Shared Baby News with Mama and Step Dad

Well, my Mama and Step Dad stopped by tonight. Me, I am sick with a nasty cold, seems when I first get pregnant my immune system gets weak, and I get oh so sick. Blah!

So, I wasn't at my finest. We visited awhile and then I asked hubby to hand me a magazine he had for me. I gave it to my Mama to look at. She just glowed, thinking it was another magazine article I had written. It was a pregnancy magazine, and it was my not so subtle way of telling her about new baby. I thought my Mama was going to have a heart attack when I finally told her. She wasn't very nice about it, and didn't bother to hide the fact she felt this was not a good thing.

Kinda pissed me off to be honest. My Mama has been known to do that at times (huge understatement, but long story there, those that read my blog and know me understand where I am coming from). I finally said to her, "Well Mama, it's not like I take all of my kids and drop them off at your house!". As a matter of fact, she has never had to babysit, due to health issues. I don't use her as a babysitter, and I don't take money from her.

My question, why be so pissy about it? I mean a baby is a blessing, and Steve nor I have made it a secret we wanted one more baby.

Then there is the question everyone is hell bent on asking, "So, you are having another baby to try for a boy?". That is just ridiculous. Sure hubby and I would like a baby boy, but having three girls, statiscally speaking the odds are new baby will be a girl as well. What, is this like WalMart or the mall, if you don't get whatcha want you send it back? Please!

Having another baby is such a huge and awesome responsibility, and not a decision to be made lightly, or to approach as if playing the lottery.

My Step Dad, bless his heart told us congratulations, and that all babies are blessings and he is really happy for us. He really loves kids, yet never had any of his own. It was nice to hear him be so positive about new baby.

Funny how Mama reacted like this, yet my Dad was more supportive. Surprising. Well, maybe not. My Dad has always seen our children as blessings, and maybe he saw this coming.

Dad called today and said, "You still pregnant?". His way of being funny and bringing the subject up. Bless his heart. He tries. Glad he is so supportive.

Now, to tell my Nannie. My 74 year old grandmother. She is the one I dread sharing the news with. She worries so much, and doesn't take the news of any pregnancy lightly, lol. But when those great grandbabies get here, she could just about eat 'em up. She'll come around...

Maybe Mama will not be able to keep the secret and tell her before I do. I wouldn't mind!

Speaking of Nannie, she came by this afternoon for a visit. She has recovered from her surgery and is doing very well. She is finally able to drive. She came over, rocked the babies and again, jut about ate 'em up.

Well, this Mama is off to bed. Still feeling yucky. I did get a bit of work done on the MUIB site this week and am proud considering how lousy I have felt. Take a peek if you get a chance and let me know whatcha think, www.momsunitedinbusiness.com.

I also joined a mastermind group for professional women in business, and am really looking forward to networking with these awesome women. This is a small group, and I was accepted. Making strides!