Working On An Unexpected Masterpiece
I had a doctor’s appointment, and when the unlucky thirteen tubes of blood he sent away for tests were returned, it was decided that I had a certain syndrome that would prevent me from having more children. Options like IFV, and various other fertility treatments would probably work, but there would be no easy, old fashioned baby making for me.
Of course, people assured me that I was lucky to have the two I have, and I am. That doesn’t mean I had to be happy about being done. If I am going to be done having children, I’d like to do it on my own terms.
The thing that really got my goat was that I was having pregnancy symptoms! Great, I thought, you’re so disappointed you’re psyching yourself out and exaggerating every little pms symptom. This is pathetic.
Two weeks later the symptoms were still there, and driving me crazy because I couldn’t believe them. To top it off, I was late. Again. This was two-thirds of the reason behind the initial doctor’s visit to begin with, and here it was, mocking me with yet another fake pregnancy symptom.
I was bloated and late, breaking out like a teenager, and my cups were running over by about a size and a half. Now, anyone can be bloated and gassy. It is a symptom of many things. Being late, well, that’s been explained to me in many scientific terms. And a sudden bout of acne, well, it happens. These symptoms were liars. LIARS! However, the boobs don’t lie. Breasts are very truthful, and after puberty there is only one really legitimate excuse for rapidly jumping cup sizes and being so sore you can hug anyone. Pregnant boobs announce themselves with a bullhorn, perky, loud and honest.
I was so ticked off. How dare I have all these symptoms and not have it be possible? That’s just rude. I told Chris I would go in for a blood test, another futile disappointment on the horizon, another round of getting my hopes up when I know better. Then, I got so miffed I told Chris to just pick me up a home pregnancy test so I could suffer my disappointment in the privacy of my own bathroom.
I bitterly unwrapped the test, did my thing, and expected to set it down and wait. I didn’t even get to set it down. It was the fastest positive pregnancy result I have ever seen in my life, and I sat there, entirely gobsmacked, almost disbelieving.
Every other pregnancy I thought up some cute way to let Chris in on the big secret. This time I just walked up to him, test in shaking hands, goofy grin on my face. After asking me if I was serious about ten times, he finally understood I wasn’t joking. That was a really positive test.
I’m pregnant! Whoa!
And I’m thrilled.
Congratulations!
Comment by elaine — July 22, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
Congratulations, Leah. Matt and I have been through that heartbreaking disappointment, too. Took us forever to be able to have kids, and when we finally had enough of not being able to get pregnant and the doctor told him we wouldn’t be able to, we were devastated. Three miracle kids later we are so grateful for what we have been given. Congratulations. I am so happy for you! What wonderful news you’ve been receiving lately from this, the American Crafts photo win, the Cosmo Cricket team! You’re on a roll. So very blessed. Have a wonderful day and have fun celebrating your news.
Comment by Becky Williams — July 22, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Congratulations! That is wonderful…so nice to know that the doctors were wrong on this one! Here’s to a healthy and uneventfull pregnancy!
Comment by Rachael — July 22, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Congratulations!!! how exciting for you
Comment by Casey — July 22, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
I am so flippin excited for you babes. And to think that I had din din with a pregger girl. LOL. HUGS! Cannot wait to see the little bean.
Comment by Selena Kimsey — July 22, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
Congrats!!
Comment by jen — July 22, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
well yay!!! congrats!
Comment by amie — July 22, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
Congratulations that’s so awesome! Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy and birth!
Comment by Melissa — July 22, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
Congratulations!
Comment by msdramateacherlady — July 22, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
Congrats to you! I wish you a healthy pregnancy! Take care of yourself!
Comment by Michele Brooks — July 22, 2008 @ 7:32 pm
Congratulations to you Leah and Chris. Wishing you lots good health and happiness. Take care now.
Comment by Priya — July 22, 2008 @ 7:35 pm
congrats! congrats! congrats!
take it easy and i wish you a healthy 9 months!
Comment by aimee — July 22, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am the mother of three miracle children, children many doctors told us were totally impossible. They were conceived naturally and are now 9, 11, and 16. I am so happy to hear about your miracle. I will keep you in my prayers and look forward to hearing about your adventure on your blog.
Have a groovy week!
Shaun
Comment by Shaun Paddock — July 22, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!! And the very best wishes to you, Chris, Jonah and Maggie.
Comment by Mona — July 22, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
Congrats!!! Sometimes even babies outsmart doctors!!
I hope your boobs feel better!
Comment by Lisa Beaudry — July 22, 2008 @ 9:29 pm
OMGOSH! CONGRATS! That is just fantastic news girly! YEA!
