Thanks for all the congrats!
I know it was a weird way to announce being pregnant, but I wanted to surprise all my readers as much as I was surprised! With Aubrey, we tried for 7 months. I mean, we REALLY tried. I spit on an ovulation test, I charted (well, kind of), I asked the doctor for advice. I was starting to get discouraged, when we FINALLY got pregnant. I truly believe that all the chemicals from the birth control I had just gotten off of were a contributing factor to my struggle to get pregnant the first time.
This time around, completely different story. I posted the "To be or not to be blog" and then we prayed for a couple of days and then we decided to start trying. We weren't REALLY trying like the first time, but apparently we didn't need to.
I kept telling Justin I wanted to buy some pregnancy tests (before I was even late). He told me it would be a waste of money. I still wanted to take one. Then I was one day late, but feeling awfully tired. I bought a pack of three tests the next day, but felt like I was cramping while I was in line, so I was pretty sure I wasn't pregnant. I guess it was just my sensative stomach, because the test was POSITIVE?!
I honestly laughed as I was looking at it and the faint line grew darker. No way! That was way too quick. I called Justin after summer school to tell him I bought three tests. He told me they were a waste of money and I responded by telling him that the last two were, because the first one was POSITIVE! I think we were both in disbelief. Our shock eventually turned into excitement as we calculated a due date online (Feb. 6th), called to make a Dr's appt (June 30...the ONE day Justin has off between his old job and new job), and I started to look for a vision for Aubrey's big girl room.
Aubrey and our little one will be approximately 29 months apart. I know Aubrey will be a great big sister! We're so excited about this new little life that God is growing in me!
God is good!
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It's funny the thing about birth control... one day I asked my OB about it and he said, "Actually, it should be easier to get pregnant after coming off birth control because your hormones are at more balanced levels." Ha! Yet nearly every single woman I talk to that has been on it for awhile has trouble getting pregnant right away. There's science for you!
Anyway, so exciting again! For some people the way we told them was pointing them to my pregnancy blog... so your way of spilling the beans wasn't so weird to me. :)
Barbie, I am crying as I read this. I am so unbelievably excited for you... you and Justin are such wonderful parents to Aubrey, and I can't wait to see this little person join your family and make you a family of FOUR.
And after reading this... I am even more feeling negative about going back on the pill. I was supposed to start Tuesday, yet the full pill pack still sits on my counter. It took 10 months with Sam, and I don't want any chemicals in my body that could make it even harder next time.
God is SO GOOD Barbie. I'm so happy that this became a quick and stress-free conception for you guys!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Congrats again Barbie! It is very exciting news. I am curious how Justin took the news over the phone. When I found out I was pregnant with Ethan...I couldn't wait for Kevin to get home, so I called him at work. Being the right to the point person that I am, as soon as he answer the phone I said..."umm...I'm pregnant." Needless to say he didn't believe me, but he did rush home to see the test results.
Aw Barbie, it's just so exciting when great things happen to amazing people. I'm so glad you didn't have the stress of trying (sorry Justin!), and also so excited for Aubrey to have a brother or sister. You deserve this Barbie!
Like I said before.. We are sooooo excited for you guys. I am praying that this pregnancy goes much smoother than the last.. But either way you know it will be worth it because you have a beautiful little girl and now you will have another little one. :) Aubrey is going to make the best big sister!
P.S. Even when you said you guys were going to start trying.. I still thought I had time LOL guess not. ;)
Yay! I love this story each time I hear/read it. :)
Isnt life funny? Seriously...I think I felt the same way when I got my positive this time. After trying for 3 yrs with Dallin...then not really trying this time. It really goes to show the Lord has his own plan.
Im so excited for you and cant wait to hear about your docs appt. It will be fun to have someone to complain to while pregnant who can relate!
Cheers to 2 more huge babies in the world!
WOW! So exciting!! I'm really happy for you and your little family-- what an amazing and wonderful blessing.
I think it's so neat how this pregnancy came right after your husband got his brand new job change too. Such perfect providence in the Lord's plan! What a very exciting time for you all :)
Can't wait to hear all about your pregnancy via your blog and see you and baby grow. I'll be praying things go great!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
February seems so far away and yet I know with Aubrey the time just seemed to fly for me. Hmmm... I think I'm far to young to be a grandmother of TWO!!! Congratulations, Grandma and Grandpa are very excited.
PS Barbie told us by sending Aubrey down the hall with the Pregnancy test and told her to hand it to us!!
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