Intro (and a question!)

[cgpm]

:::waves hi:::

So I got a BFP early last week and have been having betas all week to confirm.  I more than doubled from Monday to Wednesday and had another draw today, they'll call tomorrow with results.  They are keeping a close eye because I'm at risk for ectopic pregnancy.  If my counts are over 1000 today they'll stop  taking blood and schedule an ultrasound on May 4th.  So yay for that!

So far we've only told our parents.  My brother is staying with my parents this week while his FI is travelling for her job so he can save money on gas.  I was planning to tell him when I saw him.  My mom called this afternoon to let me know that his FI is at their house tonight until early tomorrow and would I want to tell them at the same time?

I can't go tonight because I'm stuck at work decorating for jr. prom until late tonight, but I could make an effort to see her tomorrow morning.  However, is is unkind if I want to tell me brother on his own?  He's more reserved and I think it will be cute to see his reaction, whereas her reaction would completely overtake his.  On top of that there's been a little tension with FSIL in recent months and she'll be all gushy and I will likely not respond they way she'll want me to.  I'd rather my brother just tell her after he knows.  Thoughts? Am I being petty?

[achi]

Congrats!!

Your news, your choice when and how to tell people.

[dearprudence]

Eh, you can do what you want, but I do think it's a little silly to not tell him just because she's there, if you want to do it in person. Again, it's your call - I told my brother over the phone this past time and let him pass it on to his wife, and his reaction over the phone was great. (But I also told him before we told our parents, so I think he was really touched he was the first to know)

[dojo]

I agree with dearprudence . I would tell them together and focus on your brother's reaction. Don't worry about being able to match your SIL's reaction - it'll be what it's going to be.

[miamigirl]

Congrats and welcome!!
It's your choice, in my case I think I'd just tell them together. Good luck!

[wanderingenough]

Just wanted to say congrats!

[mcfelix]

Congrats! Not being petty. It's your news to share in whatever way you wish.

[liverandonions]

Congrats and welcome! Tell
People how you want!

[noodleoo]

Congrats cgpm!!!!!   I'm so happy to see you over here! How are you feeling?

and I agree, tell them however you want. No need to make a special trip to catch her, just make up an excuse to go later so you can enjoy your bros reaction. 

[nmosrob]

Congratulations!!

I don't think it's being petty. You tell who you want to tell, when you want to tell, how you want to tell. It's your news to share!

[cgpm]

Thanks all. It ended up being a moot point because my mom accidentally left out the frame I gave her and they saw it. So I didn't get to see either of their reactions. Oh well!

[cgpm]

noodleoo Hi! I'm feeling pretty good so far, but it's still very early. Fingers crossed that this is it! Hope I get to see you soon and that you aren't feeling too uncomfortable. 

[konapoppy]

Ugh sorry cgpm. Were they at least excited when they saw you?

Congrats!

[cgpm]

Apr 19, 2015 7:44:10 GMT -5 konapoppy said:

Ugh sorry cgpm. Were they at least excited when they saw you?

Congrats!

They were. But it sounds like my brother was really excited when he saw the frame. My mom feels reeaaallly bad about it. 

My FSIL is definitely excited, but like I predicted she started asking me all these awkward questions like if I wanted an epidural or if I wanted to deliver in a pool or just a bed. I was all like I have no clue! I have 8 months to figure it out!

[aprilsails]

She does sound interesting...

Congrats cgpm! I'm glad your family is excited and I hope everything turns out great for your pregnancy!