Today I told my best friend that we are expecting. We started a FaceTime after she told me a funny story about her cats from the night before. Then she asked me how I was, I thought it was a nice Segway to tell her.

My husband carried Nyx in with the bandana that said Big Sister. It took her a minute to read it and register it and then for the next hour or so, she was extremely supportive and had so many questions. It felt so wonderful to be loved and supported that way.

It makes me miss the days that we lived only minutes away from each other. I wonder some times what it would be like to live closer, to be able to have those calm nights together and have those gossip days.

I’m just beyond grateful for the village that I have. Even though we may not talk every day, I feel the love and support regardless.

She added her sister onto the FaceTime call, her family was like a second family to me growing up, and she was having lunch with her mom. Her mom cried she was so happy for me. It just makes my heart swell, even from states away this baby is going to be so spoiled.

That was the highlight of my day. I am so beyond excited for this chapter in our lives.