I opened my own business in NYC on September 14.
Michael found out he was laid from his firm around September 30.
You decided to start your way around mid-October right at the time Michael was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy (luckily he had a fast recovery).
We found out you were on the way around the beginning of November.
There was approximately two weeks between each of these MAJOR happenings in our life, but the best things (or people) come in twos right?
Reactions:
Myself:
I was initially very excited. Right before the store and the loss of job, we had decided we were just about ready to try for a second child. It was really cool to have it be a surprise. And in all honesty, it was so nice to have something really wonderful happen after such a shocking layoff.
Then, I was pretty nervous. Obviously our situation was not ideal and I was anxious for what Mike's reaction would be with all the circumstances. Plus, I don't do pregnancy all that well (see blog on Madeus:).
Michael:
One of the most, if not the most, soothing moments of my pregnancy was when I told Michael. Of course, I had plans to wait, make it a big surprise, make a dinner, tell it through balloons, etc etc. Yet again, I only made it out the bathroom door. He reacted with pure joy, unencumbered by the very real ,rational, issues that made this poor timing. His response was so honest and pure, it was incredibly comforting.
(Dempsey arrived the very next day. Madeus was singing to him here so we think that helped the process.)