Hugs,
Robyn
Comment by Robyn — July 22, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
Big congrats!!! i’m really happy for you
Comment by Ewonne — July 22, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
oh congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Nita
Comment by Nita — July 22, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
Congradulations!! I hope for Twins
So your pleasure can double!!
Comment by Barbara — July 22, 2008 @ 11:20 pm
Leah, big congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!
Comment by Kimberly Gale — July 23, 2008 @ 3:07 am
Great news. Leah! I am so happy for you!
Comment by Hilde aka Scoobie — July 23, 2008 @ 3:23 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! OMG - that is wonderful news!!!
Comment by soapbox.SUPERSTAR — July 23, 2008 @ 4:44 am
I don’t even know you, besides being a reader of your blog for a little while now, but I cried some happy tears for you when I read your news! Congratulations!!
Comment by Maile — July 23, 2008 @ 5:12 am
Oh, Leah! I am so happy for you. We went through 3 years of infertility before we had our youngest. It is such a miracle!!! Big hugs to you. Take good care!
Comment by Marti — July 23, 2008 @ 5:53 am
I am so happy for you! We tried for 2.5 years for our first, 3 years for our second, and the third (who just turned 7 months) was a total surprise! May God Bless you with a healthy & happy pregnancy and baby!!
Comment by Jessica — July 23, 2008 @ 6:03 am
HUGE congrats, leah! I pray for you a happy, healthy pregnancy!! oh and btw? My boobs were totally the truth in both of my pregnancies!
Comment by Lindsey — July 23, 2008 @ 6:31 am
Congrats!
Comment by Joni Kuehl — July 23, 2008 @ 6:37 am
WOWOWOWOWOW!!! That’s amazing! I am so happy for you!!!
Comment by Linda — July 23, 2008 @ 8:07 am
Congratulations!!!
Comment by JoNell — July 23, 2008 @ 8:40 am
Oh Leah, I am so glad that it is positive!!! I have been praying for ya and I do so hope that all will go well this pregnancy!!! Congratulations!!!! May you have a good sickness, worry free, healthy pregnancy!!!
Comment by Casey Lu — July 23, 2008 @ 9:11 am
WHOOOOOHOOOOOO! I’ve SO been waiting for this post.
Comment by Janine — July 23, 2008 @ 10:12 am
I’ve been wondering when you were gonna come out and tell your readers. I spotted a comment from you on flickr. CONGRATS! Wishing you a happy and healhty nine months! Grow baby, grow!
Comment by Elda — July 23, 2008 @ 11:46 am
Like one of your other readers, I too shed a tear of happiness for you. I wish you a healthy pregnancy and in no time at all you will be holding your precious baby in your arms.
And guess what !!!!! we are all looking forward to heaps of baby layouts. YEAH.
Comment by Irene Dunne — July 23, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
Congratulations!!! I don’t know you, but i am so thrilled for you!!!!
Comment by Kirsty — July 23, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
Congratulations!!!!
Comment by Adrian — July 23, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
Fabulous!
Comment by sarah — July 23, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
Congratulations! Virtual hugs to you (virtual hugs don’t hurt the boobs)!
Comment by Mome-rath — July 24, 2008 @ 5:48 am
Congratulations!!!! Wow, what wonderful news! I am really so happy for you and your expanding family!!!
Roxann
Comment by Roxann — July 24, 2008 @ 5:51 am
Just letting you know how very happy I am for you!! It makes my heart happy!!
Comment by Amanda Boyles — July 24, 2008 @ 10:12 am
Congratulations! I hope all goes well for you!
Comment by Mom2Six — July 24, 2008 @ 12:36 pm
Awesome! Congratulations Leah! Wow!
Comment by Margarite — July 24, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
congrats!!! Nice to know that there are someone else how´s expecting….
Comment by lena jacobsson — July 25, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
Did you HEAR the squeal of delight emanating from the front desk at Flint Communications??!?!?
Your Mom pretty much grabbed me by the shoulders and plunked me down in front of her computer saying, “Leah’s blog is up - READ IT!” Man, I KNOW that Mom voice and there was no way I was going to do anything BUT sit down and read. And HOLY COW am I glad I did. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Comment by Laura from Flint — July 25, 2008 @ 7:13 pm
how thrilling! Congratulations!
Comment by kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu — July 25, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
I step away from my computer for a few days and come back to find this! Congratulations!
Comment by Sarah — July 26, 2008 @ 3:58 am
Congratulations! What exciting news, especially after such a disappointment. I am so happy for you, and jealous at the same time, honestly. If I could be so nosy as to ask…What did they tell you that you had that would prevent you from getting pregnant? I was told that I could get pregnant, but it wouldn’t be easy, and actually maintaining a pregnancy would be even harder. Nothing yet, and at 35 I feel like I’m quickly running out of time.
Comment by cattina — August 7, 2008 @ 9:06 am