Today was
my birthday!!! My
golden birthday, 23yrs on the 23rd. I've heard your golden birthday is also your "
lucky birthday" and I am going to have to agree!
Before I get started on the story I am going to just come out and say what the title to this post is all about.
I'm pregnant!!!! J and I had been actively TTC since our big wedding at the end of May. We are sooo blessed to say it only took us two months! Well now on to story time ;)
With June gone and no luck, I decided to research and actually used WebMD's Ovulation Calculator to find out when I'd actually be ovulating. So I kept anticipating the week lol I was aiming at every other day but we did on occasion on adjacent days. After the time period passed I decided to stop drinking (which sucks cause I love margaritas) just in case since we had actually done things right. Luckily the following weekend my parents visited and I was distracted.
After my parents left I was back to my typical life and so as each day got closer to my expected period day, I kept anticipating and looking forward to a possible pregnancy. Pinterest didn't help either lol. The days of my menstrual week I had slight cramping which made me get more ready for a period and also tender breasts which made me wonder. Finally on WebMD OC it had told me to take a pregnancy test on Aug 21st if I hadn't gotten my period yet but I decided to hold off til my birthday in case my period was later and if not, I wanted it to be the best birthday present ever!
Corny. Lol
My birthday present!
I'm going to admit it was hard not to test right after the 21st but it was well worth it! Soon after midnight, following a cute cupcake w.a candle from J, (which I blew and wished for a baby), I went to take the pregnancy test! J and I had agreed that I would follow the directions, then leave the stick on the sink for us to go look at the result together! I was sooo nervous, even shaking!!! After the 2 min (we waited 3min lol) we walked to the bathroom together and then it was unexplainable. I can't even begin to describe the moment. We were both very happy! I teared up and cried, I was beyond happy! J too of course but we both agreed that it seemed surreal to think that in just about 8 months we will be parents to another human being!
Then the overdone picture galore with the pregnancy test stick began! Ahahah I couldn't resist, especially considering I knew I was going to be sharing my pregnancy on my blog (:
All my birthday Pandora charms w.the later addition of the baby carriage. I love it! <3
So I really honestly believe our little bundle of joy was conceived due to great timing and of course, thanks to God. I threw that last part in there because here is an important side story of my pregnancy. When my parents informed me they were visiting, I asked my aunt if my 12yr old cousin could come visit me too. This cousin of mine and I have had this unexplainable bond since the first time I held her as a baby and I love her soul and feel like I would have loved for her to be my daughter. Anyway I don't say that to anyone cause I don't want my aunt getting angry but my aunt didn't let her come. That night after she said no I was really sad; my mom told me to remember that it's her daughter and blah blah. I bawled my eyes out that night (J was out) and I was literally on the floor crying and I had one of those rare moments talking to God. From deep within my soul I asked for a baby of my own to have that connection with and it was genuine prayer. I really feel that that night, He listened to me and so this baby...it really is Godsend!
We already told our family and everyone is ecstatic! It's great to see/feel sooo much love around us! Well sorry for the long post, it's just life changing! Starting now I am going to start updating on my pregnancy with the questions below and pictures (:
J made me blur the whole last name since we are anonymous you know lol
How far along? 5 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Same
Maternity clothes? No need yet lol
Sleep: I always sleep a lot but lately I've felt beter with less sleep surprisingly!
Best moment of the week: Finding out I was pregnant!
Miss Anything? You bet I missed those margaritas on my birthday! )':
Movement: If cramps count ahahah JK
Food cravings: None that I noticed really
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada
Have you started to show yet: Nope, I look the same
Gender prediction: I don't even want to go there. I kind of feel a girl just because it's what I deep down in my heart want and kind of what I subconsciously asked God for, but J's family is known for boys. (Last girl in family is his great aunt)
Labor Signs: No (And I will go crazy when I finally say yes to this question lol)
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Overjoyed!
Looking forward to: Monday's doctor visit to get a real due date
Me when I found out. I am sharing since I will add baby bump pics once I get one...yay!
Well thank you for sharing this moment with me...we are beyond blessed and excited and happy and cannot wait to have the baby with us...but in the meantime...we shall enjoy every minute, every moment of this experience together! Well you all know where to
reach me,
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xoxo,
wife-nextdoor <3
