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How it happened …

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Heather Laura Clarke

Monday, September 28, 2009

6:10 a.m.

I am pregnant. Pregnant!!!

My hands are shaking as I type this. I just took the test about 10 minutes ago.

It was my last test, a First Response one stashed in my medicine cabinet, and I almost didn’t take it. I was trying not to get my hopes up, so I almost decided to wait and see if I got my

period or not.

I peed on it as usual — I really do like taking those things! It’s fun! — and re-capped it, and set it on the counter while I washed my hands and face and brushed my teeth.

I couldn’t help peeking, of course, and that one bright pink line was immediately visible — as I’ve seen for the last two months. I was disappointed, figuring that if it ever did display two lines, they would all come up at the same time.

I finished putting my face cream on, and looked down again. Two pink lines.

Two pink lines. One was faint, and I rifled through the instructions in a panic — even though I’d memorized them months ago.

Just as I had remembered, even a faint pink line means you are pregnant — it detects the amount of the pregnancy hormone in your system, and mine would only have less than two weeks’ worth.

Two pink lines.

I beamed for a few minutes in the mirror, my face shiny with cream and my body looking childish in my striped navy and pink pyjamas. Pregnant, pregnant, pregnant!

It was only shortly after 6 a.m., because I’d gotten up early to write before work. I bounded into the bedroom and jumped back into bed with Darling Husband, holding the test.

“Baby, I’m pregnant!” I squealed.

“Congratulations,” he said with a sleepy smile.

I think my response was maniacal giggling, followed by a rushed explanation of the two lines and what they meant. I kissed him and let him go back to sleep, while I hurried away to take pictures of the beloved pee-stick and write about all of the feelings that were exploding inside me!

And now I’m parked in front of my laptop, trying to write, but I can’t stop staring at those two pink lines.

They meant everything to me, to us. I am so happy right now. I never want to forget how good this feels.

The big announcement …

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Heather Laura Clarke

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… I’m pregnant!

Sorry for the lack of posts this week, guys! I’ve been bursting with the news, but wanted to wait to tell you until after I’d see the doctor and been for bloodwork.

I’ve been writing nonstop, though, and over the next week I promise to get you caught up on what’s been going on with me and Darling Husband — and our little one on the way!

So far, we have only told our parents, siblings, and closest friends — and we don’t plan on telling anyone else until I reach the end of the first trimester at the end of November.

Since I am still in the very early stages, I know that traditionally, a blogger wouldn’t announce it this early. But since I don’t identify myself on this blog yet, I really want to share the details with you guys, as it all happens!

P.S. Huge disclaimer! If you are one of the few readers who also knows me in real life — this info is still top-secret!!!

P.P.S. Over the next few days, I’ll tell you the strange and fascinating details of having a daily low fever, bigger boobs (yes, already!) and Diet Coke withdrawal symptoms.

I’m loving …

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Heather Laura Clarke

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I’ve heard that back in the Dark Ages — i.e. the ’90s — maternity clothes were horr-i-ble. Like patterned with little pink bunnies and adorned with huge sashes and bows.

OK, I might have liked the sashes and bows.

But you can’t deny that today’s maternity clothes are niiiiice. Like, actually fashionable! Right now I’m drooling over these greys …

… and these dots …

… and these plaids …

The boy on the bus

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Heather Laura Clarke

I heart awards

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Heather Laura Clarke

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My friend Lindsey over at Like a hamster on a wheel has awarded Laptops to Lullabies with the “Over The Top” award.

Thanks!!!

The rules for accepting this award are to answer the questions below and pass the award to 6 of your fave bloggers and alert them they have been awarded.

1. Where is your cell phone? Parked on my mousepad, awaiting its next command
2. Your hair? Unruly and curly today
3. Your mother? Is wonderful
4. Your father? Is currently a d’bag
5. Your favorite food? Potatos — all sorts
6. Your dream last night? I was in a stairwell. I often dream of stairwells and hallways.
7. Your favorite drink? Diet Coke
8. Your dream/goal? Publish my novel
9. What room are you in? My office
10. Your hobby? Crafting of all sorts
11. Your fear? Not being able to get (and stay) pregnant
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? In a house with Darling Husband and little kidlets
13. Where were you last night? At home, watching TV and relaxing
14. Something you aren’t? Good at math.
15. Muffins? Made a batch of Cinnamon Bran on Sunday.
16. Wish list item? New dresses and leggings
17. Where did you grow up? In the suburbs of a medium-sized city
18. Last thing you did? Assigned a project
19. What are you wearing? Pants, cami, top, cardigan
20. Your TV? Sony HD
21. Your pets? Little Dog
22. Your friends? Are amazingly fun and supportive
23. Your life? Pretty awesome
24. Your mood? Happy
25. Missing someone? Miss Darling Husband, but will see him later
26. Vehicle? Gas-guzzling SUV
27. Something you’re not wearing? Necklace
28. Your favorite store? Michaels
29. Your favorite colour? Pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? This morning.
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday.
32. Your best friend? Is a keeper
33. One place that you go over and over? The grocery store
34. One person who e-mails me regularly? Darling Husband
35. Favorite place to eat? A steakhouse