When Annie and Brook returned for another ultrasound on October 6th (only 2 weeks later) little BEN had become a definite embryo! Annie and Brook did not yet tell anyone. They decided to wait until Thanksgiving. Meanwhile they began making plans and preparations. Little BEN was growing fast, as they would find out on their next appointment!

Annie told Anne in early October and Ute (who was visiting) before she left later that month. Brook told Perry early as well. As planned, they broke the news to most on Thanksgiving (although Annie's parents didn't find out until Christmas!) and Brook's family was told during Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone was excited!