The word is officially out

Well, after telling my family on the web cam on Christmas Eve we followed up with telling A's family in person on Christmas Day. After we opened all the gifts A stood up and blurted it out. She was so nervous and excited she just popped and started crying and A's mom cried and then we all hugged and shook hands, etc. A's mom was especially excited. You could tell that she has been anticipating becoming a grandma for a while. They had a few questions but I think mostly they are just excited. I am sure more questions will come with time. 

It is a huge relief to have both of our immediate and extended families know. Now we can tell everyone as we see them and not worry about it. It is also nice to have their support. Both families are excited and supportive and that is huge for us. 

Since both parents know we have been telling other family and friends. All responses have been positive. Some of them overwhelmingly so. Seeing other people so excited makes us excited. It also makes it more real. It is easy to get bogged down in the paperwork and the finances and the logistics and lose the excitement that we are going to be parents.