Telling the family

Well, the big news is out and everyone is so excited! I only have this one photo from Father's day, and Steph's face pretty much tells it all! No one had a clue and our gift idea was perfect.

Father's day was held at Sylvie and Philippe's house. Adrian and I had to hold it all together because we just wanted to burst out the good news. A lot of people were there: Carol, Dad, Steph, Tyler, Dirk, Maria, Herbert, Miriam, Ambre, Ian, and of course Sylvie and Philippe. We ate dinner and waited until later in the evening to let out the surprise.

I told the dads they had to open their gifts at the same time as they were pretty much the same. As they were taking the things from the gift bag, the books were the first be be opened, followed by the picture frame. Steph was the first one to spot it and put it all together. She snapped her head towards my direction and asked/shouted, "You're pregnant?!?" Everyone then got so excited and Sylvie started to tear up. It was awesome! We were smart enough to have the video camera rolling, so we have everyone's reaction on film.

It was a relief to get the news off of my chest and it made me happy to know that everyone was so happy and excited for us too.

Keeping a big secret!

Adrian and I decided not to tell our family the great news yet. Even though it is killing us to keep a tight lip about our little bundle of joy, we thought it would be a wonderful surprise for Father's Day! Adrian took a marker (don't worry, it's non-toxic) and wrote this message on my belly: "Grandkid coming Feb. 2011." He took a few pictures and we are going to put together a fun gift for the dads. I also bought a Grandpa & Me book for Philippe and my dad to open, and a grandparent frame to put the picture in. I hope they like their gifts!.....especially the news of the baby!!

Oh Boy! .....or girl

Wow! We just found out this morning that we are going to have a baby! Adrian and I are SO excited!! We actually have been trying to conceive for about 8 months now, and I have been feeling a bit different lately. A couple of days ago my legs were so hot, I thought I was having hot flashes or something! But now it all makes sense.

I woke up this morning and used the pregnancy test I have been stashing for a few months. I was so nervous as I sat watching for the plus sign to appear in the display window, and sure enough it did! I couldn't believe it at first, then I got all excited. I ran down stairs and threw it on Adrian's lap. He looked at it and asked, "Are you really pregnant?" And then we both were hugging each other.

On my way to work, it was all I could think about. I smiled, and then cried. I am really excited, but also very nervous at the same time. I can't believe we are going to be parents!!