Doctor Confirmation

Well, I had my confirmation from God, next I needed to visit the doctor.  Following a simple urine sample test, Dr. Nord confirmed I was pregnant!  FINALLY!!  I don't remember the exact amount of time that passed from when Nate agreed to add kids to our family and when it actually happened.  It was about 18 months.  Which seemed like a lifetime.  I didn't tell Nate I'd taken the tests at home and I hadn't told him I was going to the doctor.  I do remember I was resting on the couch when he got home from baseball practice and he asked me what was up?  I said, "I'm pregnant".  He said, "Says who"?  I said, "The doctor."  I don't remember too much from the early days in the pregnancy.  I was never sick but I was tired.  Somehow I made the 30 minute trip home from work.  Sleeping through most of it.  I'd open the door from the garage and crash on the couch.  Nate would come home later and say, "I knew I'd find you there".  I was given a due date of May 11, 2004.

A Sign

I don't remember all the details of what happened next. I do remember some time had passed, and circumstances led me to take a pregnancy test. I can still see in my mind the positive test result, but that line was so faint, I just wasn't sure if I could believe it! I didn't say anything to Nate. The next day I went to work as usual. At the Telephone Company, we at times were the recipients of some bakery items from the B/N grocery stores. A lady in Gridley would come down and ask for the items that were scheduled to be tossed out. Nothing wrong with them, shelf time was up. She would bring them to us at the office to enjoy. A small kitchen area was outside the women's restroom and this is where such treats would be left. On this particular day, I had taken a potty break. While in the restroom, I remember praying and asking God for a sign. Was I pregnant or not? I wanted a confirmation before getting in to see the doctor. When I came out of the restroom, there on the counter was a cake that had just been dropped off. The cake said, "Welcome Baby"! It was a baby shower cake. Prior to that day, we had never had a baby cake. I am willing to bet they never had another one either. That cake was there for 1 reason. God's answer to my prayer! :)

Unknown Blessing

We continued down the path of trying to become parents and began seeking a little assistance. I had a test done to make sure I didn't have any problems. Things checked out OK. Next, we did 1 attempt at artificial insemination. After going through that experience, I seriously have no idea how that works for anyone. Needless to say, it didn't work for us. Check another month off the calendar. By now, it is probably sometime in September of 2003. I had another appointment at the doctor for a sonogram to see if I was ovulating. The test showed it was not a good time to try another round of AI. I was frustrated because I figured with my "schedule", it was too early and this sonogram was just a waste of time and money. They had drawn some blood at this appointment. A few days later I received a phone call and they said my blood work showed I had already ovulated that month. Already?!? Keep in mind I thought it was too early. Another example of how messed up my cycle was and mentally exhausting this can be. That is all the blood work showed. So, what's next? Hurry up and wait for another month....