The telling

[kershnic]

For better or for worse, it's out there in the world! Let's pray it's not the biggest jinx ever. We got derailed from telling our parents last night as planned because we were going to call DW's parents first and her mom was at work all evening and not available to talk. But we did it tonight! We told her mom together on Skype, and I think shock was her primary reaction, but she did eventually get to happy tears. The best question was "are you getting prenatal care?" Hahaha. I'm sure there will be lots more questions there. She knew 2 years ago that we started trying, but hadn't talked about it since... but I think "twins!" really threw her for a big loop. Her dad wasn't home so we need to call back later tonight.

My parents were very very surprised. Apparently when I declared I was starting grad school they assumed that meant no further grandkids for 3 years. They were disappointed about that. And now happy. I already got to do gay parenting 101 with "donor, not 'the father'," woot.

DW also called her sisters and got some fun "holy shit!" and "yay." And my sister has known for most of our journey.

So there you have it. I pray we won't have to report loss to the same growing web of people.

[twotrue]

Yay for happy reactions! My parents were told about the boys over Skype, seeing their reactions was awesome.

I hope from here on out you'll need able to celebrate more and worry less

sent by phone

[ballandchain]

YAY! I TOLD you it would go well! Now when do you tell the rest of the world? Like work?

[2brides]

YAY! I am so excited for you!!!

[bluedaisyus]

Yay! I'm glad for the happy reactions for you!

[Duchess1]

I am so excited for you! Hooray for happy families.

[seattlekari]

WOOHOO!!! What great stories! So very happy for you.

[kershnic]

Oct 1, 2013 6:10:40 GMT -5 ballandchain said:

YAY! I TOLD you it would go well! Now when do you tell the rest of the world? Like work?

We're keeping it off FB for the foreseeable future. Work probably a few more weeks, basically whenever my body forces the matter. We have some plans to tell some friends within the next week.