"A year ago today, I announced you to the world.
Today, you make yourself known in your own way."
Today, you make yourself known in your own way."
Finding out you're pregnant can be nerve wrecking, heart pounding, confusing, joyful, oh you know, every emotion in the spectrum rolled together. But when you announce it to the world, it's exciting, thrilling even, just knowing that you have this HUGE secret that you're hiding and are about to reveal to your loved ones.
You see photos with couples cutting into blue cake, or looking up as pink balloons fill the sky. You hear stories of how they announced it to their friends and family - sonograms in picture frames, soon-to-be siblings wearing announcement shirts, etc.
When I found out I was pregnant, I knew I couldn't announce it "loud and proud" like many couples do. I didn't have a boyfriend, wasn't dating anyone. My parents never met a "friend" that I was hanging out with. So to say "Hey, I'm pregnant!" would be a shock to anyone and everyone.
I knew there'd be explaining to do, but I didn't really want to. At the time, I respected the baby daddy's decision in not wanting to be a part of the baby's life...to even be known as the baby's father. The situation is beyond complicated and I understood. It was a relief on my part as I wanted to do the best I could to care for my growing seed - no stress, no drama.
So for my baby announcement, I decided to show my story by creating a video on YouTube. To most people, it might be a bit confusing, sad and lost in translation...until the last 10 seconds. But to "him" and those who know him...the message is pretty clear.
You see photos with couples cutting into blue cake, or looking up as pink balloons fill the sky. You hear stories of how they announced it to their friends and family - sonograms in picture frames, soon-to-be siblings wearing announcement shirts, etc.
I knew there'd be explaining to do, but I didn't really want to. At the time, I respected the baby daddy's decision in not wanting to be a part of the baby's life...to even be known as the baby's father. The situation is beyond complicated and I understood. It was a relief on my part as I wanted to do the best I could to care for my growing seed - no stress, no drama.
So for my baby announcement, I decided to show my story by creating a video on YouTube. To most people, it might be a bit confusing, sad and lost in translation...until the last 10 seconds. But to "him" and those who know him...the message is pretty clear.
As the song says "I'm going to find a way to make it without you."
And so far, I've done a f*ckin'great job at it.
<3
Melissa
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