Trying for #3

Back in May we decided to start trying again. We had just had an ovarian cancer scare, and had almost had surgery again. Luckily we decided to wait on surgery, since we would probably just end up having another one a few years later. We thought we better start trying since we thought it was going to take a lot of time. I had just turned 37 which was definitely not in our favor. I thought we would try some on our own, which of course would be great to get pregnant the easy way. I figured we would try for 4-6 months, and if we had no luck then hopefully we would be in the position to go back to CC. I really thought that was where we were headed.

So anyways we started back in May. I didn't do any OPK tests, but I was pretty sure I knew approximately the time when I ovulated. I was pretty sure that we had pretty good timing. Then we started waiting to test. I was pretty sure that I had ovulated on May 4th which was a Wednesday, so I thought my period would start Wednesday May 18th. On that Sunday I had some cramping and bloating and thought it was probably PMS, but just maybe it could be pregnancy. Nothing had happened by Tuesday, and I was anxious to test. So I decided to go ahead and test early. I was at work and I knew nothing would show up if I used urine, so I drew my own blood. I barely got enough, but thankfully all I needed was three drops of serum. I tested and couldn't believe my eyes. It was positive! I was actually talking to Steve on the phone when I found out. I tried to remain as calm as possible, since I wanted to tell him in person. When I got home I just acted normally. I went through my normal routine. I then took a little notecard and wrote Big Sister! on it. I gave it to Lauren and told her to give it to Daddy. Well of course she thought it was a game. She went up to him and then walked away. Steve happened to peek at it as she was doing this. He got this surprised look on his face and was like really? I said Yes! I think we were both so shocked. We knew this could happen but just didn't expect it this fast or to be this easy. We are so thankful to God for another beautiful blessing!