The Changes in 2013

In my last post, I said that we have to organize ourselves because there are changes taking place in our life this year, that will require us to be better at being adult.  Well, the changes are.....

WE ARE PREGNANT :)

The line of happiness :)

 

This is the first pregnancy test I took on Labor Day, September 3 2012. It was 6am, and I had been taking my basal body temperatures every day at this time to chart my cycle.  We had decided we wanted to start trying in June, but nothing happened in the first cycle, so I decided to get to know my body better. That Labor Day, my temperatures were still high, it was 9 days after my ovulation, and the moment I saw that delicate line, I knew it happened. Should have seen the smile on my face.

I must have the most self-control ever because after I found out, I went back to bed and tried to sleep a little more. It was a day off, and I needed to give Joe a little more time before I woke him up. I wanted it to be special and he is so cranky when you wake him up on the morning. Around 8am, I couldn't wait anymore, went to the kitchen and made us coffee, pancakes and woke Joe.  He noticed I made enough coffee for the two cups only - no extra refils for me.

We sat at the table to have breakfast, and I was thinking about the perfect way to say it, and it went something like this:

Me: I am glad you finished that bottle of wine last night. And I made less coffee on purpose. It looks like I won't be able to enjoy either in excess for a while.

Joe: What are you talking about?

Me: I took a test this morning.

Joe: And? Stop with the pressure!

Me: Well, I thought I was clear... it was positive!!

Joe: Is it mine?

Now, if you knew my hubby, you would know that this was something he was hoping to say in this situation. He doesn't take cheesy moments well :) I gave him a little well deserved punch.

The little test was not good enough for Joe, and we drove to get the big guns at the pharmacy: Early response and Clear Blue.  Here's what they said:

Yep, very pregnant :)

For two weeks after, I kept peeing on the stick to make sure that the line kept getting darker and darker. I called my doctor the next day to set up an appointment, but since it was not till October 15, I wanted to assure myself that everything kept moving in the right direction. And those tests definitely helped :)

Same morning, I took a picture of my belly.  I wanted to document all the changes taking place in body. I really hope I can get back to the same look after this pregnancy.

131.6lb, 26.5 inches in waist.