This saga unfolds in two parts and carries a two-tissue warning, so be prepared. Craig and Lauren have been living in Australia for ten years. Craig proposed to her on September 5, 2022, on Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays. Just one year before that, the couple purchased a Sprinter Van and converted it into a home on wheels. Since the conversion was complete, they have been living the van life, driving around Australia. They recently returned home to the UK to visit family and friends, and they brought along a little pregnancy surprise!
The first surprise was the unexpected visit, and the second was the pregnancy. To say that the couple caught family and friends off-guard is an understatement. We’re pretty sure this first gotcha victim was Mom. What follows is a parade of similar reactions from many people. The first disbelief at seeing Lauren and then the realization of the pregnancy hits.
Although there is no easy way to hide a six-and-a-half-month-old pregnancy, we think Lauren did her best. At the first meeting, she was holding a large stuffed koala. In other shots, she wore a blazer that she may have held closed. But wait… there’s more. Part two shows even more surprises sprung on unsuspecting people.
There were screams. Some friends slammed doors. Others stopped in their tracks. One (we’re pretty sure that was Dad) had to lean against the wall briefly.
Of course, there were plenty of joyful tears. There was laughter and bear hugs, and no one could hide their surprise and delight. After being away for so long, Lauren sure knew how to get everyone smiling.
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