a long annoucement story

Jul 25, 2011

Thanks for all the comments on my last, overly serious post ;) All is MUCH better now and I'm focused more than ever on being happy and excited for this baby...Haters gonna hate (as so many of you reminded me ;) and there's nothing I can do about it.. All I know right now is life is GOOD!

As of yesterday, I am now 9 weeks pregnant! And I am feeling GREAT! I tell everyone this but I seriously knock on wood every time I say that out loud. I'm just worried that this is the calm before the storm and that the morning sickness is about to come out of nowhere! But I am grateful for feeling so good right now. I'm just tired all the time and hungry every few hours but a girl can deal with that! :) I only start feeling queasy when I've put off eating for too long. I'm craving cold stuff like fruit, smoothies, yogurt, and lots and lots of water! I guess that's not a bad thing because I've lost 2 lbs. It's probably all the soda I gave up! :)

So here is my long story about finding out I was pregnant.
Nothing crazy, nothing planned. It's just a funny story I'd like to always remember! :)

Three weeks ago on Thursday 7/7, Ronnie and I went together to pick up a cashier's check for the deposit on the place he was going to rent in New Braunfels, near his school. Before he dropped me off at work, I asked him to stop at Walgreen's because I wanted to buy a pregnancy test. For about 2 weeks before that day, I'd been feeling extra tired and the fact that I was waking up hungry when I've never been a breakfast person really had me questioning things. Oh yeah, and did I mention I was 2 weeks late? ha! So I bought 1 box of 2 tests and he dropped me off at work.

By 11 am I couldn't wait any longer. I took those 2 pregnancy tests into the bathroom at work and did my thing. Not even 10 seconds later, I saw 2 pink lines. The second line was lighter but it was definitely there. My hands were shaking and I couldn't believe it was real. So what's a girl to do? Call for back up! From the bathroom stall I called my co-worker who was in the office and asked her to meet me in the restroom. She said she knew right then why I was calling.

As soon as she showed up, I handed her the test (in the wrapper, with only the results window sticking out) and she said "I would say this means you're definitely pregnant but go buy a digital test to be sure because I never trusted these." So off I go to the HEB right next to our office and I bought 2 more tests. On the way there I called Ronnie and told him "Honey, I'm kinda freaking out right now. I just took the pregnancy test and I saw 2 lines".... Which was followed by nervous laughter. He said "You're pregnant?! It's awesome if you are, we'll just have to figure out some stuff. But don't stress. Just hurry up and take the other test and let me know!".

I rush back to work and take the digital test. By this time, my co-worker had found her way back to the bathroom to check on me. I opened the stall door, handed her another wrapped up pregnancy test and let HER read it. She looked at it and "Yeah. You're totally pregnant". I freak out for a few minutes, I cry, I laugh and then I realize I need to call Ronnie! I tell him "Well, it definitely says pregnant" and he laughed even harder this time and said "Momma, you're really pregnant! I'm so fucking happy! Are you happy?" to which I replied "I am but I'm so incredibly shocked right now. But you are happy?" and he says "Yes! I know it's unexpected but we can do this and it'll be perfect. I'm coming to get you for lunch in 5 minutes!"..

Can I just say now how lucky I am to have him?

When I met him outside in the parking lot, he was standing outside the car with the biggest smile I've ever seen on his face. He hugged me and I cried and he was beyond excited, I was beyond nervous. We talked about the future and all the while I was in a total haze. I was just in complete shock. That night, I did my remaining 2 pregnancy tests and of course, they said the same thing. (Was I expecting anything different?) I was still in shock and Ronnie was over the moon. He wanted to take this picture so we could remember that day. I was a bit funky and swollen from crying and Ronnie had cried a little too ;) And two weeks later I can laugh at how freaked out I was because I'm just so flipping happy now and know that I just needed time to let it sink in. It was definitely a good day no matter what :)

33 comments:

[SMASH] said...

This made me tear up, too! :) Thanks for sharing that with us. So incredibly sweet and exciting! So now you need to tell us what you two are planning on next... I guess maybe you're both moving to that place by his school?

Suze said...

Adorable! I'm so excited for you. This baby is going to have awesome parents!

