{"id":7,"date":"2010-06-22T22:00:06","date_gmt":"2010-06-23T03:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/babyg.brainstormwarning.org\/?p=7"},"modified":"2010-06-22T22:00:06","modified_gmt":"2010-06-23T03:00:06","slug":"first-blog-entry-we-have-a-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/babyg.brainstormwarning.org\/index.php\/2010\/06\/22\/first-blog-entry-we-have-a-secret\/","title":{"rendered":"First blog entry! We have a secret!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve never been interested in blogging, but I decided I wanted a way to chronicle…my first pregnancy!<\/strong><\/em> For myself and to share with family and friends.\u00a0 I wish I had thought of this four days ago when we found out, so this first post is a lot of catching up.\u00a0 I apologize in advance for the length.\u00a0 (Click past the break. Trust me, it’s long.)\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Some people know this, some people probably had an idea, some people might not have had a clue.\u00a0 But we had been pursuing this whole baby thing for a while.\u00a0 I’ve been taking prenatal vitamins for months<\/em>.\u00a0 That being the case, of course I always have a few pregnancy tests lying around.\u00a0 I buy them cheaply both online and from Dollar Tree.\u00a0 Since they’re cheap enough, sometimes I test early just for the heck of it.\u00a0 By sometimes I mean…almost every month for the last 8 months.\u00a0 I’m just not good at waiting.\u00a0 This month was no exception.\u00a0 On Friday, June 18, at 12 dpo (days post ovulation…yes I know exactly when I ovulated), I got up in the morning, used the test, and set it aside.\u00a0 I already had it in my mind that this whole getting pregnant thing would probably take forever…and it could very well require medical intervention, so I didn’t think much of it.\u00a0 After all, I’ve taken tons of these tests before.\u00a0 They’re always <\/em>negative.<\/p>\n

Okay, turns out, not always.\u00a0 After a couple of minutes, I look over (I’m pretty sure I do a double-take), and then I just stare.\u00a0 Light pink line.\u00a0 I keep staring, thinking this is definitely my imagination.\u00a0 I stare.\u00a0 Stare some more.\u00a0 Holy crap that is a pink line.\u00a0 There are two pink lines!<\/em><\/p>\n

I always thought it was silly when women would say they took two, three, four (or more) pregnancy tests after finding out they’re pregnant.\u00a0 After all, a positive test is a positive test.\u00a0 So what do I<\/em> do next in this situation?\u00a0 Get out another pregnancy test, of course.\u00a0 I use that one and try to go do things that will keep me preoccupied for a couple of minutes.\u00a0 I go back to the bathroom.\u00a0 Two pink lines.\u00a0 I pick it up, hold it up to the light, make sure I’m not just looking at it at an odd angle (ha).\u00a0 Okay, I guess I need a second opinion.<\/p>\n

I crawl back into bed with Pete and start muttering about weird things.\u00a0 Friday mornings are often early mornings for me, so it was 7-something.\u00a0 Pete is semi-coherent, and I say something about how my pregnancy test looks positive, and Pete is suddenly a lot more alert than he usually is at 7 am.\u00a0\u00a0 Heheheh.\u00a0 He looks at it…but he doesn’t really know how to interpret them.\u00a0 I quickly explain, he says there are definitely two lines, but the test line is a kind of faint.\u00a0 I explain that that doesn’t matter.\u00a0 We immediately go in search of the other brand of tests I know I have somewhere<\/em> but couldn’t remember where since we moved.\u00a0 Finally, I find them.\u00a0 There are very clearly two pink lines.<\/p>\n

At this point, I reaallllly <\/em>need to be getting ready for work.\u00a0 But I took a few pictures of the HPTs to capture the memory before they started to evaporate too much. =P<\/p>\n

