Start Spreading The News

Ironically, my parents were basically the last to know about my pregnancy. I waited a week to tell them in person, but that didn’t mean I could possibly wait any longer to tell other people. Chad could no longer keep the news to himself either. So, Monday, a whole 5 days before my parents found out, the news started to spread.

Once I got confirmation from the doctor Chad was immediately on the phone to his mom, Sherri, in Clovis. Chad’s little sister Linsey is also pregnant, due in March. So this is an extra exciting time for the Reed/Bollinger family. Chad casually called him mom to see how things were going.
After some small talk Chad says, “So, you are coming down in March for sure when Linsey has the baby right?”

“We sure are,” Sherri answers.

“Well, you better plan a trip for June too.”

“Really?” Sherri responds and immediately begins to cry. What a year for her. Both her children are happily married and expanding their own families. It’s proof that when she raised Linsey and Chad she definitely did something right.

Chad then proceeded to call his grandmother (Nan) in Clovis and tell a few people at work.
So far, at work, my pregnancy is under pretty tight wraps. Only three people know and they seem to be doing a great job keeping the secret. Telling my friends, however, was something I could not hold back on.

I called my great friend Abby first. She, along with my parents, was the only person who knew Chad and I had been trying to have a baby. We spent the last few months sharing websites, predictions and hopes for our futures. I call her in the middle of the day, very random. She happens to be at home. When I hear her voice I immediately knew she was very sick. I wanted to hang up and call back at a better time, but that would have been awkward and completely out of my norm. She would have known something was up. So I decide to proceed forward. After a few minutes of chit-chat and “oh my gosh, I can’t believe you are sick that sucks,” I finally say, “I went to the doctor this morning.”

That’s all she needed. She knew, she totally knew. She immediately begins to cry. I am surprised by her reaction, it was so genuine and raw. I knew she would be happy for me, but I didn’t expect her to be so overwhelmed by the announcement. It was truly touching and we are closer than ever. I can’t wait to continue having chats via g-mail that last for hours regarding all this crazy baby-ness.

I also told my good friend Kenna who is out in California. She was also beyond thrilled and completely supportive of this new venture I am embarking on. I was supposed to go out and see her the same weekend I went down to see my parents. But due to timing, heck—due to fate, I had to cancel my California trip and decided to go to New Mexico instead. It’s amazing how things work out sometimes.

I have been overwhelmed by the response Chad and I have received. It has been beautiful and such a blessing. I am so thankful that Chad and I have so many people in our lives that share our joy and want to be there to experience this amazing time in our lives.