A Positive Test Result

Well, this week has been a series of moments of truth. Darryl and I were trying a bit harder to conceive this month in comparison to last month and this has been the week to find out if we were successful. Here's the timeline of events:

Monday: Feeling a bit anxious and hyper-sensitive. Breasts felt mildly tender, but nothing to be too alarmed about. Had a good laugh over my semi-neurotic state and close observation of everything.

Tuesday: By myself with three pregnancy tests. What's the harm in going ahead and taking one? Results faintly positive, but it could just be me seeing what I want to see (semi-neuroticism at work). As day goes by, breasts feel tender, slightly tingly and twinging.

Wednesday: Day my period is supposed to start. It doesn't. Breasts are still twinging, though not as much. Start experiencing pain and soreness in the abdomen, sharp at times.

Thursday: Still no period. Great deal of tenderness and soreness in abdomen area. I'm slightly bloated. Becoming more certain that I am pregnant. Called hospital to arrange tour of maternity facilities. Became very fatigued before end of day and left work a little early.

Friday: Took pregnancy test. A very visible positive result. Called and made an appointment with an obstetrician for Monday, Feb. 28. Darryl and I have decided not to tell our parents the news until after the doctor's appointment when we will hopefully have a due date and more information about how far along the pregnancy is, etc.

I'm still kind of in shock over the whole business. Sometimes I feel like it must be a dream, but then I'll feel something and realize that it is very real. I'm naturally very excited, nervous, anxious, worried, and happy all rolled into one. I'm doing my best remain calm, take care of myself, and do my best to stay relaxed. A lot of changes are ahead for Darryl and I. Life will never be the same again. Here's to the start of a great adventure!