Hi all!!! After a long break from blogging (Don't worry there's a reason) Colt and I are over the moon and even further beyond that excited to announce that our family will be growing by two little feet. Baby Hepner: coming June 2013!!
I basically had to completely cut any and all social media out of my life from the day I took the pregnancy test. I've been bursting at the seams to share our amazing news but Colt and I wanted to wait until we went to the doctor before announcing just to make sure that everything was on track, and as you can tell since I am posting this, EVERYTHING IS GREAT!
I honestly did not even have an idea that I was pregnant until one day while I was babysitting, I was trying to put the 7mo I watch down for a nap and I could barely even hold him because my chest was so sore and my lower back was in a lot of pain (first clue). I had been having on and off cramping for about a week and I associated everything with my period. So thinking nothing of it, I had to stop at CVS on my way home to pick up some food for my kitties and the thought crossed my mind to get a pregnancy test. I bought the cheapest one in the store because I really doubted it was even possible. Colt and I had been trying for a while, and when nothing was happening we decided that we were going to put everything in God's hands because we knew that his time would be the right time, and that if we relied on him then when it finally happened it would be that much more special and amazing.
While I was driving home from the store, I just started crying in my car (second clue; I hardly ever cry) and I thanked God for everything that was in my life. I told myself that no matter what the outcome was, that I would thank God for it because if it wasn't meant to be then it wasn't meant to be and that he would never give us more than we could handle. When I got home and finally got around to even taking the test I glanced at the results and threw the test away. Then I realized, WAIT A SECOND....that was a plus sign....that was a PLUS SIGN.
I instantly broke down and cried. Then I got on my face and prayed to God and thanked him for everything and for this child that he had blessed Colt and I with. Then I realized...Colt wouldn't be home for another agonizing 40 minutes! I had to sit and wait, not able to call anyone and it basically killed me.
To make a long story short, by the time Colton got home and saw that there was no dinner ready (No way was I going to be able to focus to cook a meal, let alone stop crying lol) we'll just say that he was not pleased. But his mood made a complete 180 when I lifted my shirt and had written "Baby Hepner Coming Soon" on my stomach. At first he couldn't even read what I had written because I couldn't stop jumping up and down and giggling long enough for him to make out the words. But once it sunk in what I was telling him we both cried (so sappy I know...) and hugged seriously for about 20 minutes.
Then came the excitement of telling those closest to us. After telling our parents, we slowly began telling others. We wanted to make sure that we didn't broadcast our exciting news to everyone too soon just in case (cue in social media hiatus). But now that we have seen the doctor and she said everything looks great (we got to see little Hepner and the heartbeat (which was 164 might I add ;D) EEK!)we decided we would go ahead and make it officially (facebook) official.
So there it is folks, there's going to be a little Hepner running around (hope the worlds ready for this one ;)) and Colton and I are truly so blessed and thankful for everyone and all the support we've gotten thus far. From here on out expect lots and lots of updates because now that I can actually openly talk about being pregnant I don't know if I'll be able to stop =o)
Stay Well,
Meg
