Baby Beano

I've decided to fully disclose that my "ego is prego". I've received enough emails/scoldings about how I should flaunt it more!! Call me crazy, but I've always liked being a behind the scenes gal. Upfront and onstage attention makes me nervie. It feels like everyone is staring at you and you have a huge zit on your forehead. If you were at my wedding, you saw me shaking and I was soooo fidgety. That's also why I love being married to Patrick, he loves having all the attention. My hero!!

I know what you're thinking; you are an English teacher, right? Yes, but for some reason I take on this alter ego like when I played sports. I'm Lupita the English teacher who knows her literature and how to introduce the 5 paragraph essay!! Okay, I'll work on my alter ego name later.

As I was talking about my Baby Beano. That is what we have decided to call him/her until we have a better name. Beano, because he/she is just a tiny mexi-bean right now. 11 weeks, more plum size, but the name is so stinking cute.

In March we were in Thailand. Taking it easy and relaxing on the beach. One day I start to feel "funny". I can't explain this funny, just funny. Please make up your own definition. So, I thought I could be prego, what do I do? Tell Patrick. He says, "maybe take a test when we get home". Well, if you know my patience level, you know it sucks.

I decided to take a mini "stroll" to a pharmacy and pick up a test. As I was paying the pharmacist said, "I hope it's negative. Take it in the morning for best results." I told her I hope positive, it's ok. I'm married. She looked surprised. I came home and immediately took it. One strong pink line and one faint line. I showed Patrick, and he thought it was negative. He couldn't see the other line. I tried to convince him of the second line, but I think I irritated him more than anything :) You would think I would leave it at that until we got home to Korea. Oh, no.

I went back to the pharmacy and I asked her what she thought. I can't believe the things I will do sometimes. I really don't like the unknown. Let's be honest; when will I ever see this lady again? She said she could see the second line but that is why she instructed me to take it in the morning. Great, now I'm getting lectured and buying another pregnancy test.

Needless to say, I couldn't sleep much that night. 6 am roles around and I'm taking the test and we have two dark lines!! Woo hoo. I'm so excited and shocked that I can't go back to sleep, so I head to the living room. Patrick wakes up shortly after that and saw the test. We celebrate quietly at 7am, then fell back to sleep till breakfast time.

Baby Beano you have one cool discovery story. In two more weeks, mommy better feel better. You're worth it.