bubs about town - Diaries

Trying to Conceive

The Aftershock and X-Ray Worries

So after Ben finally got some colour back in his face we got on with our nightly routine. What a change from the first time we found out we were pregnant, being able to sit, cuddle, talk about our plans, make to do lists etc....all completely impossible at this time of night until number one is safely tucked up in bed and the dishes are done, toys tidied away and washing is out.

When we finally do manage to sit and talk I can’t help thinking that maybe we shouldn’t be too overconfident as it’s still very early and so much can go wrong. That’s when Ben works out the dates and drops a bombshell, the day we think we conceived is the day he had 12 X-rays, what will that mean?

After a quick call to a radiographer friend stating a ‘hypothetical situation’ we are relieved to find out that there is nothing to worry about on that score....so back to being cautiously happy. We decide not to tell anyone until we get abit further along and start to quietly get excited and make vague plans of bedrooms, a big boy bed for number one and a head start on potty training. Lets see what the trip to the doctor will bring.


Wow I think it worked...

Is it too soon to get excited? I’m a day late......my body feels different.....or does it? Am I looking for signs that just are not there or am I feeling more tired than usual and are my breasts really aching or do they usually feel like that? I thought we had missed the window a couple of weeks ago, only one way to find out.....easier said than done though with a very inquisitive toddler who is learning all about the toilet and has no concept of privacy. So after waiting for that peaceful time in the middle of the day when my son has finally and completely worn himself out enough to sleep I get the chance to do the test.

Unbelievably, it’s positive, the line was faint but definitely there, what to do now? I was so convinced that there was no chance now I’m completely blown away. After a half hour of jumping up and down and then following that lying down for half an hour (ridiculous behaviour don’t worry I know this!)

The next question was how to tell Ben? Last time he was there while the test was done so this time I popped it into a box and left it on the counter. As usual paying no attention to anything around him he didn’t notice the box, so after a couple of hours I finally handed it to him and watched his face go from excited to terrified all in a few seconds.....now what do we do?


Is Everyone Pregnant?

Is it just me or has anyone else found that the minute they start trying for a baby every second person they see is pregnant? I remember feeling the same way when I was pregnant with my son and although never mean spirited, I did suffer some belly jealousy which is a very common condition...I hope!