Start of a Family

 

Start of a Family

As some of you know, we have two beautiful puppy children, Emmy and Cohen.  We definitely consider them family!  I mean, when we cook breakfast, they get a plate too for crying out loud!  But on December 6, 2013 I learned the news that Aaron and I would be starting a "human" family. 

That day started out like any day.  I went to work and was orienting a new nurse.  I had been orienting her for a while and this was my favorite time of orientation! It's my favorite because I get to spend more time with my patients as I don't necessarily have to worry about charting and other tasky things.  Back up further, for the past month many coworkers/people had been commenting on my weight in the nicest ways possible.  I kept explaining that I was aware that I had gained a few pounds and was actively trying to lose weight through running and exercising.  Truly!  I was!  Running, for me, is the fastest way to lose weight and get toned. It works like a charm every time I feel like I'm starting to gain.  I was running every evening and was honestly beginning to get discouraged because I wasn't losing weight.  I thought to myself "Lord, this is it.  My metabolism has switched from a young and youthful girl to true womanhood where my metabolism changes to molasses!  Greeeaaaat...."  Well coworkers would joke "are you sure it's not pregnancy?" or straight up ask "you are glowing, are you....um...pregnant?..." to which I would quickly slap down and say NOOOOOO!

Fast forward back to December 6th.  I had a patient (and I remember this as if it was yesterday) who I was changing a bag of medication in his room and he asked "So how much maternity leave do they allow here?"  I thought, "dang...the balls this guy has...." but politely said, "oh no, I'm just fluffy" and quickly left the room.  But as I was going through the rest of that day, I had this nagging feeling that he just might be right.  It wasn't exactly time for mother nature to deliver her special gift, but man....it is really nagging me!  So as soon as I got off of work I ran to the Walgreens across from the hospital and bought a pregnancy test to set my mind at ease.  Sure enough.....

I kept quiet that night and the next day, I ran back to Walgreens and bought five more tests of different brands and variety. I mean, if I was going to spring this on my husband, I better be darn sure right?!  As pictured above, by that afternoon, I was sure.  I went to Barnes and Noble and bought "What to Expect When Expecting" and gifted my husband, Aaron, with it that evening.  He was shocked and without many words, but I know he was happy! 

So to the patient who was discharged by time I returned to work, and all my coworkers, I'm sorry for making you all feel like buttheads for calling me fat. 

 You were right...not just fat....

 

So now starts the beginning of our adventures....

Here We Go!