Week 14

I can't believe how quick the first trimester came and went! I still don't "feel" pregnant! I decided to tell my class this week since school is out next week and the gossip has begun to spread around school. I emailed all the parents and told them first. I wanted to give parents the chance to tell their kids, if they were more comfortable talking to them, in case "where do babies come from?" type of questions came up. It was tricky deciding how to tell a first grader since they dont really understand the concept of pregnancy! On Friday morning, I sat down my class as we shared our usual morning of "good news". I could tell the kids that already knew because they had these smiles on their face like "I know what you are about to tell!!". I told the kids that when they came back next year, I wanted them to come back to visit me and when they came by, my belly would be a lot bigger because I am going to have a baby! They all were soo cute with their excitement and surprised faces! The girls were way more excited about it than the boys. I showed the kids the ultrasound pictures and answered some of their questions like "so is that why Mrs. Gray was trying to make you fat and bring you all that food?" and "How does the baby get nutrients from what you eat?". Very curious little minds! I was amazed at seeing pregnancy through the mind of a 7 year old! After that day, I began to find that some of the girls in my class were so excited that they couldnt help but to "pet" my belly and make comments like "oh yeah, Mrs. Weaver I can tell your belly is growing!" They even came up with long lists of baby names and voted on their favorites! I must say that this is an amazing group of genuine kids!

I was glad to see the end of the school year finally arrive, but it is always bittersweet! I will miss these kids and have to start all over next year, but look forward to a fun-filled and busy summer and we begin to get ready for a baby!