We announced the pregnancy last night at David's party. Everyone was so excited!!! And my mother-in-law, (who already knew) brought me a gift of this sweet little pink beanie baby "in hopes" that it's a girl. If it turns out to be a boy, i'll probably have to delete a lot of what i write in this blog so it doesn't scar him for life! But when everyone saw David's shirt, there was a good 5 seconds of silence, and then a "Really?!" and then congratulating. It was very nice and enough celebration to satisfy even me.
If it does turn out to be a girl, i have lots of people who are willing to loan me girl clothes.
Here's something i really like about motherhood. It is such an equalizer. You can talk to any woman with a child when you've got yours with you. You make friends in elevators, stores, anywhere. The mom can be wearing much more expensive clothes than you do, look completely different, be a different race, and it doesn't matter. The phrase "How old is yours?" is sure to bring out a good conversation and an empathetic ear. Moms also know that it sucks to have to buy clothes and toys and baby gear, so it's like we all have a free rental system. i had maternity clothes out to my friend Cassie until she had her baby. David is sleeping in his cousins' crib and is changed on their changing table. My friend Sarah's baby Macy is using David's swing. About half of David's whole wardrobe was given to us by people who are done having babies. It's this world of giving and generosity and sincere support that i didn't know existed until having David. You always see moms together, but when you become a parent, it's easy to understand why. Being a mother has brought me back to being close with friends i'd grown apart from, because we suddenly have this giant thing in common. It's a not-so-secret secret society:)
Anyway, i'll let you know what happens at the nurse prenatal appointment.
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