Now it is public

I am coming toward the end of the first trimester and it is time to let people at work know. I was a little worried but both of my bosses were very supportive and happy about the news. I am so lucky to have such great bosses and such great support.

Now that family, friends, and work knows the great news, I have no reason to keep this blog private or secret. It is so nice to have things out in the open.

Turkey day thanks

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, yummy food and great family. To top it off, we told the rest of the family the news about Baby Bear. It was great. Everyone was soo happy and excited about the great news.

Since we were telling Mr. Bear's side of the family, he had the task of making the announcement. We waited until most everyone was there and while his aunts were really busy getting things together, he got there attention and told them: "we're pregnant!" Aunt Mary screamed right away. Aunt Joni was a little distracted so it took her a couple of seconds until she too came running up to us. Everyone was so excited for our news. It was definitely a Thanksgiving to be thankful for.

The best moment so far

Yesterday, we celebrated my lola's (grandmother in Tagalog) 88th birthday and I thought that would be a perfect time to share the news with her and the extended family. I put a picture of the ultrasound in her birthday card and pulled her aside to give her the "gift." She opened the envelope and before she opened the card to read it, she saw that there was something in it and pulled it out. As soon as she saw the photo of the ultrasound, she was jumping up and down and she was screaming, "praise God!!" My mom was crying, my daddy was crying, Mr. Bear was crying, and so was I. It was the best moment. She had the best reaction to our news of anyone.

You would never have known that my lola was 88 years old, she is so full of life and she was so excited about this news. She was jumping up and down like she was a little kid. She said that she had been praying and praying for this day. She was soooo happy for this news. Telling my lola was the best moment since I found out I was pregnant. I am so fortunate to have such wonderful support and love. It is just such an amazing, amazing feeling.

Can't wait to tell

This Saturday we are celebrating my lola's (grandma in Tagolog/Filipino) 88th birthday with the whole big family. We are planning to let my lola along with my aunts, uncles, and cousins know our big news!! I am so excited to be able to tell them and let this all out of the bag. I know my mom will be happy to not have to keep this a secret anymore. She is tired of being asked about my reproductive plans and she is excited to be a lola herself.

One week from today is Thanksgiving and we will be spending it with Mr. Bear's family. At that time, we will let the aunts, uncles, and cousins know that we are expecting Baby Bear! It is definitely something to give thanks about. I can't wait!! I know my father-in-law will be happy to have this all out in the open. I know that he really wants his sisters to know. They will be so excited; they have been waiting for this one.

So we have a very exciting week ahead of us. It will be nice to have the whole family in the know. Then I can let people at work know and I can share it with the world!! Wohoo!!

Everybody scream!

Saturday, we went to a 1-year old birthday party and told some good friends of mine. Funny thing was that I didn't even have to say a word. My one friend was sick and I told her not to get near me. She asked me why and immediately screamed knowing that it was because I was pregnant. Then the mommy of the birthday girl came to say hi and apparently the other girls just gave her a look and she screamed. It was so great how excited and happy everyone was. They have been waiting for me to get pregnant. They all have children (yes, plural!) so they have been telling me I am next.

JA gave me my first set of onsies and a soft blankie for Baby Bear. I love the onsies, they are of course Pooh Bear, my favorite bear!! It was awesome.



Sunday, I had dinner with KS and her aunt and uncle. They offered me a glass of wine and I, of course, refused. KS looked at me strangely and wondering. I told them why I couldn't drink and of course more happy well-wishes. I love telling people in person, it is so awesome to see their reactions and the genuine excitement they have for Mr. Bear and me.

I am so fortunate to have such loving people in my life!

Told BFF

Last night, I called one of my oldest and closest friends. I told her the news and she was sooo happy for us. It was nice to finally tell someone and I am so glad that I told her. She couldn't have been more happy. Right off the bat the asked if she could throw a baby shower for me. She is just the sweetest and best friend a person can have. Her support and love is so great. I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful person in my life.

She has two children and shared some advice and some of her experiences, which were so helpful. I know that she is someone I can turn to for advice. i may need to bring her with me when the time comes to register for the baby. She has already given some great advice for my shrinking bras. There are bra extenders I can buy or help for in between sizes, I am going this weekend to check those out and possibly get some new bras. I am in need.

It was a little earlier than I wanted to tell people, but since Mr. Bear has been telling his friends, I really wanted to share the news with mine. And she is one of my nearest and dearest friends. In the next few weeks, I will slowly start sharing the news with my friends. I still want to wait at work. In time the world will know!!

