Two Pink Lines

 

         I have never been so excited to take a pregnancy test. Gabe and I had been trying to get pregnant for a total of three weeks. It was time for my monthly curse to start, and I was one day late. I had been told multiple times that, in order to get an accurate response, you must wait until you are a week late. Gabe and I both were too impatient. I invested $18.00 into a test that you could take before you are even considered "late." I proudly purchased my test, and attempted to drive the speed limit while I raced home. 

        

        Once I was home I rushed to the bathroom to begin the process. However, Gabe suggested that I wait until after dinner so I could make sure to drink plenty of fluids. After dinner, I nervously peed on my first pregnancy stick. It was difficult to say the least. Gabe will never witness me peeing so he waited patiently outside. As soon as I sat the stick on the counter two pink lines quickly appeared. I opened the door, and Gabe stared at me a moment before proceeding into the bathroom. I screamed, "I'm PREGNANT!" 

       

        Gabe's response was of unbelief. He neither rejoiced nor lamented. Instead, he kept quiet. I immediately called my sisters who were at the movie theater. I told them about my positive pregnancy test, and they said to go ahead and take the second one. I did, and received the same quick response: two pink lines. I called my sisters again. They had sneaked out of the theater so they could join me in a loud scream, "AHHH!" It was now time to call my parents.

       

        Until we saw the doctor Gabe and I couldn't believe I was actually pregnant. I saw my primary care physician and she confirmed the pregnancy and suggested me to go to Womancare of Williamsburg. Womancare was located two floors above the doctor's office. We made an appointment as soon as possible. 

        

        I had always practiced in my head many times how I would tell my husband, or how I would react to the positive test. My reaction was extremely unpredictable. Gabe and I were shocked more than anything. But excited nevertheless.