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The Best News I Have Ever Given

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He carefully lifted the last lid and then froze right there on the spot. I watched as his facial expression went from surprise to pure bliss. I took a deep breath as tears began to flow from his eyes. What a special moment. This was so surreal…

There were only a few days left to go before Christmas and the holiday spirit could be felt heavy in our home. We had gone with our favorite Winter Wonderland theme. I looked around at our living room all dusted in white and reached for a log to light the fireplace. My phone vibrated with a text from my husband that read ‘All done here baby, I’m headed home. Can’t wait to see you.’

I gently loaded the log into the fireplace and watched as the fire rose from a spark to a full on flame. Today was the day. I had some very special news to share and I could hardly contain my excitement. My husband was about to find out that he was going to be a daddy! I nervously straightened out the hem of my dress and settled into my favorite spot in front of the fire. It wouldn’t be long now.

I heard the beep of the car alarm and then the sound of his heavy boots as they climbed the stairs outside. I counted down the remaining flights in my head until he was right outside. His key turned in the door and as it opened, he smiled and looked over at me. ‘You look so cozy babe.’ He started to get prepped for a shower.

As he undressed, I watched him closely. He unbuttoned his jacket and lifted off his undershirt. I quietly studied his mannerisms, imagining in my head what a mini version of him might be like. I smiled to myself as I realized that I was excited to find out. I was even more excited for him to find out. ‘Hold off on your shower for a minute babe, I want to show you something.’ He froze and looked at me as the biggest smile of anticipation spread across his lips.

He happily took a seat in front of the fire and with shaky legs, I headed down the hallway to collect his surprise.

One by one he read each riddle and smiled until he had reached the final box. My heart began to beat a little faster as he lifted the lid. I had an idea of what his reaction would be and it brought me so much happiness to be providing this special moment for him. As he raised the lid, time stood still. He froze and stared in awe at the tiny onesie and booties, positive pregnancy tests and adorable baby rattle. Then he looked over at me.

His eyes became misty as he verified what he was seeing was indeed real. We were going to have a baby. ‘Really?!’ he looked to me for confirmation. I smiled proudly and nodded my head and then watched helplessly as he began to cry.

What a special moment.

He extended his arms and I accepted the invitation. We embraced in front of the fire with him sobbing into my arms, realizing that he was about to be a daddy. Seeing his reaction, his pure excitement alone, made my entire day.

Hearing the impromptu speech he recited for his unborn child left me speechless. In that moment, I knew that I couldn’t have picked a better man to be the father of my children.

He was happy. I was happy. It was going to be a very Merry Christmas indeed.

The Day My Life Changed Forever

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Three minutes. That’s all it was. Three minutes that felt like forever. I reached for the results with a shaky hand. This was crazy. Tiny little lines on a stick were about to determine my entire future…

I opened my eyes and looked down at Noelle. She had been staring at me intently, both ears standing straight up. ‘What are you doing silly girl?’ I watched and waited for a response. She hopped over to her food dish and gently pawed at it, letting me know she was ready to eat. I slowly sat up in bed just as the front door opened. ‘It’s me baby.’ My husband was back from his morning PT. As soon as she heard his voice, Noelle shot up the hallway to meet him. I laughed at how quickly she forgot that she was hungry.

I turned over in bed and watched as he kneeled down to catch her in his arms. His eyes caught mine and a smile crossed his lips. It wasn’t his usual one. There was something else there. Worry? Concern? He knew that if I was still in bed, there must be something wrong. I usually lived for meeting him at the door with breakfast.

I sat straight up in bed and gave a weak smile of my own as he headed towards me.

‘Are you feeling okay baby?’ His eyes were narrowed, inspecting me as he waited for my answer. Noelle, still in his arms, turned her head towards me as if she was waiting for a response as well. ‘Just a little tired baby but I’m fine.’ I gave him another weak smile as I positioned my body to climb out of bed. In one swift motion, his arm was gently holding me down. ‘No. Just rest baby.’ I was so tired. I didn’t resist. He filled her food dish and then sat next to the bed holding my hand until he had to leave again for work.

I must have fallen asleep like that because I woke up to complete silence.

Noelle was curled up in her bed, fast asleep with a happy tummy. I gently lowered my feet to the floor as the realizion hit me. I was expecting my cycle in a few days which was probably why I felt a bit fatigued.

Days went by and although the fatigue got better, my expected visitor never made an entrace. Knowing that my husband and I had started trying for a baby, I decided it was time to take a pregnancy test. Not wanting to ruin what would be a beautiful surprise, I picked a day and waited for him to head to work. He didn’t suspect a thing.

‘Have a good day at work babe.’ I gave him a kiss and closed the door. I basically skipped down the hallway towards my bathroom cabinet where I had neatly tucked away a special little box all the way in the back corner. I stopped to peek through the blinds, just to make sure he drove off and I was in the clear! It was time to find out! I grabbed my camera and tripod to document the memory and headed to the bathroom.

I pressed record on the camera and instantly started to sweat. Why was I so nervous??

My hands fumbled with the packaging as I went through the process for the first time. I carefully read the directions twice just to make sure I did everything perfectly. Then it was time. I stared at the bars loading one by one and patiently waited for the results to populate on the stick. As the last one loaded, I closed my eyes in anticipation. Everything around me went completely still and quiet. I slowly opened them to the words visible plain as day.

PREGNANT.

One hand flew to cover my mouth as I cradled my future with the other. ‘I’m pregnant.’ I said it again with tears in my eyes. The happiness I felt was indescribable. Noelle was staring at me intently as if she was saying congratulations in her own little way. It was time to tell my husband. We were about to embark on the journey of a lifetime and I couldn’t wait.