Nausea and no appetite

I had been feeling so well and this afternoon the nausea returned. Ugh, not feeling so well now. I guess I should not complain since I have been very fortunate for feeling so well. But nothing sounds good to eat either. Ugh, I feel so blah. I was lucky but I knew that wouldn't last forever.

I am looking forward to my first appointment on Thursday! After that I think we will tell other family and close friends. I am excited to tell some people. Mr. Bear has already told quite a few people already. Our parents, however, have respected our (my) wishes to wait a little before going public. They are very excited and dying to tell people, as am I. I guess Mr. Bear has been pretty excited as well and really hasn't done to well keeping this little secret. I am happy that he is excited.

I do think I will wait a little longer before revealing my pregnancy at work. I want to give myself a little time with my new job to prove myself.

Patience

My first appointment is next week and that will be an appointment with a nurse practitioner. After that I will get an appointment with my doctor. I am dying to make sure that all is good. I know I must have patience.

I so want to tell people, especially some friends, but I want to wait until I know that all is well. I must have patience.

It is so hard to be so excited and happy about something, but not be able to share it with people. Plus, I would also like to tell important people in my life person. Unfortunately, being busy people in a busy world, I don't always get to see many people in person very often. I must have patience.

There is many months to be happy and share this exciting time with friends and family, I just want it to be now! Having patience is hard!

A pregnant woman at Oktoberfest

Despite being a pregnant woman at Oktoberfest, I had an enjoyable time. At first, most just believed that I was designated driver so no beer for me. I did have my fill of bratwurst and funnel cake. Yummy. After Mr. Bear found "das boot" and filled it with beer (see picture), he spilled the news to a couple of guys and it spread like wild fire to the group. He was very excited to share his news and just couldn't keep it a secret for very long. Immediately a couple of the boys came up to me to find out if it was true. They were so excited for this wonderful news and it really made me feel so good that the boys were so excited for us. We are so blessed to have people who are so supportive and happy for us. Wow, those boys might have had a lot of beer but their happiness was genuine. Who would have thought boys would be happy about a baby!

My co-worker is pregnant too!!!

I am so excited and happy for her! She just told me at lunch. She thinks that she is about 9 weeks, but she may be a little closer to me. She just found out recently and will have her appointment to confirm how far along she is. She has slowly been telling people on campus because of her past history. Her first child is an absolutely beautiful boy who has special needs. Her second son was born too early and is now an angel in heaven. So with the risks she has faced in the past, she is letting people know a little early in case she may have to go on bed rest.

When she told me I was sooooo utterly happy for her. I ended up telling her that I was also pregnant. I am so glad that we will share this time together. I hadn't planned to tell anyone at work until after Thanksgiving, when I knew I had past the first trimester and made it through my first month in my new position. But I felt so honored by her sharing her special news with me, that I wanted to reciprocate and share my news as well. I know she will be discrete and keep my secret. This is such an exciting time. It will be nice to have someone to corroborate with in this experience.

All the parents are in the know

Monday night, we went to tell Mr. Bear's mom and step-dad. We brought up our new van for them to check out. It is nice to have some other news to share so they aren't so suspicious by our visit. While they were looking at our new van, Mr. Bear told them. They were very excited and even busted out some champagne (sparkling apple cider for me). It was nice to see the big smile on his mom's face.

Last night, we told Mr. Bear's dad. I happened to get a pregnancy book that I had ordered in the mail. I was opening the box and asked him if he wanted to see the book I got. I handed it over to him and he looked at it and looked at me and asked me if I was pregnant. He was a little shocked and had to sit down. He was pretty excited about it and in fact teared up a little. That was really sweet.

So now all the parents know. It felt good to tell them. In about 6 weeks we'll let more people know. For now I am trying to keep a tight lip about it. Although I just found out that Mr. Bear told his best friend the other night we went out. I am not surprised that he told him, he was one of the first to know when they were pregnant. Plus, I know that Mr. Bear is just pretty excited about it. Now I really want to tell one of my dearest best friends. I want to tell her in person, but the next time I see her will be at a kid's birthday party with all our friends. So I don't know that that would be the best time. I may just break down and call her. We'll see how long I can hold out.

Told my parents

Tonight, we went out to dinner with my mommy and daddy and told them the great news. They were totally excited!

While at dinner, I told my parents we had some good news. I gave them the news about my new job and though they were happy about it, I think they were hoping for different good news. Well I told them how exciting I was about having this new job and that the job security was very important especially because I was pregnant. My mommy started tearing up and my daddy was so happy. Next we will tell Mr. Bear's parents. Can't wait to see how they react. I am sure they will be just as happy.