One Year Ago....

*Miss Kylie sucking her thumb*

Nov. 1st 2007, my mother-in-law ordered a root beer with her supper at a local coffee shop, and I thought, hmm that sounds good! I got myself one and I NEVER drink root beer, so I thought, hmmm... pregnant? Theres no way I can tell yet, time will tell!! I'm sure my mother in law was wondering too but didnt say anything. ;) On Nov. 11th, I was sick.. this was probably the 10th day in a row that I've been sick. I started to wonder if i was pregnant, took the test that evening and the 2nd line was VERY vague, almost didn't exist. I took a picture of the test and emailed my sister in law Traci about it and asked her what she thought.. She texts me back later and said.. I think its a BIG FAT positive! 2nd text says... Congrats, and....(I'll just leave it at that).. Do you remember what you said Traci?? :P I was still skeptical about this... I decided to wait a few more days and take it again.. Nov. 12th was my birthday and decided to wait the next day to take the test.. I must not have wanted a negative test as a birthday present for myself... ?? So, the 13th rolls around... I took the test again in the morning after Carson and I woke up and waited patiently for the results and had the test set up on the cupboard above the toilet, i just couldn't stand over it and watched it, the anticipation kills me.. I kept myself busy during those 3 minutes.. I nervously go to the bathroom and see what it came out to be.... POSITIVE!!! Oh, it was so awesome to see a positive pregnancy test for the first time on a home pregnancy test. I'll never forget that feeling, I know i had a big smile on my face and no one to smile to! lol I told Carson right away that Mommy was having a baby, of course he didnt understand this right away. With Carson, i found out through other places, not at home or on my own. Traci was on MSN and we were talking about how i took the test again and she goes... and??? i said negative... she didnt fall for it.. :)... Alex also happened to be on MSN too as well.. I couldnt hold it in, i was too excited so I told him through MSN.. haha... Next time, I hope to do a better job of holding it in and surprise him.. I think he had a feeling i was pregnant anyway, it just confirmed his suspicion. We all kept it a secret from family til Thanksgiving.. I'd say it was a surprise for most family members.. I still remember everyones reaction like it was last week. I knew Kylie's pregnancy was going to be different from Carson's pregnancy as I was planning a homebirth., no ultrasounds to prevent the risk of miscarriage/growth problems/complications, prenatal care on my own, change of diet, and etc. I was very excited to finally experience this with months of researching before Kylie was even concieved, I KNEW what I wanted for my future pregnancies and births. Thanks to my 2 sister in laws and a dear friend for introducing me into this, something i would have never considered if it weren't for you guys! Today, Kylie is 4 months on her mama's 23rd bday! I just love having her, yes I do love having a girl after i was convinced i was pregnant with a boy! Her personality reminds me of Carson at times. She's been a WONDERFUL addition to the family. God really does know what He's doing!