I'm Having a Baby!!

Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. I am PREGNANT!



Wednesday night I had two dreams. In both dreams, I took a pregnancy test and both times, they were negative. I rolled out of bed Thursday morning, knowing that I needed to take a test, but half wanting to take it that night because I figured my results would be that of my dream - negative.

It was 6:30 am, and I rubbed my eyes and walked into the bathroom and tried as fast as I could to rip open that test. I had to go tinkle sooo bad, but knew I had to save it for the test. I finally got the thing open and did my thing.

I sat on the floor, leaning against the wall with my test on the tile. I could not take my eyes off of it.

The test was supposed to take 3 minutes. I was on the floor for about 5 seconds and noticed the blue line starting to appear. I gasped. And watched.

It got darker within seconds, and I burst into tears. I sat in the floor with my test in my hand, tears streaming down my face, praising Jesus for the miracle of the life growing inside of me. I sat there for about a minute, just me and God, resting in knowing that HE has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. I wiped the tears from my cheeks, grabbed the test and ran in to my sleeping Husby. I flipped on the light and curled up next to him crying. "H-h-h-huuusby???" I cried. (Though I used his real name).

He sat straight up, concerned because I was bawling.... "what honey??," he said.

"I...think I'm PREGNANT!", I screamed!!

He tackled me and rolled me around on the bed screaming, "YOU'RE PREGNANT!?!? YOU'RE PREGNANT?!?!" We just laid there for a few minutes laughing, crying, hugging and praying. It was amazing.

He scheduled me a doctor's appointment for the next day, Friday, and I thought I was literally going to burst all day. Husby and I had to keep this enormous secret to ourselves and we just looked at each other and smiled each time we were around people.

Friday came and I was a nervous wreck. All thoughts went through my mind - what if it was a false reading? what if I show up to the doc and they say, "what are you talking about? you're not pregnant!" My appointment was at 2:15 and the day crept by.

Sure enough, the doctor confirmed my pregnancy and a rush of relief drifted over me. It was time to tell our family!!

We lied to our parents (they live in the same town), and told one set that we had to go down to get something from the other. We hoped they wouldn't run into each other in the mean time and realize we were big-fat-liars.

We arrived to my parents house first. Mom prepared a lavish feast since we were coming over, complete with appetizers and a homemade pie for dessert! She kept trying to shove appetizers down my throat, but I was so nervous and excited, I was about to throw up!

Dad got home and we all sat around the dinner table. "I'll pray!", I chimed in.

"Dear God, thank you so much for this food, for this day, and for keeping us all healthy and safe. And thank you SO much for the blessing of this precious life growing inside of me....Amen."

I looked up and my parents were staring at me in disbelief. Dad screamed, "YOU'RE P-G??", and Mom jumped up screaming, "WHAT?! WHAT!? WHAT!?," hugging and talking 90 to nothing. Husby video taped the entire thing - whipping out the camera as we bowed our heads. Clever.

We spent the entire night planning and laughing and praising God for my baby.

I called my brother (he was out of town this weekend) and asked him if he was ready to be an uncle. He said, "what?!" and I repeated myself. He totally thought I was lying, but then I told him my due date and he was flabbergasted!! He is very excited!

We had to wait for Husby's parents to get home from a football game, so as soon as they were home, they called for us to come over. We arrived and all sat around shooting the breeze.

Husby said, "Did Whitney tell you what she got a few weeks ago?"

They looked at me blankly - "No?"

"Pregnant", he said.

They came FLYING out of their chairs screaming and hugging us. It was a great reaction as well!

I gave my parents, and Husby's parents this precious charm from James Avery.






We spent the rest of the evening calling all of our friends and letting them in on the great news. I realized that night what fantastic friends I have. I had friends screaming. I had friends crying. I had friends rejoicing - sincerely and truly THRILLED for us. We were absolutely overwhelmed by their sweet responses. I praise God for them.

So, there you have it. I am pregnant. I am just over a month along, due sometime in June, probably around June 18, the doctor said...but we will know much more after my first ultrasound in a few weeks.

I am astounded that the Lord blessed us as fast as He did. I have wanted this ALL my life, and we recently started covering this life in prayer as we decided it was time to start trying for this baby. We are beyond thankful.

Pray with us for this baby. For his health and for his salvation. I pray that he comes to know my Jesus at an early age, and that he will glorify Him throughout his entire life. (Or her.) :)

For now, will call him/her "Baby Lovie".