Part 1: So... we have something to tell you

The next big step in this whole process has been, who to tell. Obviously, we wanted to tell our parents, but at the same time we haven't even been to the doctor yet. So, is it too early? Our we jinxing ourselves? Are they going to be cool about it?

Here's the thing. I'm torn. On one hand, I want to tell anyone who will listen. On the other hand, I want to tell no one. First, I feel like I need doctor confirmation. Second, telling people makes it really... well... real.

In the end, we didn't feel like we had a lot of choice. We were about to spend the weekend wine tasting with Melissa's parents. How were we going to avoid hiding it when Melissa passed on some of the best wines in the country?

Guess who's not drinking?

Despite my initial unease, it turned out to be no big deal. Her parents were stoked, and really said a lot less about it than I expected. Melissa says it's because its so early in the process. She says "what are they going to say... 'tell us exactly how it happened'?" Good point.

Telling her brother was fun. We were in a deep conversation about the upcoming football season and he was explaining to me why his Steelers are the greatest team ever (the same conversation we have every year at this time).

Start scene:

Me: So let's talk about something more important... would you rather be "Uncle Ricky", "Uncle Enrique"...

Ricky: What? (Looking at Melissa now) What?

Me: Well, you're going to have to decide

Ricky: You're pregnant?!? What?!?! WOW! (hugs all around)

End Scene.

Good stuff.

Today we tell my parents. Every since my cousin had a baby 2 years ago, my mom's been chomping at the bit for a grandbaby of her own. She even told Melissa that when we have a baby they'll move into an apartment nearby.

Um... well... that's... um... let's talk about that later.