I'm the first in my group of friends too - and everyone is very excited for me, but they don't really understand much about what I'm going through - i.e. why I'm so tired, and don't really feel like catching up as much. But it's nice that they are happy for me.

My parents and DHs parents are thrilled - bubby is the first grandchild on both sides, so they keep wanting to buy us stuff. Not that I'm complaining...lol.