I’m in Complete and Total Shock

I went to the doctor yesterday for a check-up. I haven’t mentioned much about this before, but as I’ll be 40 in December I have decided to have a hysterectomy this fall. My doctor likes to do monthly blood tests in preparation for the surgery.

I’ve been twice and it’s give blood, wait a few minutes and go. This time the lab tech told me the doctor would like to see me. I walked into his office and before I could even sit down he asked me if I had come in for a pregnancy test.

I laughed/shouted “no!” He looked me in the eye and gave me news I never thought I would receive. I am pregnant.

He said he wanted to run a few more tests and had me wait for the results. That took about an hour. I don’t remember much about that hour except for calling Chris, who was out of town at the National Track Meet.

The doc came back in and said everything looked great. I mutely nodded “OK” and then was escorted to my car because I could not remember where I parked or what my car looked like.

The utter shock is because I was told this was impossible. That I would not be able to have another baby after Micah. We accepted this news and moved on to enjoy our son and marriage.

I can’t quite comprehend all of this. During a time of professional reflection and healing (remember I lost my job), God has chosen to give me one of the biggest blessings possible. Words escape me. I praise Him because this child is wonderfully made. Thank you Lord.