Although we had been trying for a few months to get pregnant and knew that is what we wanted...Jason and I weren't sure how to react when the at home pregnancy test turned postive before even being put back on the counter! (July 7, 2008) Over the next several days, Jason and I felt every single emotion possible. Excited, overwhelmed, scared, thrilled, etc. I think I called the doctor's office about 4 different times those next couple of times with questions. "Is such and such normal?" "Is this ok?"
We decided we wanted to keep the pregnacy quiet for a little while so we could tell both sets of parents in person. Although it was only 2 weeks that we kept it quiet from our parents, it was very difficult. After the 2 weeks we went over to Jason's parents house for dinner. After dinner I told Chris that I was out and about and found a really cute book that they would like. I gave it to her (Grandparents Should Always Have Popsicles). She opened it up to the middle and paged through the book, thinking it was because of her new grandson Collin. After a minute she opened the book to the front cover and started reading the inscription, "Grandma and Grandpa, See you in Marrrrrrrrrr". She didn't finish reading it because at that point she figured out what the book was for. The message stated "Grandma and Grandpa, See you in March! Love, Baby Starke". Both Mark and Chris were estatic!
The next day we traveled to Minocqua. I had rode up early with my sister Tricia, who had been living with us, and Jason came up later. Jason didn't come till 9:30 that night. It was very, very hard to wait for him to get there because I was so anxious to tell my parents. So at 10:00 that Friday night I told my mom that I had found 2 copies of the same book in my classroom. I said that I knew it was one of her favorites so I thought I'd give her the extra copy. I handed my mom the book "I Will Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch and within seconds she knew why I gave it to her. She opened up the front cover and read the message, ""Grandma and Grandpa, See you in March! Love, Baby Starke". She instantly started crying and told my dad to come over and see the message. Again, they were both very excited.
Over the course of the next several weeks we started telling family and friends. The secret is out! :)
We decided we wanted to keep the pregnacy quiet for a little while so we could tell both sets of parents in person. Although it was only 2 weeks that we kept it quiet from our parents, it was very difficult. After the 2 weeks we went over to Jason's parents house for dinner. After dinner I told Chris that I was out and about and found a really cute book that they would like. I gave it to her (Grandparents Should Always Have Popsicles). She opened it up to the middle and paged through the book, thinking it was because of her new grandson Collin. After a minute she opened the book to the front cover and started reading the inscription, "Grandma and Grandpa, See you in Marrrrrrrrrr". She didn't finish reading it because at that point she figured out what the book was for. The message stated "Grandma and Grandpa, See you in March! Love, Baby Starke". Both Mark and Chris were estatic!
The next day we traveled to Minocqua. I had rode up early with my sister Tricia, who had been living with us, and Jason came up later. Jason didn't come till 9:30 that night. It was very, very hard to wait for him to get there because I was so anxious to tell my parents. So at 10:00 that Friday night I told my mom that I had found 2 copies of the same book in my classroom. I said that I knew it was one of her favorites so I thought I'd give her the extra copy. I handed my mom the book "I Will Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch and within seconds she knew why I gave it to her. She opened up the front cover and read the message, ""Grandma and Grandpa, See you in March! Love, Baby Starke". She instantly started crying and told my dad to come over and see the message. Again, they were both very excited.
Over the course of the next several weeks we started telling family and friends. The secret is out! :)
3 comments:
Yay! Welcome to blog world! You will find that this is the best tool for people who do not live close to their families to stay up to the minute with what is happening. I am so excited for you guys! Lillian cannot wait to meet her new cousin! Best of luck with the pregnancy. Feel free to ask anything because I have found that other moms are the best resource! Congratulations, Mama!
P.S. You should put a ticker on the top that shows how far along you are. Go to lilypie.com to find one.
Jason and Stacey,
Wonderful News! We are so happy for you. God's Blessings for all THREE of you! Heather and family
Travis and I are so excited for you! The way you told your parents is precious. Keep me updated on baby Starke and the new mom. Congrats again! :-)
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