The News…

22 Nov 2011 6 Comments

by Cindy Partridge in Partridge Updates

It’s been really special having so many of you following our journey, offering words of comfort and support. It’s been a real testament of how important it is to share the journey of infertility, by so many of you reading this blog you’ve understood what we’ve gone through, where we’re at, and we’ve been blessed by that immensely. Thank you, from the both of us, we really really appreciate it and are thankful for the comfort God has given us through you.

So as many of you know, yesterday was the day, the day I would go in for a blood test at the hospital to see if we are pregnant. I was so pleasantly surprised to see my favourite registrar, Suja, back in the lab. She had been back for a week and I was so excited to see her, she’s the best! So caring and lovely. She said she’d call me around 1pm with the results, so after leaving the hospital, I kept busy!

I had some fun preparing a possible positive result surprise for Jason, picking up some babycakes cupcakes from Leichartd, and a card for the new Daddy, then I hit up Ikea by that time, I was starving for some brekky (as I could only eat crackers and ginger beer just after waking up, because of morning sickness), I’d successfully passed time, so I headed back home, stopping off at a party shop in St Marys to grab a baby balloon- as you could see I was pretty confident it was going to be a yes, judging by symptoms that had set in a week ago.

I got home and watched T.V as I waited, I didn’t have to wait long because Suja called me at around 12:40pm with a huge “CONGRATULATIONS” I was so excited that she could break the news to me, and I expressed that to her, she was so happy to as well, it was a real highlight in her job as she has walked so much of this journey with me.  What was also exciting was my body really has kicked into pregnancy mode, so no top up of hormones needed, just a few routine blood tests for the next 2 weeks and an ultrasound, and the Royal Hospital for Women will be done with me!

Then I had to wait till Jason’s staff meeting finished at 1pm, so I set the scene, ready for some excitement when he walked in the door.

Jason rang me to say he was coming home, I had to restrain myself so much to not blurt it out over the phone, I really wanted us to share this moment in person.

Minutes later he was home, and a little confused (because he thought I didn’t know yet), but massively surprised. We jumped up and down in excitement, had some babycakes and grapetiser to celebrate, and Jason brought out some baby knitting books to plan what he could make for our little bubba.

Reading a card telling him what a great Dad he'll be!

Mega excited about the news!

The scene set for Jason's surprise

So it’s early days, I’m around 4 weeks pregnant, so much can happen in the first trimester, but we’re entrusting our Baby to God, hopeful he/she will be healthy and come to full term. We’re so excited by the news of this new life inside me, we’re celebrating- whatever the outcome!

Give thanks

That this cycle worked

That Suja could bring me good news

That I’ve learnt some helpful ways to manage morning sickness.

Please pray

That me and the bub will be healthy

For Jason as he supports me so well through pregnancy

For us as we prepare to be parents!

Cheers! (with sparkling grape juice)

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