Friday, October 27, 2006
Three pregnancy tests later and we finally have a positive! I am officially three days late with no tests to take. Chris volunteered to go to the store to buy a test (First Response) to ease our anxiety. I took it and voila-- We are pregnant. The lines are faint, which made us wonder if it could be wrong; however, Chris actually called the hotline number on the box, which confirmed the positive results. (Being a skeptic, I will take another tomorrow morning to be sure.) Wow. Tears immediately came to my eyes. Not sure if they are tears of worry, happiness or fright. Perhaps, it is a combination of all three. Chris is thrilled, wanting to call everyone immediately. I am a bit more hesitant. I am most concerned of telling everyone and then not having it be true, but decided to go ahead. I called my parents, both of whom are thrilled. I think my Dad actually was crying. My Mom was a bit less surprised because I have been talking to her about trying to conceive. I called Jessica and Lisa next. They put me on the speaker phone and were elated with the news. Olivia indicated she wants a girl cousin as she is tired of all the boys, and Luke asked what I was doing. I told him that I was going to have a baby and he continued to ask what I was doing. Lisa finally told him that he is going to have a cousin, which immediately prompted—“Is it a girl or boy?” All in all, everyone is excited. Lauren finally heard the news and was equally joyous. Chris attempted to reach his family, but was only successful with his Dad. He finally reached his Mom who was excited, too. We are thrilled with the fact that we have been blessed, not only with a baby, but also with such a supportive family. They are wonderful people. So back to my feelings, I read a blog today about a pregnant gal comparing her pregnancy with Tori Spelling’s. The short of it is that Tori Spelling has a beautiful little “bump,” while this other gal is large, with her thighs touching, feeling more chubby than usual. As I read it, I immediately felt myself in her shoes. I am a rather short person, who is not thin to begin with. Granted, I am not fat, but not thin. I have finally gotten down to a weight that I am comfortable at and the idea of packing on 100 pounds scares me to death. Chris says he will help me get them off, but that idea alone is enough to make me hide---salads, running, gyms, etc. Not my idea of entertainment. However, the idea of being a loving mother and wife is encouraging. I know we will be great parents and I can’t wait to go shopping. Chris and I just got back from Target and realized we have much to buy. Yay!! Fun times are ahead. I have been feeling okay. No consistent signs of morning sickness. I have on occasion felt a bit nauseous—I actually called Chris on my way to work, Monday, saying I was going to throw up as I was sweating profusely. I did fall down the stairs last weekend (supposedly a sign of pregnancy, although generally a typical day for me), and I have had frequent headaches the past couple of weeks. Guess that is the update. Hopefully the confirmation will only be a matter of days, then….Let the shopping begin!!!
Three pregnancy tests later and we finally have a positive! I am officially three days late with no tests to take. Chris volunteered to go to the store to buy a test (First Response) to ease our anxiety. I took it and voila-- We are pregnant. The lines are faint, which made us wonder if it could be wrong; however, Chris actually called the hotline number on the box, which confirmed the positive results. (Being a skeptic, I will take another tomorrow morning to be sure.) Wow. Tears immediately came to my eyes. Not sure if they are tears of worry, happiness or fright. Perhaps, it is a combination of all three. Chris is thrilled, wanting to call everyone immediately. I am a bit more hesitant. I am most concerned of telling everyone and then not having it be true, but decided to go ahead. I called my parents, both of whom are thrilled. I think my Dad actually was crying. My Mom was a bit less surprised because I have been talking to her about trying to conceive. I called Jessica and Lisa next. They put me on the speaker phone and were elated with the news. Olivia indicated she wants a girl cousin as she is tired of all the boys, and Luke asked what I was doing. I told him that I was going to have a baby and he continued to ask what I was doing. Lisa finally told him that he is going to have a cousin, which immediately prompted—“Is it a girl or boy?” All in all, everyone is excited. Lauren finally heard the news and was equally joyous. Chris attempted to reach his family, but was only successful with his Dad. He finally reached his Mom who was excited, too. We are thrilled with the fact that we have been blessed, not only with a baby, but also with such a supportive family. They are wonderful people. So back to my feelings, I read a blog today about a pregnant gal comparing her pregnancy with Tori Spelling’s. The short of it is that Tori Spelling has a beautiful little “bump,” while this other gal is large, with her thighs touching, feeling more chubby than usual. As I read it, I immediately felt myself in her shoes. I am a rather short person, who is not thin to begin with. Granted, I am not fat, but not thin. I have finally gotten down to a weight that I am comfortable at and the idea of packing on 100 pounds scares me to death. Chris says he will help me get them off, but that idea alone is enough to make me hide---salads, running, gyms, etc. Not my idea of entertainment. However, the idea of being a loving mother and wife is encouraging. I know we will be great parents and I can’t wait to go shopping. Chris and I just got back from Target and realized we have much to buy. Yay!! Fun times are ahead. I have been feeling okay. No consistent signs of morning sickness. I have on occasion felt a bit nauseous—I actually called Chris on my way to work, Monday, saying I was going to throw up as I was sweating profusely. I did fall down the stairs last weekend (supposedly a sign of pregnancy, although generally a typical day for me), and I have had frequent headaches the past couple of weeks. Guess that is the update. Hopefully the confirmation will only be a matter of days, then….Let the shopping begin!!!
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