A twist of fate

It all started Friday, August 19th, 2011.

I had the day off to prepare for a camping trip with your dad, Renato. After getting ready and enjoying my morning to myself with no rush, I went over to my parent's house to talk to my mom about the camping trip we would be embarking on that evening. My old friend Jessica Garcia (Clark) had stopped by to visit with my mother while I was there. I mentioned being late for my monthly visit from mother nature and they both made their comments regarding me being pregnant. I didn't belive it.. I never thought it would happen.

I went to the dollar store to see if I could find some tennis balls for Tito. I didn't find any, but as I was standing in line to purchase some other items, I saw the pregnancy tests. I decided to buy one and take it. It was almost a sign sitting right there in front of me.

I got home, took the test and was very surprised at the results. Two lines. Two lines means positive. I took a picture of the results and sent it to your Aunt Melissa after asking her if the tests from the dollar store really work. She said yes. I asked if that really said positive. She said yes again.

I started shaking and got teary eyed. Renato and I had been trying for a few months, but I don't think we ever really thought a miracle would happen. It did.

I texted your dad and told him I took a pregnancy test. He didn't say anything more than "I c". I then sent him a picture since he didn't ask anything else. I told him I was pregnant. I think he believed I was joking until I told him I was being serious. I was a little nervous to see his face when he got home from work... But once I saw it, I knew everything would be just fine. The excitement in his face was noticeable. This was the beginning of something great.

Excitement and nervousness still sways in and out of my emotions. This is a journey we begin together.