February 17, 2009
Bee Eff Pee
It’s official. I’m pregnant. Four weeks and five days pregnant. I know. It’s very early, but after 19 long and disappointing months, I can’t keep this to myself. Not only that, but I trust that God has put His plan into action. He has answered my prayers, and the prayers of everyone who has been praying for me (and to all of you I extend my deepest gratitude, thank you). I have been given a beautiful gift and I’m so thankful. So blessed.
This past two weeks have been crazy. Dawson had the croup last Monday. I came down with the adult version (severe cold, laryngitis) on Thursday, two days before my planned trip to Madison for the Motley Crue concert with my dear friend AJ.
It’s no secret that we’ve been trying to conceive and I had high hopes for this cycle. I’ve been taking my basal body temperature for months, and this cycle was looking good. My chart showed ovulation, my temperatures spiked and stayed high, and I was excited.
Then I got sick with that nasty cold (and I’m still battling it) and I was miserable. I considered calling my friend and begging her to take someone else in my place, but I felt guilty because she had paid for my ticket, and I had paid for the hotel room in advance and it was non-refundable.
I decided to rest as much as possible so that I could rid my body of the virus. On Valentine’s Day, the day I was to leave for Madison, I was feeling okay, but when I took my temperature that morning it had dropped significantly. My heart sank. The temp drop usually indicates that my period is on it’s way. To be safe, I took a pregnancy test. I was only 12 dpo on February 14th, but my previous charts indicate the my luteal phase is 12 days long.
The words “NOT PREGNANT” appeared on the stick and I didn’t even cry. Yes, I was disappointed, but I was so congested and my throat was terribly sore. I didn’t have time to stress over it.
Motley Crue put on an awesome show. Unfortunately, I was miserable the whole time. I was happy to spend time with my friend, but I wished I hadn’t gone. That’s how sick I was. The bass was so heavy in the coliseum that my chest would vibrate and I’d start coughing. It was hard to breathe. Every inhale turned into a hacking mess.
When the concert was over and we went back to the hotel, we ran into Kat Von D (Nikki Sixx’s girlfriend). I had no idea who she was. Seriously. I’d seen LA Ink maybe once or twice but that was ages ago. Her tattoos are awesome in person, lemme tell ya.
I hit my hotel room and crashed immediately. The next morning I had what I thought were menstrual cramps. I figured Aunt Flow would be knocking on my door within 24 hours.
Then on Monday morning I woke up and took my temperature out of habit. My temperature had spiked back to it’s last high temp. I went to the bathroom and discovered I didn’t yet have my period so out of curiosity I took a second pregnancy test.
Within minutes I saw the word “PREGNANT” and started to hyperventilate. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Two days prior I thought I wasn’t pregnant.
Panic set in because I had a margarita with dinner on Saturday. I took three advil after the concert. I took Benadryl on Sunday because my nose wouldn’t stop running.
I called Doug at work and told him what was going on.
“Maybe you peed on it wrong.” he said, which prompted me to imagine just how one can pee on a pregnancy test stick incorrectly.
I called my doctor’s office and scheduled a blood test. They couldn’t get me in until 1 p.m. I endured five hours of torture and no sooner than I got back to work the nurse called with the results.
“Congratulations, we got your test results back and you are pregnant!” she said.
Tears began to well up in my eyes. I was so happy. So freakin’ excited. I was also paralyzed with fear about the next nine months. I know things are going to be fine. I know it. God is with me. Thank you, Lord.
My family is very excited. Dawson is thrilled and immediately put in his request for a baby brother AND a baby sister. Yes, he wants both. In that order.
“I wanna boy baby first, and then the girl baby, Mumma.”
Okay, Doodlebug. I’ll get right on that.
So that’s where we’re at.
I debated whether or not to post this news today, but I realized that so many of you have been with me on this journey and it feels like sharing this excitement is the right thing to do.
To each and everyone of you who has offered kind words, support and hugs along the way, I thank you kindly, from the bottom of my heart. I love you all so very much.
I’m still battling this horrible virus, so please continue to pray for a healthy recovery and for the health of my baby.
HOLY CRAP! I’M PREGNANT!
I finally got my Big Fat Positive…
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February 18th, 2009 at 12:03 AM, seven Says:
Congratulations! That is such great news. I’m happy for you.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:06 AM, feefifoto Says:
Congratulations! I’ve been following your fertility posts, and I’m very happy for you. Best of luck and wishes for a very boring pregnancy.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:11 AM, Angie @ Many Little Blessings Says:
Congratulations!!! Have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
February 18th, 2009 at 6:22 AM, Dana Says:
Thank you, all of you, so very much. Now I’m in tears because I wish I could find better words to express my gratitude. I want to hug y’all right now.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:40 AM, Rachel Inbar Says:
I’ve got tears in my eyes
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:01 AM, Denise Says:
Congratulations, Dana. And good luck! I’m thrilled for you and your family.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:29 AM, Jean M. Says:
I’m so excited and happy for you! That’s going to be the best news I’ve hear all day.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Headless Mom Says:
What a tease. I message you on FB and you say nothing.
AAAAAAACKKK!!!!!! Ya-Hoo!!!!!!! I am SOOOOO excited for you!!!
(btw-you might want to check your feed-I get your posts only once or twice a week, 4 or so at a time. weird.)
February 18th, 2009 at 12:36 PM, jennster Says:
YAy!!!!!!!!!!!!! so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and yes.. your feed in bloglines is SO fucked up, they NEVER show anymore..
February 18th, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Wisconsin Mommy Says:
Wooo-hooo!!!! What fabulous news – I am SO happy for you! We’ll start praying for an easy nine months for you
February 18th, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Dana Says:
You all are making me misty-eyed. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I love y’all tons. TONS!
February 18th, 2009 at 1:11 PM, Shannon Says:
Already sent you my congrats, but just wanted to say, Dude, I heart Motley Crue!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Gina Says:
Congratulations!
February 18th, 2009 at 8:52 PM, J from Ireland Says:
Delurking to say Congratulations. I am so happy for you.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:07 AM, FC Says:
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
Hugs,
~ FC
February 19th, 2009 at 1:43 PM, Candace Says:
CONGRATS!! Omg!! I am soooo excited for you
Congratulations again again and again. I can’t wait to follow this journey with you <3
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 AM, Jen Says:
SO stoked for you!!
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:59 PM, Christine Says:
Congrats! I’m so excited for you!
February 28th, 2009 at 5:48 PM, Karen Sugarpants Says:
I just heard….congrats!!!! (sorry i’m late to the party)
Best wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy, dah-ling!