And the Gag Order Is Lifted

My parents knew about the pregnancy the same day we found out. We gave them strict orders to keep their mouths shut. Chef had not yet told anyone in his family but only my parents and sister knew. Chef made it a point for us to wait until our first appointment before we told anyone else. I did tell a few select friends so that it wouldn't be weird if I should happen to vomit on my lab bench. Anyway, after our first visit at the birth center ended and we had a picture of our little peanut and reassurance that everything was ok, Chef wanted to share the news with his family. They say that once you can hear or see the heartbeat the chances of miscarriage drop drastically. I guess this is what gave Chef the freedom to let go and tell some folks. Before we left the parking lot of the birth center Chef had called his mother and some other relatives.
I called my mom to let her know how the first appointment went and told her that Chef had decided to tell his family. She said, "So, Can I tell people now?" "Sure Mom, knock yourself out." She then said, "Well, let me call you back. I have some phone calls to make." Before she had the chance to call me back, my cell phone was flooded with text messages from family members congratulating us. I didn't respond to any of them. It's just how I am.

My biological father and I don't have a close relationship. That's a long story that I will save for another day. I am closer to my step-dad (Pops) as he's been in my life for way longer. However, my paternal grandmother and the rest of my paternal family try to keep in touch. I visit them when I can and call to check on my Granny and she calls to check on me. I decided to call Granny and let her know about the news. I thought she would have mixed feelings about it seeing as though I'm still in school and stuff and she has no issue with voicing her opinions, but she was happy for us. She told me I need to take it easy with the exercising and rest. I don't know what's up with people telling me to sit on my ass and eat all the time. NO THANK YOU! Anyway, I gave her the job of alerting my father that his first grandchild would be on the way and to tell the rest of that side of the family.