A week ago Sunday I called my friend Anne for some medical advice. Anne is a nurse and a mother of four, so she is an excellent resource for information. Not to mention her husband is a doctor. It’s like having my own medical team on staff. So I called Anne to consult with her about Rachel. Rachel has allergies, so I just wanted to get some advice on what I should be doing. During the course of the conversation I mentioned that I have been so tired lately. I figured it was Rachel’s fault, because she hadn’t been sleeping as well as normal, which means I don’t sleep as well either, but that had only happened a couple of days, and I had had plenty of time to catch up on my sleep, but was still so tired that all I wanted to do was sleep. Anne asked “Are you pregnant.”
“Uh,” I said, “I don’t know that I’m not, but I don’t think I am either.” But there had been that one other little thing that made it a possibility, so after I finished freaking out, I decided that the next day, Monday, I would buy a pregnancy test. I did. I passed.
So I called my doctor and told them that I think I’m pregnant. They scheduled me to come in the following Thursday, which I did. (In the meantime I took the second test that was in the box on Wednesday, just to be sure. I passed again.)
So on Thursday in the doctor’s office I took a third test. Turns out the first two tests were accurate. So the doctor told me that since I have 40 years of youth, and the fact that this is my first pregnancy, I am considered high risk. She referred me to an OB who got me in today.
My appointment was supposed to start at 12:50. Now I know that “supposed to” does not equal “actually does,” but still, I waited for over an hour. During that time two other people who I know came into the office. I was finally brought back after 2:00 where I waited for another while in a consulting room. The doctor who came in was very nice, very helpful, and very informative.
I had an ultrasound, and I was able to hear the heartbeat of the little teeny tiny baby, and I got some pictures too.
YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY! So great Noelle! So happy to see there’s a little heartbeat!
Wow. That story just made me jump up and down. Congratulations to the three of you!!!!!
Well, all I can say is that I am thrilled A) that you are actually PREGNANT and B) that I don’t have to try to be good anymore. I only wish I were closer so I could watch Rachel for you while you sleep all day long. . .CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Woohoo!!! Do we have an approximate due date? My math aint so good–too much thinking. 🙂 Hang in there–the fatigue doesn’t get much better–maybe it will for you. I hope. I can’t wait to see you pregnant! I am very excited for you!
That is so neat, and very exciting. When’s the due date? I am so happy for you. Hang in there, it eventually turns kind of fun. Best wishes!
Congratulations!!! I know EXACTLY how you feel. It’s so exciting having a baby right after you adopt. Rachel will be a great older sissy.
I asked how far along you were on the family blog, then I came to your blog and saw your little baby calendar widget. How cute! I am sooo excited for you!
Noelle, wow this is amazing! I couldn’t be happier for you! Congrats! I can’t wait to swop preggo stories w/ you!
Yay! I’m so excited for you guys Congrats!! Miss ya!!!
Noelle! just another little miracle for you and Jeff! We are so excited and happy for you!
yea yea I am so happy I wash I was there I can’t wait to here all the stories wish I was there
Yay Noelle! I look forward to your daily pregnancy updates on your blog – as long as you’re not too tired for it! We are so so so happy for you and Jeff and Rachel!xoxoxoxo
AHHHHHHH!!!! I’m dying Noelle! CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy for you! WHen are you due?
I guess I’d better get you those Rice Krispy Treats ASAP! CONGRATS! We are so excited for you guys!
ASL;VNKAEO;INSV;LWEOIFNSDLVN!!!!
so happy for you!!!! stock your pantry and buckle up for a ride! heehee
Noelle,
This is very exciting. Congratulations. What a joyous time in your life.
Karen Hanson
I am SO happy for you!!! I know it may seem a bit overwhelming right now, but BELIEVE ME, it’ll all be completely worth it and you’ll find yourself wondering how you ever lived without either of your precious babies. 🙂
Wow!! That is soooo exciting!!! We are so happy for you both!! Pregnancy is tough, but always worth it!!
Your husband was just here and told us! How do I not here this stuff??? One word: nursery. That is amazing!!! Congratulation!!!! I am so glad you passed.
Ahhh, HE looks just like me!!!
(we are rooting for a boy in the Brooks household)
-Trish (Jeff’s sister)
Thats what I get for not keeping up with my blog for that last couple of weeks… I am so thrilled for you. What a great journey this will be! Yea! Rachel will be a big sister.