Well, last time I blogged, I was saying kids were not in mine and Jerry's immediate future. Be careful what you say- I found out less than a month after I wrote my last blog, that I was pregnant. However, the way we found out was NOT the way any woman wants to find out. I had been having sharp pains in my stomach for a few weeks. Started about a week after I had last blogged, they were excruciating. I was on the floor in the kitchen in pain while on the phone with my mom one time, it only lasted for a minute or two, but its like nothing relieved it. I would wake up with the pain, I couldn't eat much or anything. I finally went to the doctor because I couldn't handle it anymore, and she took blood and ran some tests, and said she would call when the results came in. I looked at her and asked her, please don't tell me it's just a trapped gas bubble or constipation pains when that test comes back- she said she doesn't think either one of those were it, but she was hoping it was that simple. Two days passed and finally Friday, she called me, told me I needed to come in to review my tests. Knowing that wasn't good, and Jerry still being at work, I explained that I would rather hear it over the phone than to be face to face with whatever problem she found. She hesitated, then proceeded to tell me that my blood test came back with a rather high reading on the HCG levels- not knowing at all what that meant, I asked her to explain what that was. She said that was the level that tells her about pregnancies. Yes, I was pregnant. I panicked, but not as bad as when she said that having pains like I was having was not a good sign when you are pregnant, and began to tell me that I could possibly be having an ectopic pregnancy.That sent me through the roof. I told her I would be in as soon as possible and hung up. First thing first, I hesitated calling my mom. I didn't want her to worry, but when you rely on her for everything, she's that first person, So i called her- she didn't seem too upset, just kind of worried for her daughter. She agreed to meet me at the doctors office and help me figure out what had to be done. Next call was Jerry- which took me quite a few minutes to dial because he was still at work and I didn't know how he would handle this- I managed to call him and tell him- he said ok, and hung up. Quick and painless. Until he got off work and called me and mom. I think he was scared, too. We finally get there, she's does more testing- I explain I wasn't having any more pains- hadn't for a couple days now, and when she does the pelvic exam she finally smiles and says well, you are pregnant- and I don't think it's ectopic. All I could do was smile. Timing was and is not perfect- but, like mom said- Its unplanned NOT unwanted----So after discussing and coming to the conclusion that she would be telling dad that day and then Jerry and I will announce it to them together in a few days, I went home to find, not a scared, nervous boyfriend, but a happy one whos laughing with our roommates(who are also pregnant) already planning the wedding if we should have one of each. Fast-Forward to today-----
I'm 17 weeks, baby's great! Heartbeat stays in the 150s, Jerry's getting anxious for it to be here- and to find out what it is September 6th. We are tired of calling the baby peanut- He's actually the one who picked the names! :) When we are laying down to go to sleep- his hand should just be permanetly attached to my belly- it's there constantly, trying to find the baby or to at least feel "peanut" move. Right now I am the only one who can feel the baby, and it feels very funny! Also, "peanut" has found a punching bag in my belly- my bladder. I swear, somebody should invent a steel plate or something to go over the bladder when you become pregnant! Cravings- pretty much anything right now- I love sour food and taco bell- however the spicy food does not like me:( I'm still tired pretty much all the time, but I do get my bursts of energy. Everyone's getting really excited for this baby to be here- we still have 5 months- which seems like a long time, but I know it will go by so quickly! BTW- names are boy-Logan Alexander and girl-Rhylea (riley) Lynne. This baby is going to be so loved by mommy and daddy and I cannot wait to finally hold him/her.
