Sharing the News

I found sharing the news with others to be such an exciting time but also nerve-wracking! We wanted to tell as many people as we could in person, so it was difficult at times to keep it from some people over text message or the phone. We did not do the big social media reveal, because we wanted to see peoples’ reactions first-hand as much as we could.

There are a few people that we told that particularly stand out to me in my memories.

First off was my siblings. It was Thanksgiving time so my family was getting together for a meal. This included my parents and my husband’s grandma (the one we ended up living with for a few weeks - see Listing, Selling, Buying, and Moving) who all already knew that we were pregnant, as well as my three siblings who did not know. It was also around my husband’s birthday, so I baked him a ‘birthday’ cake. On it was written “Player 3 due May 2022”.

When we got to my parents’ house for dinner, my two sisters, being nosy, wanted to look at the cake. I told them they weren’t allowed to look at it until it was being served because it was really ugly. I was SO anxious that they were going to try to look at it before it was time, so I watched that cake like a hawk and was nervous if anyone went near it.

My husband's birthday cake to announce the news to my siblings, #clearlynotaprofessionalcakedecorator

Finally, it was time to light the candles on the cake and we sang “Happy Birthday” to my husband as I carried the cake over, shaking. I had it facing him while he blew out the candles. Once the candles were out, I told my siblings to look at the cake now. Immediately, one of my sisters started crying; she was so excited! She was happy to know she’d soon be an auntie to her sister’s child, as currently she was auntie to her best friend’s kid. I absolutely loved seeing this reaction.

Another one that sticks out in my mind was closer to Christmas time. Some friends of ours were having a get together so we popped over for a bit. At this time, I didn’t look super pregnant, so it was easily disguisable under a baggier, thicker winter sweater. When we got there, our friend offered us both a drink to which I said “well…I won’t be drinking for about 9 months”. She was ecstatic for us and couldn’t believe the news!

The final one that really sticks out in my mind is with the friend who is the reason that my husband and I met. He lives in the city and we were going in for an ultrasound just after Christmas and we were supposed to meet up with him for breakfast. Being in Alberta though when it hits -40 and the vehicles don’t want to start, we had to cancel the breakfast. FINALLY, in March when we had another ultrasound, we planned to meet up with him and crossed our fingers that the weather and everything else would cooperate with us. My husband and I arrived at the restaurant early and got a table. I could feel my heart beating so fast I was so excited and nervous. Of course our friend was late which just kept me on edge for longer! Finally, when he arrived, I stood up to greet him. He immediately noticed my belly (I made sure to wear something where it would be very obvious!) and was over-the-moon for us! It was so sweet to see his reaction in person and see his face light up for us.

I am glad that we chose not to post on social media and instead waited it out to tell people and see their reactions in person.

How did you tell others you were expecting? What was your most memorable reveal?

Remember mama, you are doing an AMAZING job no matter what stage of motherhood you are in.