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Introduction

So, what do they say about best laid plans ...

I had it all figured out. I was going to go to school in the fall and then to South America in January. When I got home I was going to meet with my doctor and we were going to start trying to conceive in February. Wow, it looks so easy and well organized in writing.

Now back to what I was saying about best laid plans. My mom is having some back problems, so I contacted my professor about the South America trip. She's in pretty bad shape so I told him I wouldn't be able to go. I was pretty disappointed about not being able to go, but he was able to find someone to replace me.

Good thing I went ahead and contacted him. AF was five days late. I kept telling myself I wasn't pregnant. My cycle was all over the place since Lauren was born except for the last two months, and so I kept telling myself that was all it was. DH and I kept talking about it though, and I finally decided I couldn't take the waiting anymore. I went and bought a test. I came home and ate lunch while I stared at the box sitting on the dining room table. Finally I jumped up, ran in the bathroom and took the test. Then I ran out of the bathroom and started pacing the house. I decided I would make the bed, but I passed the bathroom door and couldn't wait any longer. The whole time I kept telling myself that I was being ridiculous. What a waste of money on a test. I know I'm not pregnant. I opened the bathroom door and I could see the big pink line from across the room! I turned around and closed the door, and just thought why should I be surprised.

I ran straight to the phone and called DH. He picked up so I just started singing "Rock-a-bye Baby." I was shaking, I was so excited. I think we are still in a bit of shock. You would think we would be pros at this since this our third pregnancy. Nope, every time we are just in awe at the little miracle growing inside of me and the fact that we created it. In fact, the difference between finding out the first time and the third time is that this time we can look at our other two children and really know what is in store for us. We can really appreciate the miracle that is happening. We know it is going to be hard and tiring, but wonderful and amazing at the same time.

Well, good luck to everyone. I'm sending lots of baby dust your way!

Take care,
Christina