When you want to make an announcement

I am going to take the heat off of a lot of you. When you become pregnant and you have to announce to a friend that you are with child... announce that!! Listen, even those of us who can't "get pregnant" appreciate the significance of the event. What we don't appreciate is the hem-hawing! So, I am telling you as a person who can't, just say it! Announce it! It's what we would do! If we could have our own baby, we would shout it from the rooftops. So if you do less, I am insulted. I appreciate you thinking of my feelings and all that, but honestly, it hurts more when our fun dinners out turn awkward because you don't know how to act around me.  I am here to tell you, announce it.  I want my friends to have all the gifts that God has promised them!
I won't lie, yes, it hurts my heart a little each time.  But, I'm ok with that.  I have people that help me with that part.  I want each person in my life to have all that God has promised them.  I get that kids  will be a part of our lives.  I understand that there is a plan I am not privy to.  And I know some will read this and think my faith is misplaced or sad, but it is what it is. 

Having a child is a gift.  I want to celebrate that gift with you.  Please don't rob me of that by feeling like you shouldn't tell me about something wonderful happening in your life.  And when something wonderful happens in mine, we will all share the joy!!