Unforgettable

July 2, 2012

During supper, my dear sweet husband asked if  I had started my period yet.  Lovely dinnertime conversation I know!  I told him I hadn’t but that I was only a day late.  At that moment, I started thinking about my math.  I realized how incorrect I was.  I was a WEEK late.  I told him that after dinner he HAD to go buy a test because I was just SO curious!

I bathed Millie and he was off.  He went to the Dollar General and picked up 2 $1 tests.  I read the directions and knew I needed to see 2 lines.  I took care of business, waited 3 minutes and saw only 1 line and another VERY faint line.  It was faint enough for me to take the test to my hubs and say “Not this time…but do you see a second line?”  He examined it and confirmed that I wasn’t seeing things.  So, I did what any logical person would do, I took the second test.  SAME thing happened…One strong line, One VERY faint line.  I was convinced that something was up…I mean these were only $1 tests. 

I made the decision right there to go to the drugstore and pick up another, more dependable test.  Millie and I snuggled on the couch and then we said our prayers and she went to bed.  As soon as we laid her down…I was off!

I went to the store, grabbed the test and went to check out.  There I stood holding the one thing that would confirm the truth….I was SO excited, but in such a hurry to figure this out.  I got in the ONE line that was open, behind the coupon queen of Thomasville.  (Had it been any other time, I would have been amazed and probably asked her a few questions, but this particular time I was annoyed.)  I finally checked out and walked out the door with my $18 test.

I came home, took the test and sat on the toilet and waited.  My dear husband was  on the couch, my sweet wonderful baby girl was snug in her bed unaware of what was going on.  The hourglass on the stick flipped around and around.  I checked facebook on my phone and kept looking at my watch (which told me nothing…I wasn’t really timing…just waiting).  The moment I saw the hourglass stop flipping and the word PREGNANT appear on the screen was glorious!  I grabbed it, ran out to the living room and shook my head yes as tears streamed down my face.  Clint and I embraced, cried a little and gave glory to God….the creator of the tiny sesame seed in my belly!

After about 20 minutes of letting it sink in, I was off to make my ONE allotted phone call.  My best friend Karen.  SHE DIDN’T ANSWER!!!  So, I called my best friend Holly.  She answered!  She was thrilled with my news and I got to put words to my feelings.  As I talked to her, new realizations continued to come into my brain.  I’ll admit, I got a little overwhelmed, but I was still beyond thrilled!  About 30 minutes after that I tried Karen again…She finally answered!  She was silent first, then really loud and stringing together words that ran together in her typical Karen fashion.  She is also so happy for us and ended the conversation with “I hope you are growing a penis in your belly!” (You have to know Karen to appreciate that humor!)

I wasn’t able to sleep that night until about 1:00 a.m.  I feel great!  I am just a little more tired than I should be for not working right now, but that is normal.  So far…knock on wood…I haven’t had any sickness.  Which compared to my first pregnancy….is REALLY good.  I am praying and praying that I don’t get sick!

My Dad and Step mom are coming for a quick visit today…I will definitely be spilling the beans.  I know myself too well to think I can possibly keep a secret when they are sitting in my house!

We are SO blessed to know that God trusts us to care for His children.  I am so incredibly thankful the second pregnancy happened in His time, without my human tendancies trying to do things my way.  Most of all, I am thankful for you, tiny little baby.  Mommy has SO much love to give.  I am excited to plan for you, prepare for you and meet you little one.  I love you already!