So, obviously my mother and father don't read my blog. They still don't know I'm pregnant. I am pretty sure that Stephanie, my oldest sister, has kept the secret, but I know it's going to get harder to keep, especially since I go to Denver at least once a month, if not every other month. With this being baby #5, I'll be showing much earlier than my friends who are on their first or second babies.
So my question to you is: How should I tell them? I'll be seeing them in 10 days and spending a few days with them. Hiding prenatals isn't a problem & neither is being sick, because I haven't been very sick at all. But man do I get tired easily. And Mom wants me to help her with a job (she's a caterer) while I'm there. I'm afraid I won't have the energy to hide it much longer.
I was thinking that I'd have the kids tell them (since the kids figured it out last week). But I kinda want it to be creative.
Maybe if I planned a dinner one night & revolved it around "baby" foods: i.e. baby back ribs, baby carrots... I don't know, what do you think?
Or should I just keep it a secret until they come out for Mr. Fantastic's baptism in October? That's a long time so I don't know if I can keep it hidden that long...
Maybe if I get some really good ideas I can pick a "winner" & send that person a treat!
I just don't know!!! (But I did have an ultrasound last week and know that I'm only having one baby, that's a relief!)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Telling the folks. Should I?
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Major relief when the ultrasound only shows one baby, instead of two.(I should know:O).
I like your baby food idea (oh, that came out wrong). Anyway:). With my second, we had everyone over for our 1st son's birthday. I had a tiny present wrapped for him that we gave him last. Inside was a note that read, "You get to be a big brother."
I'm not really great with ideas, sorry. I hope someone has some great ones for you though.:)
Oh, that came out wrong with a relief of only one baby rather than two. I love my twins. I hope you didn't think I didn't. I just think it's easier to have babies one at a time.:)Okay, I'll go now.
have the kids show gramdma that you are going to have #5. I did that with #3 and it was fun. My yougest had a shirt that said I'm not the youngest.
Did you think you had multiples? My Doc thought I had multiples with Ella...nope...I was just REALLY big by the time I reached 16 weeks when they did the 1st ultrasound!
The t-shirt idea is pretty cute. I can't remember how we told family about baby #4, I'll work on an idea!
I don't have any ideas, I'm sorry. But I do like the idea of dinner with the baby theme as well. I think that's cute.
Um, I laughed when you said you were relieved at only expecting one baby. When we learned we were having twins, I actually thought THAT was a relief! (Don't get me wrong, the pregnancy and delivery and first year were pretty much a beast to get through.) But because we had such troubles getting pregnant in the first place, I was overjoyed at the prospect of getting two for the price of one, so to speak. But I'm happy for you!! ;-)
(BTW, I'm so happy to know you have my name for the swap - I'm sure I'll love the favorite things you're sending, and I can hardly stand the wait! Although, that makes me feel guilty, since it will be a pinch for me to get my stuff out to my gal by Saturday. With those twins we talked about earlier, it's this whole big scheduling fiasco at our house - I just really have to put a lot of effort into everything to get things done.)
Okay, hope you enjoyed that extra long comment. I hope you'll share with us (eventually) how you do end up breaking the news to them. I'd love to hear about it.
another idea... give grandma and grandpa the picture of the ultrasound or if you are brave enough....the pee stick. Just some more ideas
I like the t-shirt idea too.
My idea is to ask for your parents' opinion about paint colors. Have a group of paint chips that are all neutral, with pick and blue chips mixed in. If they don't get it right away, show them a picture of the "new room" you're decorating filled with baby things (crib, changing table, etc.). One of my friends did this when she was remodeling her house and since you always have some project in the works, I though it might work for you and Popeye.
Good luck! I know they're going to be thrilled to have another grandbaby!
First off...congratulations!!! How exciting. Secondly...do you remember me?! It's Julie Medeiros from Castle Rock! I saw your comment to Rachel Davis on the "light refreshments" blog and had to ask her who it was from CO. How are you?! Where are you? How many kids will this be for you? I hope all is well with you! :)
julie
It was so fun to see you at the store this morning! You are glowing! You look so good! I hope what I said didn't sound rude, I really do think you're an amazing woman for having another. I don't have it in me so I have a lot of respect for those who do! GOOD LUCK and take care! :)
I was just tired if I seemed put off by your comment. And for me to be glowing AND tired - well, that says a lot. Thanks!
I'll see you around Elizabeth!
My lame idea would be to write a limerick and teach it to the kids. I think grandparents day is coming up in September, so you could give them a call or visit, and have the kids recite it.
Congrats are in order. I can imagine your relief when there was just 1! Although, I do have to agree, even though mine come in bundles of 4 we are truley blessed and have loved every minute with our quadruplets! Congratulations again and I am sure that your new bundle of joy will bring you so much joy.
maureen
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