April
April marked our 7th month of trying to conceive. My good friend Natalie graciously loaned us her Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor to use so I could do a better job of tracking my ovulation. This was my first month using it, and after getting 10 days of “high fertility” readings, but no “peak” reading signifying ovulation, I assumed I must not have ovulated (I’ve heard that happens), so I stopped testing my ovulation for the rest of the month and came to terms with the fact that this wasn’t going to be our month to conceive.
April 27th
Just your average Monday night, so I was considering having a glass of wine. But suddenly I had this nagging feeling that I should take a pregnancy test first. My period was expected the next day, and according to the fertility monitor I hadn’t ovulated this month, and I had none of the early pregnancy signs I’d read about. But all of a sudden I just couldn’t shake this feeling that I should skip the glass of wine and test in the morning–just to be sure.
I ended up barely sleeping at all this night because “I really think I’m pregnant. I really think I’m pregnant…” kept running through my mind.
April 28th
I was up bright and early to take the pregnancy test. The only ones I had left were the Clear Blue Easy digital tests that literally give you a “Pregnant” or “Not Pregnant” digital reading. After testing, I waited a few minutes, put my contacts in, pulled my hair back…and then read the result:
Pregnant
I just stared at it for a minute, carefully looking at each individual letter, making sure I really knew how to read, and that what I read as “Pregnant” REALLY DID SAY “Pregnant.”
And then I smiled and thought to myself: I knew it. I knew it!
For a split second I thought about waiting to tell G so I could take the time to arrange some sort of surprise or special way to tell him. The last thing I expected this month was a positive test result, so I had nothing prepared–but there was no way I could resist telling him immediately!
I walked out of the bathroom, crawled onto G’s side of the bed, turned his bedside light on, woke him up with a kiss, and then showed him the test. It took him a second to realize what he was looking at and then he was overjoyed! “We did it!” he exclaimed. And we hugged and kissed and cried and celebrated the moment. It was amazing.
Now hopefully I have enough cool points banked that I can show this picture without anyone rushing off to bathe in hand sanitizer. Presenting the proof:
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What a sweet story!
And you definitely have enough cool points stored up, that pic wasn’t gross at all.
Awe…so fun to read this D…so excited for you!!
Awwww, so exciting! Aren’t taking tests the most fun thing ever? I am kind of addicted to them.
Awww!! You found out on my birthday!!!!!! ;))
Congratulations! Those are the best words to read, aren’t they?
What a great story! My DH and I are expecting our first in October. I still have the actual pee sticks, even though I took pictures. So don’t feel bad about showing the proof!!
So excited for you two!
And that’s exactly how my “telling the hubs” story played out. I just couldn’t wait to plan something fun – so I just ran upstairs, climbed into bed and blurted it out!
The Mommy instinct was already kicking in. How fun!
You did the right thing by using the pregnant/not pregnant test. Noah and I thought those were for chumps, until we BOTH misread the glaringly obvious plus sign on the test I took way back when. It was literally five minutes of me thinking I wasn’t pregnant when it hit me that I should look at the test again and compare it to the picture in the directions. What a dummy.
So here’s my “finding-out-I-was-pregnant” story:
The Hubster and I were going out to eat that night, and, just like you, I thought I better take a pregnancy test before I go out and imbibe a beer or two. So I did.
And lo and behold it was positive!
This was at 5:30 in the evening and I immediately called the Hubs and here’s how the conversation went:
Hubs – “Hello?”
Me – “Um…I’m pregnant.”
Hubs – “What?”
Me – “I’m pregnant.”
Hubs – “I have to call you back.”
This story just makes me laugh! We had only been trying for 3 months and neither of us expected to get pregnant so fast. We were simply shocked.
The Hubs did call me back about 10 minutes later (he’d been in terrible traffic) and we cried and laughed and decided that this dinner date was now a celebration. 9 months later we welcomed our gorgeous son, Jack. And now we’re trying for no. 2.
I’m thrilled that you’re sharing this wonderful time with all of your readers. Congratulations again, and please enjoy a mango sorbet on me. (It was ALL I craved!)
Cute cute cute…I almost got tears remembering when we found out! He was actually the one waiting for the digi answer, I was waiting, sitting on our bed! It’s an amazing feeling, isn’t it!? Congratulations again! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!
I’m just thrilled for you, and look, you already have a mother’s intuition – especially since saying no to wine is hard.
aww – what a fun story. congrats again!
aw! we took 8 months to conceive DS and it seemed like forever. I kept that positive test with me for days, until it wore out. When I needed to see it, I would pop the stick out and look at the double lines. I actually just took out one of my old purses and found the old pee stick in there….ew! (but cute at the same time….well, maybe. Not really. Just to me, I guess)
Congrats!
*sniff* There is nothing like that moment when you find out!
How cute. I think it would be hard for me to not take a picture of the test, too.
What a cute story! Congrats again!
I saved my preg tests and stuck them in ziplocs and put in the kids baby books! I know, I’m gross…but there is a lot of emotion tied up to those sticks you pee on!
Blessings on your pregnancy and thank you for sharing all this with us! We celebrate with you!
SO exciting! I always imagined that I would find out this exact way- so I live through your story- because mine was a little messed up! Congratulations again!
Ooh! I got goose bumps! Congratulations!!!
Isaac was one day old on the 27th.
