Wednesday, July 2, 2008

The Big News and an Invitation

Here it is: We are pregnant!

Yesterday I got the results from the official bloodtest, and it is positive. We indeed are set to add to our happy brood. Now we just have to wait to find out how many. Yikes!

I took two over the counter pregnancy tests on Friday. Both came out positive, which was a total shock to my system. I had myself completely convinced that it would be negative, not wanting to be hopeful. Disappointment I've learned to deal with. Hope is the bugger. So anyway, I was hesitant to believe the first one. And to tell you the truth, I was kind of hesitant to believe the second one.

Yesterday, as I was buying popcorn and sodas at the summer kid's movie, I got a call from the doctor's office. Cell phones are great, but because of them we also conduct the most private and important business in the most awkward places! Anyway she said, "Well, your number is 615."

"Umm...what does that mean?" For a moment I thought she was giving me yet another case/lab number.

"Well," she continued with a giggle in her voice, "we usually look for a hormone level of 50 or above, and you are at 615."

"Ooookkkaaayyy....does that mean there is a possibility of multiples?"

And that is the question that is cooking in my brain. We should find out in the next couple of weeks. "Dear Lord. I don't want to be greedy. Save the triplets for someone else, PLEASE!"

And now for the invitation:

Mr. Wicke and I are holding our 4th annual July 4th Pancake Breakfast. We'll open the doors at 8:30 and will cook for our friends until 10:30, so come and enjoy! We'd love to see you!

26 comments:

Madame Queen said...

OMG,OMG,OMG,OMG,OMG! I have been checking and checking and checking your site waiting for the news. I have tears in my eyes I'm SO happy for you. I feel like jumping up and down and doing a little dance for you!!!!

NOW you can plan. Well, sort of. Once you find out HOW MANY, THEN you can plan!

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

Lauren said...

HOORAY! I am SO EXCITED for you. Congratulations!!!! I hope that everything goes well. When do you find out how many you are expecting? Got any plans for the night of the 4th? We don't know what to do here in AZ...

Aubrey said...

Yea! I was beginning to think things had gone otherwise and I'm glad they didn't. I'm excited for you. You picked a good time to be pregnant--I think--it's better over winter than summer. I retained less water.
Don't pray too hard about not getting triplets--I don't want them sent this way if I finally give in to my husband and go for baby #4 (notice, not 4, 5, and 6).

Elisa said...

Yee-HAW!! I am so excited! I would be over the moon if YOU got to have more than 1... I have always wanted twins!

Did you tell MeganB first?? :>)

If I lived closer I would totally come over for your pancake breakfast! Yum!

Congrats!{{wiping a little tear}} This couldn't have happened to a better person!

mother of seven said...

LAUREL!!!!!!!!

I was so afraid to call.... and you were not blogging!!!!!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you both!!!!!!!


CALL ME!!!!!!

Rochelleht said...

YIPEEEEEEEE!!

SOOOOO EXCITED and can't WAIT to hear how many. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Laurel said...

This is the best news I've heard all day! Congratulations!

Ashlee said...

I knew it! I thought that would be the result and I can't wait to see how many.....what an exciting blessing for you. You deserve it and I am thrilled. I so wish we could come on Friday. Our darn ward does a breakfast every year and the man of the house thinks we have to be there...it is times like this that his calling gets in my way! :) Just kidding...but we would love to see you this weekend. Pool party?

The Kriloff Klan said...

YAY! I saw you at the movies & wondered what the blood work came back saying! I am excited for your family!

Thank you for the invitation but we are headed up to the north country! Have a great time!

Lisa-Marie said...

Laurel,

Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family!!!! Aren't Heavenly Father and modern medicine amazing! Can't wait to hear how many?!?!?!?!? One of my best friends has three and guess what? She still has all her hair. If anyone can do it, you can!

Lisa-Marie said...

P.S. Will you send me your e-mail address? Send it to me at:

lisamariejensen at gmail dot com

Kyle said...

CONGRATS!!! I am so excited for you and your family!
FYI..I had the high hormone level with Nathan and I was nervous it was twins...thankfully just one (Sammy was 2 and Ben was 1 at the time...CRAZY!)

Erin said...

Oh we are so excited! Yipee! Can't wait to find out how many?!?!

"The Queen in Residence" said...

God is Gracious and definately has a BIG sense of humor. So prepare for babies....
I am so happy for you, what a great adventure awaits all of us.
Can you send some pancakes the Utah direction? What a blast. Happy 4th!!!

Amanda said...

WOOHOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I am so happy for you and your family! How exciting! Isn't God great!!!

I hope to see you Friday morning and give you a huge squeeze!

Mark & Shayla said...

Just another "congrats!" To add to the list. I've been asking my grandma if she had heard anything from your mom for days. Pregnancy is a horribly wonderful experience (as I am quite sure you will discover!)But one I am so grateful for. I am so glad you and Thomas are expanding your little family because I think you are such great parents. Shayla

desert mom said...

Wonderful news, and you didn't say anything in your e-mail this morning. I know you were just waiting to see if I was going to check your blog. I'm so so happy for y'all!!! God bless you these coming months.

Britany said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to hear about your experience of pregnancy after adopting. Yeah!

Katie said...

Oh my gosh!!!!! That is crazy news! I bet your kids are excited. I hope there are twins- no more no less. Good luck!

Stephanie said...

Great news!!! I'm so happy for you guys!

Jessie Evans said...

Yay! I am so so so happy for you!

Debbie said...

Congratulations! I hope that the number(s) will turn out well, and here's hoping the rest of the pregnancy goes well, also!!

Betsy said...

Yay Laurel! That's so exciting for you!! And wow, 565 points (or whatever) above the average . . . you're just a hotbed of hormones, girl!

I'm so glad it's worked out for you. My sister and brother in law have been doing IVF for almost a year, and nothing. And supposedly there's no reason why they shouldn't be getting pregnant the easy way, either.

Pam said...

I am so happy for you!!!!!!! I've been crossing my fingers and checking your blog.....
~Pam

Tara said...

Oh Laurel I am so happy for you. Sorry for the belated comment but we just got back from Utah without internet :(. I have been thinking about you for the last couple of days and wondering if you had posted your news. I am so excited. 615 rocks! I wonder if you have more than one or if you just have a rock star in there. Yipeeee! I just want to do a little dance right now....

Julia said...

Can't stop thinking about you, Laurel! Please keep me posted... one, two or three... what will it be?? Love ya,
Julia
p.s. We are sooooo excited for you!