When the moment came to pop the giant balloon for the reveal, everyone cheered—until slips of paper fluttered to the ground instead of the usual confetti. As guests read them, the truth came out. Grant’s face turned pale, and he stormed out while the room fell silent. Then I cut into the cake, revealing bright blue filling, and announced, “I’m having a baby boy—and I promise to raise him to be a kind, honest man.” My family surrounded me with love and support.