Introduction:
I remember one morning randomly realizing my period hadn't started. Considering my period is as irregular as a rebellious teenager; showing up whenever it feels like it with no regards to schedules or plans, I wasn't too concerned. I looked at the calendar and made a mental note of the date, deciding to give it a week, and I was sure it would come before the end of December.
The Test:
On December 31st I woke up and realized I still had not started my period. I got out of bed half excited half nervous, and went to grab a pregnancy test from my ovulation kit. I watched as the test developed, displaying a faint, but unmistakable pink line indicating a positive result. My heart really felt as if it actually skipped a beat. However, it quickly sank when I realized the test was very expired. Now I didn't know what to believe.
A Trip to Town:
Anxious to find out, I woke my fiancé up and told him. I told him that I doubted I was pregnant, and that I was afraid to get my hopes up (we had been trying for years). I told him I wanted to go to town and get a test because I was not going to be able to rest until I knew. I thought that getting my fiancé up that early was going to be like giving a cat a bath, but he must have been anxious to find out too, because off we went on our 45 minute trek to the nearest Walgreens.
Waiting Confirmation:
'Time seemed to stand still' used to be just a phrase I heard. Now I understand that there is no better way to describe it. With so many mixed emotions and so much anxiety, it was like sitting in traffic when you're in a hurry. I just remember telling myself over and over again, don't get your hopes up, there's no way. When the test displayed its answer boldly; "POSITIVE," I felt like the whole world shifted; I have never experienced such overwhelming happiness. My heart did a victory dance that would have put a drunk uncle at a wedding reception to shame. I don't know why, but when I reflect back on it, it's like a Lizzy McGuire episode where a cartoon version of my inner voice is just squealing with excitement. We shared a moment, both completely overwhelmed with emotion (I was literally shaking). This was everything I had ever yearned for - a dream that I had felt would never come true, but just did.
Conclusion:
As we sat in the parking lot at Walgreens, I couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all; here we were getting the best news in the whole world, amidst the hustle of a drugstore parking lot. I guess life's most precious moments often unfold in the most unexpected and mundane places.
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