My Belly Buddy

When I first found out I was pregnant there was 1 person I wanted to tell outside of our families first. My friend Jodi and I have bonded over so much in the past 3 years that we have known each other. Our husbands are also close friends which is such a bonus. Anyway, I was a little reluctant about telling Jodi because I knew how much she wanted to be pregnant so I put off telling her. I wanted to tell her in person when no one was around. Well, the chances kept passing me by. One day I was driving home from work and Jodi called me. When I saw her name on the cell I said to myself "ok you have to tell her." We started talking about general things when suddenly SHE says, "Well Betsy I have something to tell you." I said ok. She said "Derek and I just found we're pregnant!" Silence. Then I screamed (literally screamed into the phone) " We are to!!!!" For the next couple of minutes we were screaming back and forth. It was crazy. I can't tell you what kind of happiness I felt for my friend and Derek at that moment. We decided that we wouldn't tell the guys because they get together for breakfast every Friday morning (which was going to be the next morning). I got home and Jared and I started dinner and I held my ground. Well I guess Miss Jodi caved because the next thing I know I get this call. She said we want to come over I told Derek. I was elated that I didn't have to keep the news from Jared any longer. Before they got to our house I told Jared that I had told Jodi about our pregnancy and they were coming by to congratulate us. Jodi and Derek got to our house and we are all standing around talking and Derek said ," Jared, how does it feel to be the odd man out?" Jared's face was so hilarious, very puzzled. Huh? Derek said "Well we came by to congratulate you but to also tell you that we're pregnant to." Jared's face just lit up. It was so unbelievably cool. Jodi and I have always supported each other but this experience to gether gives it a whole new meaning. We email each other during the day and literally get each other through the days. Jodi is about 3 weeks ahead of me. Her due date is February 1st. We always marvel at how awesome God is that he would bless us both at the same time. Many blessings and memories await all of us. God bless the Tuley family. We love you guys!