SURPRISE!

Sunday afternoon, on July 9th, I finally grew the nerve to take a pregnancy test. By this day I was over five days late on my period, was falling asleep on my lunch breaks during clinicals and then STILL taking a nap when I got home. I think I kept putting off the test because I kept having "light period cramps" from Tuesday all the way up until I took the test (and after). I kept telling myself "Oh, I'm having cramps, I will be starting anytime now." Well, I think five days later was a little excessive. I woke up Saturday morning with those damn cramps, laying in bed just thinking "oh god oh god oh GOD I need to take a test." I showered, got ready for the day and told my husband, Shae, that we needed to go buy a test. His response "Isn't it early still? Don't you need to be like a month late?" WHAT? Is he crazy? I could be over 2 months pregnant by that time! Anyway, we went and got a test on our way tot he dog park. Took the girls, MyLee & Penelope, to the dog park for about an hour. It was scorching out so we didn't last long.

As soon as we pull into the driveway, Shae says, "Go pee on that thing!" I was so nervous. Actually, nervous is an understatement. I went into the bathroom, while Shae cleaned up the kitchen. I read the directions very carefully and then I just went for it. I hurried up and put the cap back on, turned the test over and just paced the bathroom floor. I don't think there are words to describe the feeling you get before looking at a pregnancy test. It's something that is not describable. I finally gained the courage to turn it over, and sure enough, there was the one word that changed it all, "Pregnant."

Immediately, I started to cry! I was just in so much shock and so excited and overwhelmed and the flood gates just opened! It was a feeling I will never forget. I finally got my composure together, and walked out to the kitchen to show Shae. He asked immediately as soon as he saw me and I told him to look for himself, but he could see the tears in my eyes and he already knew. He said "No way!!" Grabbed me and held me for what felt like forever and then all of the sudden we both were smiling and laughing! Just so excited and unsure of what to do next.

The rest of the day and weekend was perfect. We ordered onesies for our mom's from Maley Design's on Etsy for their announcement. She has the cutest stuff! We also order ourselves a a onesie for our public announcement. We ended up getting this one!


Sunday morning I got up and took another test. Another "Pregnant" positive. So Monday came, and I went to my clinic to get a positive blood test. Sure enough, it came back positive. So they prescribed me prenatals, I call to schedule my OB intake appointment this Monday and today officially marks 5 weeks of my pregnancy! I figured I would start my bump pictures this week or the following but I also wanted to track each week with my symptoms, etc!

How far along? 5 weeks, 0 Days

Total weight gain/loss: I'm not sure yet! I'm sure I haven't gained any baby weight yet. I sure look and feel EXTRA bloated, though.

Maternity clothes? None yet!

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I slept terrible all throughout my 4th week. I was having constant cramps and one night, I had severe cramping that kept me up most of the night. It was horrible. But it has passed! I also nap at least once a day.

Best moment this week: Getting our positive result from our blood test yesterday!

Have you told family and friends: A few friends know, we are waiting for our mom's to get their gifts! We won't be announcing it publicly until we are least 8 weeks.

Miss Anything? Not yet

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Nothing noticeable yet!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Have you started to show yet: If you count the bloat that is my entire stomach, then yes. Otherwise, nope!

Gender prediction: I still don't know. Shae firmly believes it is a boy though. He does not refer to it as anything other than a boy.

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! I am so unbelievably happy!

Looking forward to: Progressing and scheduling our first OB appt on Monday!