Anonymous said...

asdfsakjdfsadj i am just so darn happy for you! i wish i could fly to texas right now and hug you!...and ronnie...and the boys! i love your story! it is perfect Jessica! Cannot wait to see what the future holds for the *5* of you!

Anonymous said...

i meant to say *6* because i forgot about the kitty cat!

Miranda said...

The sweetest story! You guys seem to be so in-tune as a couple!

Amanda said...

What a cute story :) So happy for you both.

Unknown said...

Your story made me cry, but I'm blaming it on preggo hormones! So happy for you guys! So looking forward to hear how you told your families.

Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk said...

What a beautiful story!! That's so swee that he was so supportive right off the bat. He's definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing yalls story :D

Jean said...

awww. what a sweet coworker... and fiance <3 so sweet & beautiful... had my eyes all watery! i am so happy for you guys!

Amanda said...

Awwww... cute. I'm so glad he was supportive and excited right away. I am so happy for you two!

Tricia said...

This is the best. :)Glad the happiness has set in!

Jessica M. said...

Awww! This is amazing! Ronnie seems like the perfect guy!! You are incredibly blessed and lucky! Don't ever forget it!

*JRB

Cole said...

YAY!!! I'm glad you had a friend in the office that could be there to support you through the two rounds of pregnancy tests. :-)

You two are going to be AMAZING parents!

Talia said...

This put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing this story with us! I'm wishing you the best of luck on your journey ahead. :)

Elizabeth said...

Ahhh! Love this!!!! :)

And such an adorable picture!

KSK said...

I totally LOVE your story!!! Your phone calls have me all teary-eyed up in here :)
*Oh! And I never got morning sickness when I was pregnant! I actually felt the absolute best I had felt in a long time! (..until the very end, when I was just over it! You'll get there!)
*And I always wanted juicy fruits!! :)
I absolutely love that you captured the moment with that photo! Very cool! :)
Congratulations!!!! (again!!!) :)

Meg O. said...

this is so funny because I feel like my story was so similar!! LOVE IT!!! Ronnie is so adorable. You two are going to make the best parents!! And I'm craving the same things as you... and no morning sickness! Trust me, if you didn't get it before, you won't have it. We're not only preggo buddies, but like... twinsies!!!

Mami en construcción said...

This is so sweet!
I love your story :)
It's perfect!!!
And Ronnie is adorable!
I'm so happy for you, guys!!

Mrs. W. said...

Aw, this post brought a big smile to my face! Congrats to you both - so happy for you!

amy said...

You guys are absolutely adorable and will make great parents!!

Again...so freakin' happy for you guys!!!

Heather said...

What a sweet story!!!

thegirlhassparke said...

congrats! what a beautiful story - you have such a fun new chapter of your life starting.

Sharde said...

yayyy for bambinos! its a sweet story and you're on an adventure now! :) congratulations!


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Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Aw :) You two are going to be GREAT parents, I just know it!

Anonymous said...

Girl, keep your head up! I'm so happy for you!! Can't wait to follow the progress on your blog!

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Anonymous said...

Oh honey! So excited for you and R!

I know I'm echoing what everyone else has said, but just stay positive. I believe babies are a blessing and only God should judge us. Congratulations! ;)

{The Perfect Palette} said...

congrats that is so exciting. babies are definitely a blessing!!

xoxo, chrissy
The Perfect Palette

Kelly M. said...

Just found your blog and I love it. Congrats on your baby! I just moved to the South Texas myself. Looking forward to more posts.

Desperately Seeking Gina said...

Hi :) Just surfed on over from Simply Kelly. How exciting, Congratulations!!

ashley.warner said...

what an adorable story Jessica!
I am so beyond thrilled for you! :)

Congrats!!!!!!!!!
you'll have to keep us updated on this fun new journey of your life.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! A baby is always an exciting blessing. Can't wait to follow along with your story as you, Ronnie and the baby grow together.

C said...

Good story! You guys are such a cute couple. And if you still aren't feeling sick, you probably won't. Yay!

Kacie said...

JESSICA!!! oh my word!!! (sorry i'm so late on the CONGRATULATIONS, but..) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
i'm so happy for you two!
and in regards to the haters...
its the poison they drink hoping it will kill you.
it affects them most of all..
and here you are..
sitting in all your happiness and love.
its a great thing :)
congratscongratscongrats!

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