1 year

So, one year ago today Jason and I were sharing with our family that in August 2010 we would have a baby! I can't believe how extremely fast time goes by. I am reflecting on the 2 weeks that we waited before sharing the news and how I felt like I was going to bust at the seams. I wanted to tell everyone we were expecting! I also knew how special it would be to wait till Christmas Eve and Christmas day to share the big news.
The first night was Christmas Eve and we were sharing it with my side of the family first. I remember driving to my Dad's house and being so nervous that I wanted to throw up. Okay, maybe it was just being pregnant that made me feel like I was going to throw up but, we didn't know how my Dad was going to react. I've always been 'Daddy's little girl' and I knew it would be very emotional for him. As he opened his gift which was a picture frame with one of his grandkids and then a blank spot in the next frame that said "grandkid #2 due to arrive in 8 months". Haha it took him a few minutes to get it but once he did he couldn't even speak and tears were rolling down his face. One of the best moments in my life. Afterwards we headed to my Aunts house to see all my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and to tell them. Once walking into the door my Aunt and Uncle approached us to give us hugs along with their new child and they were telling us to have kids soon and not to get old and have kids later. Little did they know that in just a few minutes we were going to announce our big news. After our prayer my wonderful husband stepped up and expressed to my family that we were excited that we were going to be parents! We were embraced with hugs, kisses and advice for the future.
Later that night Jason and I were on cloud nine and couldn't wait until morning when we could share with his family.
Christmas morning came and we unwrapped all our presents. To this day it was the LONGEST morning ever before we shared our last present with Jason's parents. We told them we had one more gift left for them to open. It was a picture frame that said "Picture of Grandchild to come in 8 months". I'll never forget their reactions. My father in-law kept saying "really? seriously? really?". My mother in law started to cry. Okay, I cried too! I was so excited to give them a grandchild.
At that moment in time I kept thinking that next Christmas our child would be with us and we would be parents. I was excited, nervous and proud all at the same time. Of coarse Christmas had to be the first day that I was sick. Boy, I had no idea what was in store.
I am so very excited to look back a year ago and remember all the excitement of last Christmas and so very happy to have our little Becca with us.
From the Conwell family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas!