As Jay says, the cat is out of the bag and I'm still surprised by the reactions we are receiving. Actually, it's the reaction as well as the following actions. Let me try to explain.
We knew our parents, siblings, and friends would be happy for us. Who isn't happy to hear about a new baby? What we didn't understand was the true genuine emotion that accompanies these responses. I'm sure you read this and say, "duh, people aren't going to fake being excited for you". But that's not what I mean when I say genuine. My use of the word genuine in this case is closer aligned with the word empathy. So when I say people are truly happy for us, I mean the pure shock, thrill, and excitement they show is more than face deep. Every ounce of their reaction is so pure and honest. Yes they cry and smile. But it's like they've been wanting to share this experience with us for the longest time. And it's humbling.
Jay and I know that we are very fortunate to have such amazing family and friends. I would say that everyone says that but that's not true. There are a lot of people out there who are alone, without, and lost. There are people that have never experienced the type of amazing support we are receiving. There are people that go through these major life events alone. We are blessed to not be one of those people. Although we like our privacy and have several inside jokes and sayings, we appreciate the love and support we are receiving. It's making everything more special.
So realizing that this is not about just us anymore, I'm going to be better. I'm going to change. While I don't plan on sharing every little detail of my pregnancy, I will be better about updating the family. It obviously means a lot to them and they mean a lot to me. Who knows, maybe we'll allow them access to the blog. Or maybe not. Baby steps...
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