I was seeing Dr. K on a weekly basis. I went in for acupuncture treatment on September 22. Every time I saw him, Dr. K would ask about my cycle (if I had ovulated, had a period, how I felt, etc.) then look me over--examining my tongue and checking my pulse before needle treatment. He always told me my pulse read fast/strange due to my thyroid condition and medication. That day, he felt my pulse several times and at longer intervals. I asked if everything was ok and he said sheepishly, "You might be pregnant."
I'll admit my heart skipped a beat but I knew Dr. K--He was always overly optimistic and often joked with me. I told him he couldn't tease me about being pregnant and he just gave me a sly smile and shrug. We proceeded with treatment but it was a wasted session. My mind was going a thousand miles a minute--I couldn't even fathom the thought of being pregnant. I tried to keep my expectations low and talk to myself rationally. Remember the past 7-8 months, how many tests I had taken, what the doctors had said...but I couldn't wait to get home and pee on another stick.
Which is exactly what I did. Then 4 more. The test was positive. OMG.
There was no waiting to spill the beans or cutesy announcement. I sprinted into the living room and practically threw the test at my husband. "This says I'm pregnant. Do you think I'm pregnant? I don't believe it." I didn't believe it and if I did for a second I was terrified that it would go away. What about my hormone levels, what about the quality of my eggs?
It was 4:50pm when I took the test but I was fortunate to call my RE and get an appointment for the next day. My next call was to Dr. K who immediately advised me NOT to go to the doctor. Too late, I was going. I needed confirmation and direction. I trusted Dr. K but I couldn't ignore technology and modern medicine.
The rest of the afternoon was filled with frantic calls and texts to my closest family and friends. Everyone was shocked and cautiously excited.
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