complain about work…. I was stunned for a second but then forced the issue. I made her stand up to see the matching jacket. Just when she went to throw it back onto the pile again, she glanced down and saw the onesie. She looked and said, “My Grandma what? What’s that for?” Just then she looked at me and I was just smiling.

She choked out another “What?... You’re…?” and then she started sobbing so hard she almost fell over. Luckily, she made it back to the couch but was balling uncontrollably into the dress jacket I gave her. I pulled it away, saying, “NO… You’ll ruin the jacket!” and I ran to give her a roll of toilet paper.

She continued to periodically cry as we continued to talk.

After things calmed down a bit, I text Jimmy a pic of the u/s with the phrase, “Uncle Jim, see you in January 2010”. He text “Congratulations” almost immediately so I called him. He seemed pretty excited—more so when he realized I “got mom off [his] back for a few years.” haha

This meant it was time to tell Grandma. We hatched a plan that I would call and stall her until mom showed up unexpectedly. We were discussing a TV show (I know Ed from Bachelorette) when mom walked in and made sure I heard her say “hi ma” to Grandma. At that point, Gramma tried putting me on the phone with mom! I knew I had to hurry so I just blurted, “Grandma. I’m pregnant.” [pause] “WHAT!?!?!?! Oh my G-d!” …over and over again. The rest was a blur since I’m not sure if she was talking to me or mom… but I definitely heard, “Well, thank God I’m lying down!”

I hurried to email everyone else. Not long after, Gramma called back to tell me how excited Uncle Dennis was. Then she begged me to let her tell Aunt Angie. She said, “I told Sadie [the cat] but that’s not enough!” So, of course I told her she could. Her reply? “Good. Now I’ve got to go so I can call her!” Click.

Tami saw her text when she got home. She called, crying. She said, “I was screaming until I heard the phone ring and I started to cry!” She’s too funny. Almost immediately she said, “Don’t worry. I’ll help your mom with the shower.”

Finally, by 9:30pm it was time to relax. In the morning, everyone (but Adam) emailed their congratulations.

Somebody else finally knows!

The (postponed) date for my MIL's birthday finally came, so DH & I presented her with a necklace I made. It had a "Grandma" charm with 5 birthstones (she has 4 grandkids + our little one)

Just when she opened it, my DH said, "We have ALL FIVE stones on there."

She said "how pretty!" and my FIL rushed to help her put it on. We just sat there.... I was hitting my husbands leg under the table.... he finally said, "Did you hear what I said? ALL FIVE stones."

They both gave us blank stares for about 20 seconds before my MIL said, "What? You mean YOU?!"

It was cute

Later, we got to tell my BIL & SIL. My SIL is very excited - the only niece/nephew they have (other side of the family) are teenagers. It'll be nice because their kids are young too so they'll be close in age to our LO.

It was such a relief to finally be able to tell! I'm *hoping* to bribe my mother into coming over this week so I can tell her, then I'll tell my boss sometime the second week of Aug (after 1 more doppler check).

Cravings!

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At 14w3d I've experienced an improvement in morning sickness but brushing my teeth is still hell!

Cravings include:
Sour (lemons, green apples)
Peach Jell-O
Tacos--always tacos.
Grapefruit
Potatoes/French Fries --I've been eating a baked potato with salsa every night for a snack--for 2 weeks!
Fried Chicken (on salads and in sandwiches)
Today's craving: Cottage Cheese.. with peaches! YUM

I've decided this baby will have dark hair, dark blue eyes, and a serious penchant for fruit and starch.

12w1d appointment: 7/6/09

The appointment went well!

I *thought* it would be more intense, but all I had to do was pee in a cup, get weighed (yuck) and see the doc for a doppler check.

I've gained a total of 6 lbs., good!, but feels like so much more

Doc found the heartbeat on the doppler... and says I'm in the "safe zone" now! Yay, Baby Bean!

Extra good news: We found an infant car seat at Meijer for $23.99!!!!

7/11/09

WOO HOO! If this bean is a girl, her name will be Genevieve! Now for a middle name (Noelle?) and a boy name. FUN!

7/15/09
I'm officially in the 2nd trimester at 13w3d! Yippee!!