family of 3

On April Fool's Day last year, I found out I was pregnant.  Oh, how far we've come!  

I remember looking at myself in the mirror after seeing those unbelievable crosshair lines and thinking that I didn't look like myself.  I didn't feel like myself either.  It was very much like I was watching myself from a distance.  I didn't know what to do. 

I decided I needed another test.  I put on my coat and my ipod and walked down to the nearest CVS listening to the most calming music I had.  I saw several people with strollers and babies on the way and thought that it was weird that I had never noticed how many people had babies before.  The music and the cold air helped me relax. 

After getting home and taking the next 2 tests with the same results - I sat in the middle of our apartment and cried.  Then, I called my insurance (I told the insurance lady that I was pregnant.  She said "Congratulations, how far along are you?"  I said "about 10 mins"  She laughed and was very helpful from there on out), found a doctor, set up an appointment, and sat down and turned on TLC.  I watched a few episodes of "A baby story" and waited for Kyle to get home. 

When he got home, I let him change and tell me about his day for a bit.  When he inevitably asked "how are you?" I think I just said "you should sit down"  I went and sat next to him on the couch and our exchange went like this: 

Me: I think I'm pregnant

Kyle: Why?

Me: Well, I know I'm pregnant.

Kyle: Why?

Me: I took 3 tests.

Kyle: (silence)

At this point I broke down into big ugly heavy sobs and Kyle just hugged me.  I just felt him take slow deep breaths.  The first thing he said was, "Well, we're going to need prenatal vitamins"  And he made me get them that night.  I love that. 

And now here we are - with little Abigail Katherine a normal part of our day to day.  What a journey its been - I can't wait to see what's down the road!  So today I'm celebrating my family - my own little family of 3.