The Secret is Out!!!

I cannot even begin to explain how good it feels to let the secret out to our families. Over the past week we shared our very special news with our parents, grandparents, and siblings. Everyone is incredibly excited which makes it ten times more exciting for us. It is amazing how as soon as you share your news everything becomes real....nursery plans, maternity leave, showers, maternity clothes, etc. I think Nick and I have been sitting on the edge of our seat for the past few months, holding our breath, hoping everything would go the way it is suppose to.

We told my sister when she came into town. Since she was staying at our house, I felt like it was going to be incredibly hard to hide it. When she arrived, I told her I had a engagement gift in her room I wanted to give her. As she was opening the gift she turned and saw our chalkboard tracker on the wall. It took her a little while to get it, considering she thought I was crazy enough to make one in advance for when I actually did become pregnant. Needless to say she was very happy. (Video to come!)

We told my parents at our anniversary dinner. As we were getting ready to sit down I told them I wanted to show them the chalkboard I had made. My mom knew I had just put one in my dining room. My parents stared at the tiny phone screen completely confused and shocked. After what seemed like forever, my mom asked, are you pregnant? My dad was really shocked too and became a little emotional. For the rest of the night my mom pieced the past few months together. (Video to come!)

After our doctors appointment we had to wait for the rest of the family to get out of work. While we waited, I called my grandparents. My mom-mom was thrilled and didn't take any time waiting to remind me how it was my job as a parent to pray for this little one everyday. 

Finally, Nick called his mom and dad. Both were driving and completely shocked by the news. Nick's mom was really happy. We met with her and Rich for dinner later in the week and caught her up on the past few months. Nick's dad was equally as excited and told us he was waiting for that call.

We decided to Facetime my niece for her birthday and had her share the news with Brandon and Meri. She was really excited. Later, we told Nick's sister who was also very happy for us.  

Now, we wait another week or so to tell all the aunts, uncles, and cousins. Can't wait!!!