And there's no maybe
Trevor & Michelle
Are having a baby!!
It's true!! We found out this week that we can expect at least one little baby Butchart this May! We are SO excited, after what a long journey we've had to get to this place! Thank you to everyone who has prayed and hoped and been there to support us!
So here are the FAQ's about Mommy and Baby:
"When did you find out you're pregnant?"
This question is more complicated than it seems. Last week on Thursday I took a cheap little internet pregnancy test that was "positive" (We later realized that it was a false positive). For the next 3 days we had a bunch of negative tests until Monday afternoon, when I used a First Response Early Result, and I got a faint, but DEFINITE positive! The next morning I went to the OB/GYN who took a test, and told me it was negative! I got all depressed and sad for a few hours before deciding that I was right and the professionals were wrong (I don't come to this conclusion often... I promise). I bought some digital tests on the way home and took one on Wednesday morning. And lo and behold, THIS IS WHAT I SAW:
I also took some of the other line-type pregnancy tests, and the line had darkened up nicely. So I went back to the OB/GYN on Friday, where they finally confirmed it.
"How are you feeling?"
I have to pee every 5 seconds, and I've been getting a little sick at night, but nothing terrible yet. I'm mostly just excited to be pregnant.
"When are you due?"
From what I've calculated, it's May 20-21, 2009.
"When is your first doctor's appointment?"
I have a prenatal consult on September 24th, they could possibly do my first Ultrasound then, or at 8-10 weeks (sometime in October).
"What do you think it is? How many do you think there are?"
Well, first I think it's a human baby, NOT a turtle (people who know Trevor will get this), and I think there may be one or two. Two is a very real possibility. I don't think there are 3, or 5 as has been suggested. If there are, in fact, 5 babies, we are getting our own show on TLC, and we will be contacting each of you for free nanny services.
Also, I have dropped all classes for this semester, which means I also had to quit my job. We've chosen to do this because it makes more sense financially (we'd like to have a little bit of a cushion) and because technically I'm not even on track this semester, AND because it's taken so long to get pregnant, we are being a little extra extra careful. This includes avoiding icy BYU-I sidewalks.
This brings me to my last FAQ: What are you going to do until the baby is born?
I am going to build a human. What are you going to do?
No, I'm going to work on the house (read: paint and maybe rip up some carpets), and I'll probably take it easy if/when morning sickness really hits.
We love you!
5 comments:
Mom used to quote a woman she worked with when we were first married who said: "Pregnancy is the only time in one's life when one can sit round and do absolutely nothing - and still be productive."
Yeah, I guess that about sums it up.
So exciting! I think your parents may double their grandchild population next year! Enjoy the sitting around...IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!:)We are so excited for you guys!
Congratulations! Having just finished the journey you are starting, I say you do whatever you feel like doing! I'm super excited for you. I've got a soft spot for those of us who struggle to get our bundles of joy.-- RAchel
Congrats! Cooking a baby is hard work that requires lots of rest and cookies...at least it did for me! Good luck and I hope the morning sickness plague passes you by!
Digital tests are the best kind. They do not tell lies. Or turn pale pink, like you're really a man or something. Ask the Dr. before you paint. I got a no on that one.
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