In A Surprise Twist-June 23

**Originally written June 23rd

So in a very surprising twist of fate, I am pregnant. I am still in shock. Last week on Thurs I realized I was late. I had thought all week I was going to start by the cramping that I had but it never came. So Friday morning I decided to take a test and I was shocked to see that it was positive. We really weren't trying. I mean we were but we weren't. I had taken an OPK on a Tues and he was out of town already. It was positive but I didn't really think much of it. So now I just pray that everything goes ok. I'm so scared and nervous that my HELLP syndrome will reoccur this pregnancy but I am going to just keep as healthy as possible and monitor my blood pressure all the time. My first appointment is on Weds so I will be asking a lot of questions about how they will be monitoring me this time around for any signs of that condition.

I'm also nervous about how Tricia will react. She already points to my belly when I ask her where they baby is which is really cute but I know she doesn't understand yet. But that's ok....I'm sure we will make it work. We are looking forward to finding out the sex - kind of hoping for another girl because we already have all the clothes and stuff for a girl. But I am ok with either as long as baby and me are healthy!

So here is to a happy and HEALTHY 9 months! :)