How We Found Out

Brad and I found out we were pregnant on March 22, 2010 when I went to my annual check-up. For weeks I felt like something was "off" and was convinced I was pregnant. However, 3 home pregnancy tests said otherwise. When I went to the doctor I brought my list of concerns, but only expected to hear that they were issues related to me quitting the pill after so many years. While taking my vitals, a nurse named Kelly said she would go ahead and do a pregnancy test just to verify the HPT's. While she was taking my blood pressure, etc. she started asking me about our plans for conception and whether I/we would be excited if we were pregnant then rather than later in the year. I told her that, of course, we would be excited. It wouldn't be the plan, but it would be great. She looked over at me and said "Good! Because you are!"

I immediately and uncontrollably broke down in tears and laughter, completely shocked and not so shocked all at the same time. Nurses in the hall came by asking if I was ok and it was all quite funny. They didn't know what she'd done to me! So, my check-up was re-scheduled and I talked to the first person they found, the midwife on staff. She gave me all the books, vitamin samples, etc. I scheduled a new appointment and was on my way home.

I had to think of a fast, fun way to tell Brad we were going to be parents when I got home. We'd looked at a baby names book at Target the day before just for fun. I'd also been talking about getting the Fit Pregnancy magazine when we got serious about TTC. So, I ran to Target and bought those two items. I left them in the Target bag so I wouldn't throw him off. Somehow I managed to keep a clear voice, call him, and let him know I was on my way home.

When I walked in he was sitting on the couch, and he asked me how the appointment went. I said it was fine, you know how those things go. I walked over and handed him the bag. He looked inside, looked up at me and asked "We need these!?" I told him yes and told him everything that happened at the appointment. He stared at the fireplace for a while. We were both in quite a state of shock! It seemed so unbelievable that we could be pregnant after such a short time. We weren't even trying yet!

Our Pregnancy

I'm starting this blog in the hopes of chronicling our pregnancy with our first child, Baby's first year, and our family as it grows and changes over the years. I'm new to the blog world, so if you're reading, suggestions are greatly appreciated!