The Tale Of The Positive

How I saw the positive pregnancy test is kind of a funny story.

I originally thought I wasn't pregnant because I got a negative test result on the day it should have shown up positive. Well, two days later, Dec. 19th, during the night I had a dream that it was 5:30 in the morning, which is close to when I would be getting up. So when I woke up, I thought, well since it's almost time to get up, I might as well test again since my period never came. I tested and it was positive! I freaked!! I was ready to call my mom and then I looked at the clock and it was only TWO AM! Here I am, with amazing news and everyone I knew was asleep! BOO!! I waited for about fifteen minutes and then I called my mom at 2:30am and woke her up! I knew she couldn't be mad if it was about her having another grandbaby! She was really excited, too!! Once we got off the phone, of COURSE I couldn't go back to sleep! I mean, seriously. I had just found out I'm having a baby and then I'm supposed to SLEEP? Not happening. So I laid there awake for almost 4 hours and then I finally got up to get ready.

Once I got to school I told my work besties Ashley and Gwen. It was awesome. And how funny that Gwen, one of my best friends is pregnant, too. She's 6 months ahead of me but it's very fun to have a pregnant bestie!

That day, I got off caffeine and man oh MAN, it was rough! I had a HUGE headache and I felt dizzy, shaky and light headed. I guess 20 years without a day of tons of caffeine will do that! I had two days of headaches and it finally passed. Now I'm caffeine free and feelin' fine!

I also changed my diet that day. I now am eating lean protein, veggies, fruit, whole grains and 2-3 milk servings a day, plus tons of water. I'm actually feeling pretty good about things. The transition to no caffeine and healthy went smoother than I anticipated and now I'm feeling very balanced and happy that my baby is getting the nutrients it needs. It's amazing to me how easy it is to take care of yourself when it's about someone else.

I still can't believe it, I'm going to have a baby!!! I've never been so happy in my entire life. I am so blessed!!! Who needs presents with this kind of gift. I cannot wait to plan and prepare for our beautiful life!

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