There's always a first time for everything, but that doesn't make it easy!
During my 'catch up' meeting with my boss this week, I knew I had to cease the moment and share my good news: "I'M PREGNANT!"
Although, it doesn't matter how many times I rehearsed how I was going to announce my happy news, in reality it all happened rather differently.
At the end of my meeting, I realised that it was now time to tell him. It dawned on me that I hadn't actually said the words; "I'm pregnant" to anyone face-to-face. I even told my mum over the phone. And I texted my close friends and family on the afternoon of the scan. Eeeeek.
I'd printed off my scan picture before our meeting, and then slid it out from under my stats and other paper work and sweatily said: "I also have some other news..." I hurriedly explained that I hadn't actually told anyone properly yet, so it was easier to just show him the picture. He quickly announced: "I KNEW IT", before opening the print out.
How could I have been so nervous? I felt my hands shaking and my underarms getting increasingly clammier... It's brilliant news, but not one I've ever had to say myself. I can remember when my colleague announced her pregnancy. She told me on email. She later told a colleague of mine in front of me and became a little flustered... now I know how she felt.
My nervousness and sweatiness could have been down to not knowing how he'd react (even though I know he'd be brilliant). Call it what you like, but whoever has to announce their news in front of me again - I salute them.
Now I just have to tell my colleagues and a few more people.... OH NO. I blame it on the hormones.
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