My mother made a notable milestone.
She was at an off-site training for her job and was asked to for an introduction and some information about herself. She decided to tell them about my surrogacy adventure! I have to thank the people in the training with her; they were very supportive, said very nice things and gave her such a positive reaction.
This is a big step for my mom. Since I told her about becoming a surrogate, she hasn't told anyone; not siblings, not co-workers, not anyone. Of course, this group consisted of strangers that she would never see again, but being able to say it out loud with a warm response will make it easier to tell other people she actually knows. I'm very proud that she was willing to share such a personal journey. Surrogacy will probably be most difficult for her, the worrier. It can't be easy having your child do something potentially dangerous. I almost lost it when Dempsey rode his fire truck scooter down four feet of stairs and that was over in 2 seconds - this journey is at least a year.
I have told all of my close friends, have posted my blog on Facebook (omitting all family members until my mother feels comfortable talking to them about it), told everyone at work and generally just about any relevant person I come into contact with. Justin, on the other hand, has said he doesn't plan on telling anyone "until there is something to tell," i.e. a baby in the belly.
In one week, I will be at my medical screening in CT. Until then, I will be patiently waiting for the excitement.
That is great about your mom. My husband didn't tell his co-workers until I was in labor! He said it just never came up in conversation... luckily after the shock wore off they were all very supportive.
ReplyDeleteHa! Justin has a bruise from the blood work. He told them he flew to CT on his day off, and told them he would tell them more details later. Since his supervisor is a woman, I'm surprised he got by with that ;)
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