As for finding out, good job listening to the inner voice, I on the other hand had the glass of wine lol!
I love that G said we did it! So sweet!
Ooh! I got goose bumps! Congratulations!!!
Isaac was one day old on the 27th.
As for finding out, good job listening to the inner voice, I on the other hand had the glass of wine lol!
I love that G said we did it! So sweet!
“We did it!” I love it. You really did! Congratulations to all of you.
jbhat
I don’t think I have ever left you a comment before. But I did want to say congratulations!
I love your story. :o) It is amazing how quickly your world changes when you see the positve on that stick.
Just caught up on the past few days. Congrats! Can’t wait to see what cute nursery plans you have!!
Oh, so exciting! I would not have been able to wait either. Congrats to you both!
Very cool thank you for sharing with us all and CONGRATS!
What a wonderful story! So sweet. And you are right, what an amazing blessing! Congrats again!
I’ve never commented before, but had to tell you Congrats! Your blog cracks me up! Funny how you get that feeling…I had the same thing happen to me, after trying for so long, I had a stock of tests in the bathroom and was heading out to go tanning before going to my brother in laws fiances shower (who unexpectly ended up pregnant and I was devistated we weren’t yet). I had that “feeling” before I left and took a test and then had to follow up with the remaining 2 in my clost to make sure I did it right. Even went and puchased another set of two that night before telling my husband. Still asked my doctor to do a test the following Monday and she laughed at me when she found out I still was 100% sure after 5 home tests. Good luck to you!!!
Very Sweet! I love that it was unplanned and it just happened! Great response by hubby too!
Congrats again!
To the commenter who said “I love that it was unplanned and it just happened!”… umm, did you miss the part about them trying for 7 months??
Just wanted to say congratulations!! What great news and such a sweet story. My husband and I used the same ovulation kit – what an experience. Unfortunately it never worked for us in the conventional way but I am overjoyed to say that we adopted a beautiful baby girl in January and NOTHING can be better! Welcome to the joys of future parenthood – there is nothing like it!
Being pregnant myself with just about 4-5 weeks left, I teared up reading this. There is nothing greater than the moment you see that pregnancy test and realize it’s positive! Many congratulations!
I cannot thank you enough for all your kind words! I’m also really loving hearing about all your experiences–thank you so much for sharing!
wow, that is SO fun!!! congrats =) I’ll never ever forget the feeling I had of just being pregnant. It was awesome!
Similar story on my end as well…no matter when or how, it’s always amazing to find out that you’ve created a baby.
Congrats D! I hope being a mom is everything you ever imagined. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us.
Just someone else adding their congratulations All the best for the three of you.
Congrats again………when I took my home pregnancy test (the one that turned positive) I had set it on the sink and walked out of the bathroom. I did not even sit down to wait when my husband ran in there to watch it! And I am the one with no patience.
The very first time he felt our daughter kick, he got up, brushed his teeth and started putting the crib together.
When we had an ultrasound (33 wks–I had a nature nut for my OB, she did one at 7 wks and would not do another one…..I talked one of her partners into doing the one where we found out it was a girl) and the hubs said, I hope she won’t mind me in the back seat w/her prom date!!
Sorry…….got to rambling there.
Jill
Muskego, WI
Congrats! My husband and I are also trying to get pregnant. It’s hard being patient!!! Well just wanted to say I love your blog and Congrats again!
at least the pic wasn’t on top of a roll of toilet paper.. or on top of the toilet lid…. such a sweet story
yep. i have really been out of it. as i posted on your last post i noticed that your next one was pregnancy- Congrads!! Very happy for you guys.
That is awesome! Congratulations… I remember that day, finding out I’m pregnant. Such a special time!! Enjoy!
That was so sweet. It brought tears to my eyes.
Cute~What an amazing thing to happen after 7 months! Yay for you two!
I got up from dinner because I couldn’t wait any longer. Took the test and it came out positive. I ran out crying to my husband and showed him the stick. So much for my special dinner and cute surprises to tell him if it was positive!
I am the queen of gross – my positive pregnancy test is in my son’s baby book. Disgusting, I know. But it has been sanitized
Congratulations you guys! That’s awesome! I love your story. We’ve been trying for a little over a year now and I wish daily (hourly?) 😉 for a cute story like that. Enjoy your pregnancy! When baby makes three will there be a new addition to your blog initials? 😉
Thank you for all your sweet comments everyone!
@Jill–It’s nice to see someone so close to home. Welcome! I think G will be the same way about the prom date thing as your husband if we have a girl, lol!
@Kristin & Mrs.5C–I hope you girls get your “positive” soon! Best wishes to you both!
And @Mrs.5C–good question about the blog initials! I hadn’t really thought about that, but I guess my initial reaction is I will keep It “All Things G&D”.
I am eagerly waiting for the next post………hope you are feeling good!
Have a great weekend,
Jill
Aww, such a sweet story! I’m still over the moon happy for you guys!
CONGRATS! Wishing you and happy & healthy 9 months!
I missed the big announcement, but congrats to you! Looks like we’re due around the same time
Ack! I am so excited for you! (And I owe you an email – it will be forthcoming!)
Normally I loathe the test pictures but for you I will make an exception because I am THAT EXCITED FOR YOU!
What a sweet story! I love that you just had “that feeling”!! Congrats, woman!!