My cousin and her H found out with their first, and were surprised with their second. She said she'll never admit it to her H (he's the one who wanted to be surprised) but there was something extra special about not knowing the sex beforehand.
It's kinda funny at the same time. We get past this one hurdle and then we add a hurdle to it because we both know we can't, and really won't, raise a second in this apartment. We have a small savings now and our bills are almost gone and the house is the next step. I think E will be 2 or even 3 when we start trying for number 2.
How a year can make such a difference! Formerly Ciaram22
Good for you C. Sounds like you're on the right track. I'm paying off my student loan tonight/tomorrow and then we only have one CC left to pay off and we debt free except the mortgage on the house in Cleveland. Then we've got about 10 months to save as much as we can for a downpayment on a house in Colorado.
We are. We'd be done with it all by now if I hadn't taken a part time job in order to get moved out to CO with H cause it severely reduced my income, but we're still in good shape, just a little behind our original plan. Plus the moving expenses are kind of insane.
I'm doing pretty well. I still have my days when I wish I was back home (Mother's Day sucked) but I'm trying to stay positive and keep busy. I got a job about 2 months ago and it's great; a lot like what I was doing before. H just finished his first year of grad school last Friday so that was exciting. He has the week off and starts his summer internship on Monday. Yay for additional income...finally!
It was great seeing that pic of E last night. Nice surprise. It's also making me want cake, like really bad
It was a rough year for sure. I'm just so relieved that year one is over, like it's something we can measure now. Just 2 more to go! I hope it continues to fly by.
C- I couldn't figure out how everyone knew you so well already.
Loopy- I want to wait to find out until the birth too (when that time comes of course), but if I found out I was having twins I'd definitely want to know ahead of time.
Well, it was intended to be a surprise, but between the three girls planning it, I've been told most of the plans. We're going to Chicago for the weekend, having drinks/opening gifts in the hotel room, getting dinner, going out for drinks and dancing at a few different places, then having a nice brunch the next morning. I've also been told that Sprinkles cupcakes will be involved, so I'm pretty excited about that.
Loopy, I think that's so cool you're waiting to find out the sex of the baby. I'm such a planner that I don't think I could do that when FI and I have kids, but I always think it's so neat when people wait for that surprise
Muni, if I thought I could keep it a secret from the whole world I might think about doing that.
My sister & BIL managed to keep the name a secret until my nephew was born. Of course, he was born two weeks after they finally decided on a name so I'm sure that helped.
Re: It's evening over here.
I'm doing pretty well. I still have my days when I wish I was back home (Mother's Day sucked) but I'm trying to stay positive and keep busy. I got a job about 2 months ago and it's great; a lot like what I was doing before. H just finished his first year of grad school last Friday so that was exciting. He has the week off and starts his summer internship on Monday. Yay for additional income...finally!
It was great seeing that pic of E last night. Nice surprise. It's also making me want cake, like really bad
C- when did you switch screen names?
Have fun tomorrow night Leisel!
Loopy- I want to wait to find out until the birth too (when that time comes of course), but if I found out I was having twins I'd definitely want to know ahead of time.
My sister & BIL managed to keep the name a secret until my nephew was born. Of course, he was born two weeks after they finally decided on a name so I'm sure that helped.