He is a man of few words. He didn't let himself react dramatically when he read the letter, because he knew how much I didn't want this 2 weeks ago. He had very wide eyes and tears in them. He was definitely in shock, and when I told him that I had gotten through my "oh shit" moment and that I was ready for this new adventure (as well as I could be!), he smiled and said that he was very excited. I actually had my coworker hide behind the curtains in my room and take a video. I haven't watched it yet though!
Yes what else did Casey say?! How did you get him to come to your work? Did he get it right away?
I just called and said that I needed him. He asked me what was wrong and all I could say was that I needed him but that he didn't need to freak out (even though I was freaking out!). He didn't have any meetings this afternoon, so he was able to leave work.
The envelope with the letter had my school's return address label on it, so he said that he thought I was either being let go or getting teacher of the year (haha!) or something. But yes, once he read it, he got it right away.
He is a man of few words. He didn't let himself react dramatically when he read the letter, because he knew how much I didn't want this 2 weeks ago. He had very wide eyes and tears in them. He was definitely in shock, and when I told him that I had gotten through my "oh shit" moment and that I was ready for this new adventure (as well as I could be!), he smiled and said that he was very excited. I actually had my coworker hide behind the curtains in my room and take a video. I haven't watched it yet though!
I just love you both, this is so beautiful. It's also worth saying again it's a testament to how much he loves you for him to gauge his reaction perfectly to be sensitive to your feelings. Best family ever.
He is a man of few words. He didn't let himself react dramatically when he read the letter, because he knew how much I didn't want this 2 weeks ago. He had very wide eyes and tears in them. He was definitely in shock, and when I told him that I had gotten through my "oh shit" moment and that I was ready for this new adventure (as well as I could be!), he smiled and said that he was very excited. I actually had my coworker hide behind the curtains in my room and take a video. I haven't watched it yet though!
I just love you both, this is so beautiful. It's also worth saying again it's a testament to how much he loves you for him to gauge his reaction perfectly to be sensitive to your feelings. Best family ever.
I tend to forget that he is sensitive to my feelings. It's times like these when I am reminded of that and his love for me. Thank you for all of your support and love!
I love being pregnant with Elias this age, he really understands and is so excited. He had no idea last time and didn't know what babies were since he was still a baby himself lol.
I'm so exited for you & your H and for Sidney, this is a wonderful adventure for you guys! Brought tears to my eyes.
You can still eat some fish that isn't high in mercury! I forget what kinds because I don't eat fish but I know you can still have some!
That is what I have been thinking also! When the baby comes, she will be 4 and able to help with more things. She loves taking care of babies, so she is going to love being a big sister.
I am worried about her ever feeling bad because she will be the adopted one and this one will be the biological one. I'm sure that won't actually be the case, but it's an insecurity.
I love being pregnant with Elias this age, he really understands and is so excited. He had no idea last time and didn't know what babies were since he was still a baby himself lol.
I'm so exited for you & your H and for Sidney, this is a wonderful adventure for you guys! Brought tears to my eyes.
You can still eat some fish that isn't high in mercury! I forget what kinds because I don't eat fish but I know you can still have some!
That is what I have been thinking also! When the baby comes, she will be 4 and able to help with more things. She loves taking care of babies, so she is going to love being a big sister.
I am worried about her ever feeling bad because she will be the adopted one and this one will be the biological one. I'm sure that won't actually be the case, but it's an insecurity.
Holden is just over 4 years older than Sadie, and the gap is perfect. They love each other sooo much. (Sadie got her flu shot today, and her "close your eyes and think of something happy" was playing with Holden.)
I love being pregnant with Elias this age, he really understands and is so excited. He had no idea last time and didn't know what babies were since he was still a baby himself lol.
I'm so exited for you & your H and for Sidney, this is a wonderful adventure for you guys! Brought tears to my eyes.
You can still eat some fish that isn't high in mercury! I forget what kinds because I don't eat fish but I know you can still have some!
That is what I have been thinking also! When the baby comes, she will be 4 and able to help with more things. She loves taking care of babies, so she is going to love being a big sister.
I am worried about her ever feeling bad because she will be the adopted one and this one will be the biological one. I'm sure that won't actually be the case, but it's an insecurity.
She will help with so much! Elias is starting to help me with a lot of things lately, brings me diaper cream and wipes and diapers when I'm trying to change the girls, I love it!
You guys are great parents to her, she will always feel loved and will love her new sibling. <3
I love being pregnant with Elias this age, he really understands and is so excited. He had no idea last time and didn't know what babies were since he was still a baby himself lol.
I'm so exited for you & your H and for Sidney, this is a wonderful adventure for you guys! Brought tears to my eyes.
You can still eat some fish that isn't high in mercury! I forget what kinds because I don't eat fish but I know you can still have some!
That is what I have been thinking also! When the baby comes, she will be 4 and able to help with more things. She loves taking care of babies, so she is going to love being a big sister.
I am worried about her ever feeling bad because she will be the adopted one and this one will be the biological one. I'm sure that won't actually be the case, but it's an insecurity.
The more I read your responses, the more I cry. I'm just over the moon for you. And I honestly don't think there's any way EVER that S would feel bad. Every time you share a pic of her, oryou with her, you can tell just how much she is loved. She made you a mother! So many congratulations!!
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Post by monarobinson on Oct 6, 2015 4:14:01 GMT -5
Congratulations to you!!! I love the pictures, your H's response, your daughter's shirt and that you had your coworker hiding and recording you telling your H. I love everything about this post. And that's an incredibly dark line!!!!
Omg!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! That is one hell of a line too!! Wow I am just so happy for you!!
Tell me about it! I peed in the nurse's bathroom in the office (as a student knocked on the door to come in!), stuck it in the box, and pulled it out in my classroom not a minute later and it was this dark!!
Also, twins! My line was that dark with C's pregnancy
That is what I have been thinking also! When the baby comes, she will be 4 and able to help with more things. She loves taking care of babies, so she is going to love being a big sister.
I am worried about her ever feeling bad because she will be the adopted one and this one will be the biological one. I'm sure that won't actually be the case, but it's an insecurity.
The more I read your responses, the more I cry. I'm just over the moon for you. And I honestly don't think there's any way EVER that S would feel bad. Every time you share a pic of her, oryou with her, you can tell just how much she is loved. She made you a mother! So many congratulations!!
Thank you Ashley! That is exactly what I needed to hear. She is SO special to me!
Tell me about it! I peed in the nurse's bathroom in the office (as a student knocked on the door to come in!), stuck it in the box, and pulled it out in my classroom not a minute later and it was this dark!!
Also, twins! My line was that dark with C's pregnancy
Hush!!! I can barely process the thought of one, let alone two! Haha!
The more I read your responses, the more I cry. I'm just over the moon for you. And I honestly don't think there's any way EVER that S would feel bad. Every time you share a pic of her, oryou with her, you can tell just how much she is loved. She made you a mother! So many congratulations!!
Thank you Ashley! That is exactly what I needed to hear. She is SO special to me!