Prego!

January 10, 2012. 6:30am. My husband, Matt, had just left for work. The night before, we discussed taking the test in the morning, but upon waking up, Matt decided I looked too peaceful while sleeping to wake me up to take it. I heard the front door shut, bounced from my bed and thought, "Knowledge is power! I have to take it!"

Matt and I went on a cruise January 5-January 9th. While I was really excited to be vacationing, I was tired the whole time and complained about EVERYTHING I ate. I couldn't make it past 9pm every night and anytime we hung out outside or went to the beach I slept. The last night, while eating my chocolate melting cake, I also dipped a fresh strawberry into the melting chocolate lava. I complained about how bitter and gross the strawberry was, but when Matt tried it he said, Courtney, the strawberry tastes good. That was Matt's "a-ha moment" and we talked about taking a test when we got home.

.. and voila! This little test confirmed that I am indeed HAVING A BABY!!!

Matt and I started the process of trying to start a family in May 2011. Throughout the summer I got really sick, passed out while exercising a few times and I woke up in the night sick and spent many nights shaking with tremors. I thought, okay, either I am pregnant or something is wrong. I went to the doctor and after series of tests and bloodwork we found that my hormones were all over the charts and my body was confused and working too hard. My adrenal gland was going 24/7.. so I was having an adrenaline rush as if I were to step onto a roller coaster all day. My doctor said the only reason for this was stress. I am extremely high strung and I take my work very seriously. That spring was what did me in! There were two ways of correcting this. A) Heart Failure Medicine. B) Birth Control. I was so sad, but knew I had to take BC until my body was under control. I took the BC until Oct and did every natural remedy to calm myself and relax before and after work. Even still (today is Feb 1st) when I feel myself getting upset, worried, or stressed I take a step back and remember how important it is for my health to keep calm.

I feel so happy that by being patient and doing things the right way, Matt and I were able to get pregnant. I read so many blogs and posts online about people who try for years and my love and heart just pours out to them. I had medical issues and my stress level was so high that it was impossible to get pregnant. I took organic measures and did what my doctor said, and here we are! First time expecting parents!