Telling our parents

When we first found out that your mum was pregnant with you, we kept it a secret. After three months we got a scan; we saw that you were healthy and happy, so we decided it was time to share our secret.

We arranged to see all your grandparents on the same weekend. Gramps and Marion were first.

We were at a chocolate-making workshop to celebrate Gramps' birthday with Gramps, Marion, Aunt Erika, uncle Dan and Elle. At the opportune moment, without a word, we showed them the strip of images from the scan - and they jumped for joy.

Then we took a train to Brighton to see Yaya and Demetris. Hugs and tears all round.

What a joy to have such wonderful news to share! As if we had learned a magic word that instilled jubilation in all who hear it.

The next day we met for dinner at Azzurro in Waterloo with Grandad, Granny, uncle Matthew and uncle Andrew. We wolfed down our starters, gave each other a meaningful nod, and revealed our magic news.

In stark contrast to the voluble reactions from the Sundt side of the family, the Smiths seemed rather shellshocked.

Once they'd gathered their wits, they were elated, but how funny that it was such a surprise!

Then again, think of it this way: you're the first new baby in the Smith family for 30 years. The last time they'd heard this news was about your mum. No wonder it took a while to sink in... :)