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All morning long, I was amazingly able to act normally (I think).\u00a0 Pete and I still feel relatively calm!\u00a0 I think it’s because it doesn’t really feel REAL yet.\u00a0 And I keep thinking about how this pregnancy might not stick.\u00a0 I know about statistics in the first trimester, plus I tested pretty early (before my period was even late).\u00a0 I was guarding my emotions because I was concerned about the possibility of a chemical pregnancy.\u00a0 I think I’m overdoing this though.\u00a0 It’s almost like I can’t let myself get excited (or even make myself believe that this is really going to happen) until the second trimester.\u00a0 I never imagined I would react this way…it’s kind of odd.\u00a0 Maybe it’ll feel more real and more exciting after my first OB appointment. =)<\/p>\n

Okay, now I have to ‘fess up about a few things.<\/p>\n

Confession #1:<\/em> On Friday, I called my mom on my way back to work in the afternoon.\u00a0 Mom, you had an interesting choice of words when we spoke that day.\u00a0 You asked something like, “So what exciting things have been going on today?”\u00a0 Mom, I’m sorry I lied.\u00a0 I think I said something about just working and getting to go home to have lunch with Pete.\u00a0 The truth is, I had just had my first positive pregnancy test that morning. =P<\/p>\n

Confession #2: <\/em>Oddly, that very same day, the whole “when are we going to be grandparents” thing came up in conversation when Pete was talking to his parents.\u00a0 M2D2, we’re sorry.\u00a0 Pete didn’t technically lie when he said, “no news to share<\/em>,” but he did choose his words carefully.\u00a0 We hadn’t even had time yet to discuss when and how we were going to share our news!<\/p>\n

On Saturday, I woke up and decided to test again to see if I’m still pregnant.\u00a0 Yes, two lines.\u00a0 But I only used one test this time.\u00a0 Off to work I go.\u00a0 Must act normal!<\/p>\n

By now, Pete and I had a chance to think about when we’d share the news.\u00a0 We decided we at least wanted to wait until after my first OB appointment, but we wouldn’t wait until the end of the first trimester to share with family and a few friends.\u00a0 Even if the worst happens, these are the people I would want to have for support anyway.\u00a0 I hope people are understanding that we didn’t tell right away.\u00a0 We just want to know more ourselves first.\u00a0 Trust me, the secret is hard to keep.<\/p>\n

Sunday.\u00a0 Father’s Day.\u00a0 After waking up, I snuggled on Pete and giggled as I told him happy first Father’s Day. =)\u00a0 Hee hee, it felt so weird to say that.\u00a0 He said thank you and gave me a hug.\u00a0 I thought Father’s Day would be a cool time to share the news.\u00a0 Like a grandpa card for dad or something.\u00a0 But we just weren’t ready to say anything yet.\u00a0 Sorry, Dad!\u00a0 This brings me to…<\/p>\n

Confession #3:<\/em> Sorry, Mom and Dad.\u00a0 Our primary reason for not going over to Grandma’s for Connie’s birthday was primarily to avoid my aunts.\u00a0 Connie, Vickie…I love you both dearly.\u00a0 But I don’t have enough confidence in my poker face if you had decided to interrogate us again that day about when we’re going to have kids. =)\u00a0 That, and I didn’t really want to lie if you asked.\u00a0 But I still didn’t want to tell.\u00a0 The best way I knew how to handle any potential situation was to avoid it altogether.\u00a0 I hope you’re not offended.\u00a0 (Also, I was super tired, and I ended up taking a 3-3.5 hour nap instead.\u00a0 I slept fine that night, too.\u00a0 Maybe it’s my body working extra hard that makes me want to sleep.)<\/p>\n

Confession #4:<\/em> Mom, Dad, sorry about not eating Andy’s with you Sunday night.\u00a0 The night we all ate at Taco Wagon, on the way home after Walmart, I decided to get an ice cream cone at McDonald’s.\u00a0 For some odd reason, it just felt gross to eat, and I ended up throwing a good chunk of it away and still forcing down more than I really cared to eat.\u00a0 The next morning, I got that positive pregnancy test.\u00a0 Since then, ice cream just sounds pretty gross.\u00a0 Pete just doesn’t eat it anymore anyway. =P\u00a0 Side-note: The primary purpose of going to Walmart (which was the reason we drove separately) was because I needed to buy more prenatal vitamins.\u00a0\u00a0 And at that point I had no clue!<\/em><\/p>\n

