I’m pregnant with my second child, as our first born is almost four. We plan to openly announce this pregnancy on Christmas Day, but I know that it will be not-so-joyful for my family... my mom especially will be disappointed because I’ve been working very hard at my degree, and this will set me back a year or so.

At this point in my life, I could care less about what others think but there’s still a small part of me that’s sad. I wasn’t around my family for my first pregnancy and was hoping that the next time around would be a more celebrated surprise.

I know that this baby will be loved regardless, but I hate disappointing people. I really do.