Today we return from our whirlwind weekend of telling LB's grandparents (and a couple uncles) that there will be a new family member next year. It was very fun and exciting (though exhausting with all the hours in the car!) to see everyone's faces. It made it all a little more real to me and I am glad I don't have to keep this secret from my parents anymore. My weekly phone calls were starting to get tricky and I'm not used to not telling them what's on my mind.
It's hard to say who had the best reaction. I think both of our dads went into shock that they had a difficult time recovering from. Tim's face was priceless. Mouth open, just staring. I loved it. Our moms were both very pleased, and I was once again thankful for such lovely moms in my life. My mom has already offered to come and help when LB is born, for which I am very grateful.
Tomorrow is the big day! First ultrasound and listening for LB's heartbeat! I'm so nervous, I've been having the absolutely most insane dreams full of anxiety and trauma. Joe is quietly confident and excited. I wish I could be more like him! I keep worrying about everything that could go wrong and how terrible I would feel. I really have no reason to suspect any issues but I just won't feel safe until the doctor tells me LB is in there, measuring the right size, with a little heart thrumming away. I hope I can get some sleep tonight!
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