i know exacty how you feel. this year for my birthday all i wanted was a ball python, i had done the research for a good couple of weeks, talked with my neighbor who has 2 of them. i was very excited when my boyfriend and i went to the pet store and got my new little friend. eveyone asked what did i get for my bday and i told them. oh boy almost everyone said WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU WANT A SNAKE- you are a 26 year old woman why not get a diamond necklace or a nice watch. uggh, but its my decision and one that i am so happy i made. people should do what makes them happy and not what others think will make them happy.
congrats on the newest member of your family and i hope you are as proud of your bp as i am of mine