Arg! I was not really expecting this.
First off, I just told my own family we are expecting. I was waiting until after we had "found out" the gender by u/s.
Everyone is happy. But a few people have come out and asked if these babies were conceived naturally or not.
This is my fault, as a few years ago when I was pregnant with DS, I was quite upset and had started talking about high-tech as a possible future option. I was not at all serious about it at the time. I was just venting.
I had assumed people would not really remember, or would realize how expensive it was and assume we would never do it.
Anyways, DH and I agreed upfront we would *not* tell anyone about IVF, so I've had to lie already a few times and say they are natural. Not cool! I would just prefer if people would not ask. Although of course they can and do.
Normally, I prefer to just be very open in my life. But on this issue, we have our reasons not to disclose.
Also, we have some natural twins within my family, so I sense that IVF babies would not be considered "authentic". Everyone wants to verify that they are natural so they are more "legit". Arg!!! lol
Anyways, so we have chosen to continue lying about it. I think it will be for the best that way. I imagine the questions will die down after a little while.
Doh, I was not really ready for this! lol
But otherwise, everyone seems surprised and happy for us.