Backtracking a bit, on Sunday afternoon after lunch, we went to buy more pregnancy tests from Dollar Tree.\u00a0 I thought I had more, but they were ovulation predictor kits.\u00a0 I tested again on Monday (just one!) …still pregnant.\u00a0 I called to make an appointment at the OB office.\u00a0 I was thinking my schedule was great because I’m always off on Mondays.\u00a0 Perfect time to go to appointments without having to miss work and without having to tell work anything until I’m ready to tell.\u00a0 WRONG!\u00a0 Dr. only sees OB patients on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings.\u00a0 Which is really pretty terrible for me, but such is life.\u00a0 I called Chesterfield and blocked off a Tuesday afternoon and ran into Penneys to see what was already booked and what wasn’t.\u00a0 So here are my first appointment times:<\/p>\n

Friday, June 25 @2:00<\/strong> – This is when they do the blood test and take a thorough history.\u00a0 I think we also get to talk about fun things like finances, too.\u00a0 Fun fact: this kid has to be paid in full by the 28th week!\u00a0 I think I know where our tax rebate is going.\u00a0 Goodbye, new cabinets.\u00a0 I think the pet is going to have to wait, too.\u00a0 I’m okay with that. =)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 29 @2:00<\/strong> – This is when the doctor does the full physical.\u00a0 At that point, I’ll only be 5 weeks and a couple of days along, so I don’t know how much they’ll be able to tell about the pregnancy itself.\u00a0 From what I’ve read online, it’s unusual to have your first appointment with the doctor until week 8-12, but oh well.\u00a0 I think I like it better this way.<\/p>\n

I still have two pregnancy tests left.\u00a0 I’ll probably use one on Thursday or Friday to see if I’m still pregnant. =P\u00a0 I haven’t stopped tracking my temperature, and so far it’s still elevated.<\/p>\n

As far as symptoms go, there have been very few.\u00a0 First couple of days after I found out, I felt very mildly crampy as if my period was coming.\u00a0 That has gone away.\u00a0 Ever since the day I found out, my boobs have been sore, but nothing severe.\u00a0 Just don’t hug me too hard. =)\u00a0 I don’t really mind it like this.\u00a0 It’s the only reminder I have right now that something is different about my body.\u00a0 I hope I don’t get morning sickness too much.\u00a0 Keeping fingers crossed.\u00a0 I have been waking up well before my alarm since before I found out.\u00a0 I’m slightly more tired in the late afternoon\/evening, but not too bad.\u00a0 I have taken a couple of naps in the last few days.\u00a0 My appetite is mostly normal.\u00a0 Sometimes I’m not too interested in eating, but I do it anyway, and I feel fine.\u00a0 Just don’t offer me ice cream. =)<\/p>\n

If all goes well, I’d estimate my due date at February 27, 2011<\/em>.\u00a0 Sorry, Grandma Laura, I don’t want to hold out for your birthday.\u00a0 A Valentine baby might be nice. =)\u00a0 We’ll see if the doctor agrees about due date.\u00a0 She’ll probably call it February 26, since that’s how it comes out if you go by the first day of my cycle.\u00a0 But that assumes I ovulated a day earlier, which I did not.\u00a0 None of that due date business really matters if I take after my momma though.\u00a0 I’ll be poppin’ that kid out in January. =P<\/p>\n

This has been a ridiculously long post, so one more confession and I’ll close:<\/p>\n

Confession #5:<\/em> Dad, that time I had to “clean up” the bathroom after you got back from Home Depot?\u00a0 Yeah, I was actually just stashing all the test strips I had out.\u00a0 That’s not really how I want to “tell” you.\u00a0 I’m glad you asked before going to the bathroom though.\u00a0 That could have been awkward. =)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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