Mum & Bub

I wrote this on Monday 1st February, and can now finally publish it!

I sat on the couch on Sunday morning (31st Jan) and thought ok I have one test left. I’d stupidly not read the packet properly and misread test 6 days before your missed period as test 6 days before your period is due.

So no wonder the tests said negative on Friday. Yes, I did 2 just in case! Then as I was cleaning up the dining table on Saturday for some reason I re-read the packet. Ugh, I thought I was meant to wait until Sunday. So here I was on Sunday morning contemplating whether to wait to see if my monthly friend graced itself with its presence or do the test.

60% of me thought I was pregnant. I had been constantly running into things for the past week seriously bruising myself, and my god did my boobs hurt! I was quite teary, and found myself crying at stupid TV shows in the middle of the day. But then the other 40% of me was a bit cranky had some cramps and thought I was getting my period. Oh well, bugger it I thought, I’ll go pee on another stick and if it’s negative this time I’ll be patient and wait and see if my monthly friend arrives on Thursday.

So I pee’d on the stick and sat it on the sink and looked away. I counted to 120 in my head, told myself if it was negative not to get upset and then turned back. I grabbed the stick mesmerized by what I saw. I walked slowly into the lounge room and sat on the lounge. There were 2 lines. 2 lines, people, TWO LINES! I burst into tears and could barely believe what I was seeing. My poor puppy had no idea what was going on and walked over and sat his head on my leg. I said to Jack (puppy), Mum’s going to have a baby. He did the doggy head tilt thing to the side and looked at me like I was talking gibberish, licked my hand then layed down beside me on the floor.

I tried to call Hubby, wishful thinking he’d pick up, he was out racing the yacht for the day. So I just sat there, puppy by my side and starred at the TV. I was desperate for a baby, but I’d also put an enormous amount of pressure on myself to get pregnant soon so I’d be out of my first trimester when we go overseas. Then I panicked that if I put myself under stress it wouldn’t happen.

Anyway, so sitting there I suddenly thought, hang on, the second line is so faint, maybe I’m too excited too early. So I raced into the supermarket and bought another one. Raced home, and whaddya know? It was positive too. So bloody relieved. So now here we go patiently waiting for the next 8 months to meet our bubba! (about 7 months, now but it was about 8 months back then! Now 10 weeks along!)

I know there’ll be some groans from the male Puff readers about how this blog will no doubt change, but sorry fella’s, I’m taking a right and heading down motherhood lane.

It’s gunna be one hell of a ride! Bring on October 2010!

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11 Responses to “I’m going to be a mummy!”

Yay – congrats to you!! I recall that I used at least 4 sticks to confirm my first pregnancy, too! Why do we kill ourselves with, “It’s pretty faint, maybe that 2nd line isn’t actually there?” Regardless, that’s brilliant news and I hope you have a lovely, uneventful and totally relaxed pregnancy! :)

Comment by Anj (@1writergrrl)

OMG, congratulations!!
I am soooo happy for you.
I remember that moment when you see 2 lines, there’s nothing like it. Hope you’re feeling well. Looking forward to hearing everything on your blog. xx

Comment by Thea

Oh my goodness! Congratulations Ami!!! Cannot wait to hear blog posts all about being a mum! Woohoo!

Comment by Belinda

Congratulations! there’s nothing like seeing those lines. Happy pregnancy!

Comment by Jaime

Oh congratulations lovely! By the sounds of it, you and I kept those pregnancy test makers in business. I used to go through those suckers like no tomorrow.

Look forward to hearing about all about your pregnancy and bub!

Comment by Bernadette Morley

Oh, a huge, huge congratulations AMI!!!! I can’t tell you how excited I am, and I don’t care what your male readers think, I’ll enjoy reading about this journey.

And of course, if you ever have any questions/concerns, you know where to find me. And you can email me. And you can Tweet me and WHATEVER – I’m here.

Lovely, lovely news. xxx

Comment by Jodie at Mummy Mayhem

Oh that is so brilliant!! CONGRATULATIONS!

I’m so excited for you – I had tears in my eyes as I read your post :’)

Hope you’re feeling well and don’t suffer from any morning sickness.

xo

Comment by Megan @ Writing Out Loud

You’re going to make a fantastic mum (And i’m sure Jack will be a great big brother too)!
Big Congrats to you and John!

xox

Comment by Ellen

Dear Ami. I always love finding new blogs, especially new Aussie blogs, and what a post to find you on! Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy :)

Comment by Little Miss Moi

WOW Ami. What an amazingly special moment! Can’t wait to read up on all your pregnancy and mummy experiences.

Congratulations to you both x

Comment by Kerryn

Hi Ami,
I haven’t been on your site for a while (got married, went away on the moon etc!) but last night (at 4am in the morning) I returned…and was so rapt to come back and read all your news. Congratulations on the baby and on the last few months worth of posts- the writing is excellent and I look forward to reading many more posts! Have a great trip away too!

Comment by Another Amy

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