It was April 5th, few days before the supposed-to-be date of my period, when I felt my breast sore and tender and I was bloating almost all day. So, I told hubby Loel, "I think I'm gonna have my period, soon." He said nothing but, "Oh well, sorry...we'll just need to keep trying"
I was pretty sure that my period would come between April 7th to April 9th, considering I almost always have regular cycle: between 28-30 days. It slightly changed a bit after I had a cyst removal surgery back in January that also took my left ovary. Since then, my cycle became shorter and lighter: 26 days. And I've never ever missed a period in my life.
Few days passed without any sign of bleeding nor spotting. I started to get very anxious and scared that I might have the cyst back, or even worse, cancer. I read online about the symptoms and tried hard to convince myself that I'm perfectly fine.
April 15th, I was still bloating and my breast still sore (I got really irritated when Loel touched or accidentally pinched it) and theyfelt a little fuller than usual. Even my niples looks bigger than usual.
Sometimes, I was teased with the thought that I might be pregnant, but I was too scared to even think about it, let alone doing a pregnancy test. Too scared to be dissapointed, like it happened many times before. So, I simply just put that thoughts away. But, this morning I couldn't keep this fear and anxiety any longer.. it just consumed my energy. So, I opened the cabinet, took a pouch of pregnancy test strip that came with this bundle of ovulation strips I bought few years ago. I still had 2 testers left. I followed the direction and did the test and went to prepare my lunch. I really did not want to think or even expect positive result. Few minutes later, I came back to bathroom and checked: the strip still flatly laid there by the sink, only now it has shockingly 2 blue stripes on it.
Feeling between surprised and worried, I double checked the manual to make sure I did the test correctly. It was unbelievable! I broke down and cried, happy tears....I was overwhelmed and couldn't think right that whole day at work. I haven't told Loel, yet. Because I still couldn't believe it's true. After work, I went to HEB to buy another pregnancy test. They're expensive! I picked First Response. Once I got home, I went into bathroom, carefully made sure Loel did not see the tester package. I read the manual and did another test that very afternoon. Less than 3 minutes later two pink stripes shown. I was so consumed with excitement, my hands were shaking.
I came up with an idea to give Loel a little surprise: I wrote a little note said,"Congratulation honey, you are gonna be a father for a second time", I folded it with two tester inside and I waited until he was out of his working room, and I taped it on his monitor screen. I went back to our room and waited for his reaction. I saw him came back to his room, less than a minute later I saw him running out, screaming,"No way! Maria...is it true??" I nodded, "That's what the testers said." He couldn't believe it's true. So, we bought yet another tester, Clear Blue, and did another test the next day. It plainly show in digital "PREGNANT".
I was pretty sure that my period would come between April 7th to April 9th, considering I almost always have regular cycle: between 28-30 days. It slightly changed a bit after I had a cyst removal surgery back in January that also took my left ovary. Since then, my cycle became shorter and lighter: 26 days. And I've never ever missed a period in my life.
Few days passed without any sign of bleeding nor spotting. I started to get very anxious and scared that I might have the cyst back, or even worse, cancer. I read online about the symptoms and tried hard to convince myself that I'm perfectly fine.
April 15th, I was still bloating and my breast still sore (I got really irritated when Loel touched or accidentally pinched it) and theyfelt a little fuller than usual. Even my niples looks bigger than usual.
Sometimes, I was teased with the thought that I might be pregnant, but I was too scared to even think about it, let alone doing a pregnancy test. Too scared to be dissapointed, like it happened many times before. So, I simply just put that thoughts away. But, this morning I couldn't keep this fear and anxiety any longer.. it just consumed my energy. So, I opened the cabinet, took a pouch of pregnancy test strip that came with this bundle of ovulation strips I bought few years ago. I still had 2 testers left. I followed the direction and did the test and went to prepare my lunch. I really did not want to think or even expect positive result. Few minutes later, I came back to bathroom and checked: the strip still flatly laid there by the sink, only now it has shockingly 2 blue stripes on it.
Feeling between surprised and worried, I double checked the manual to make sure I did the test correctly. It was unbelievable! I broke down and cried, happy tears....I was overwhelmed and couldn't think right that whole day at work. I haven't told Loel, yet. Because I still couldn't believe it's true. After work, I went to HEB to buy another pregnancy test. They're expensive! I picked First Response. Once I got home, I went into bathroom, carefully made sure Loel did not see the tester package. I read the manual and did another test that very afternoon. Less than 3 minutes later two pink stripes shown. I was so consumed with excitement, my hands were shaking.
I came up with an idea to give Loel a little surprise: I wrote a little note said,"Congratulation honey, you are gonna be a father for a second time", I folded it with two tester inside and I waited until he was out of his working room, and I taped it on his monitor screen. I went back to our room and waited for his reaction. I saw him came back to his room, less than a minute later I saw him running out, screaming,"No way! Maria...is it true??" I nodded, "That's what the testers said." He couldn't believe it's true. So, we bought yet another tester, Clear Blue, and did another test the next day. It plainly show in digital "PREGNANT".
It was the greatest moment to see his face blushed with joy. WE'RE GONNA BE PARENTS!
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