Wednesday, January 16, 2013

the day we found out & how I told bryan

I want to start by thanking everyone for their kind words on my last post. You sure know how to warm a gals heart! I read every comment multiple times, as did Bryan. I don't know how to properly convey how Bryan and I feel. We've had several months for the news of our upcoming arrival to sink in and know in our heart of hearts that our child will always know what it feels like to be loved, will never question their self worth and will be told many times how much they were so very wanted. We are ready for this next step in life and hope that you follow along on this new adventure of mine...


How we found out we were expecting:

This was the one month, since we had started to try, that I didn't pay any attention to my body, nor did I run to the nearest pregnancy test to take it as soon as I could. I knew I wasn't pregnant. Bryan knew I wasn't pregnant. It was impossible that month... so we thought.

I woke up the morning of October 19th with no signs of aunt flow. Hmmm. At this point I'm two days late and I'm never late. I was experiencing the same pre-period symptoms/pains that I always had and believed that aunt flow was just around the corner. Just 'cause, I decided to take a pregnancy test anyway. After the test, I walked away from it, knowing it was negative for what felt like the gazillionth month. But, much to my amazement... It. Was. Positive!

What did I do?

I stood there staring at it. Just staring. In complete disbelief. I was in shock. I was talking aloud to myself and just entirely stunned. Then I took another pregnancy test from another brand. Of which confirmed I. Was. Pregnant!

Who did I tell first?

Cali, of course. I mean, she was the only one around! Bryan had left for work and I made a quick decision not to tell him over the phone. I had always assumed he'd be with me when we found out I was pregnant, so I had no cute way of telling him planned out. Waiting for him to come home felt like the longest day of my life. I had the most indescribably exciting news bottled up for 8 long hours. And I had to come up with a cute way of telling him!

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Flash back to April 2009 - Bryan proposed to me while picnicing on a vineyard in Napa Valley. He had surprised me with a set up of a green checked blanket, picnic basket, wine, cheese... and a sparkly diamond ring! I've said this before and I'll say it again, picnicing is our thing.

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Bryan was on his way home from work when he called to ask me a quick question. Having him on the phone was perfect because I was able to tell him that Cali and I were on our way to her swimming spot at the lake, so I asked him to meet us there.

He arrived to a surprise picnic that I had set up on the shoreline.

There were high winds that day, so all of the wind surfers and kite boarders were out. I think he thought that I surprised him with a lakeside picnic because he had a stressful week and it was a beautiful Friday evening.

Little did he know I had another surprise in mind...

I used the same green checked blanket and picnic basket that he had used when proposing to me 3.5 years earlier. I had brought our Swarovski champagne flutes, of which are only used on special occasions, and some champagne... er... lemonade. 

He opened the picnic basket to pour us a drink and immediately had a look of extreme confusion on his face. He was processing what he was looking at inside our picnic basket. 

his look of confusion. hidden camera with 10 second timer went off like 50 times, haha!

After a few seconds he asked "But is it true?" Then we had a good laugh. Because that's what we do in life altering moments. We laugh hysterically!

In that moment, I don't think we had ever felt closer or more fulfilled. It was an evening of pure bliss. 

when Bry opened the picnic basket, this 8x10 photograph is what was staring him in the face


The picture above is one of my all time favorites. After the initial shock wore off and the happy tears dried up, we sat on the shoreline watching the wind surfers as the sun set behind them. It was a life altering day, one of which we will forever hold in our memories as the best

We had created a miracle... Our little miracle. Pink or Blue? Pink or Blue? We found out our baby's gender this past Sunday and couldn't be more thrilled!

* This post was written before I knew I was pregnant. I now know why I was so over the nightlife scene. Haha!!
* This post was written the morning I found out I was pregnant. I had no one to talk to and was bursting at the seems with utter joy!

48 comments:

  1. This has got to be one of the sweetest stories I've read in a while :) I'm so excited and happy for the two of you! I love how you told Bryan!!

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  2. I love how you told Bryan. That photo is priceless. I'm so happy for you.

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  3. What a sweet and wonderful story. I love that you set up a hidden camera, such a fun memory to have.

    You look so radiant in the last picture, congrats girlie! xoxo

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  4. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YALL! I KNEW you were pregnant when you said y'all were no long traveling! I KNEW IT I KNEW IT! I think I probably even commented about that. ;) SO THRILLED FOR YALL. I Love that Cali is in the test picture smiling.. LOVE that your nose is red from happy tears in that last picture. SO SO precious and thrilled for y'all.. :))

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  5. This is such a very sweet post. Honestly the feeling of complete and utter frustration is what we are dealing with right now. So reading happy and successful stories like this give me some hope. Congratulations again!!

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  6. This story is so beautiful! And I LOVE the picnic theme you and your husband have. it's just... perfect! Congrats mama :)

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  7. You told Cali first.. ahhh love that! haha

    So happy for you, Kate! I just adore this post and the pictures! So so sweet. You're absolutely radiant in that last pic!

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  8. I'm new to your blog, but had to say congratulations on your big news!!! That's so exciting!!!

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  9. That is just beyond awesome!!! I love the secret camera and photos. They are priceless!!!

    Congratulations again!!!

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  10. SO PRECIOUS HOW YOU TOLD BRYAN! AHHHH....LOVE IT KATE!

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  11. Such a great way to tell him! That is so incredibly sweet/romantic :)

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  12. oh my word i love it. such a special moment. with tons of memories from your proposal. this is so sweet kate. i love the photo of pregnant with the blur of cali underneath...so cute!! :)

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  13. this gave me goosebumps and i have to say that the way you share your news with Bryan was amazing. LOVE this post. i think it is my most favorite one of yours :).

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  14. This is so perfect! I do not comment much, but I have been following you for a long time now! I LOVE how you told him... I could not hold it in and told my husband over the DARN phone! Congratulations! So happy for your precious family! :)

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  15. I forgot... I cannot wait to hear if it's pink or blue!! :) I have a baby boy but I am going to have to say PINK!

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  16. What an awesome story!!! I'm so sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes! Congrats again!!

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  17. This is so awesome. I love how you told him and you have all those posts at certain times before hand. So sweet. I LOVE the test photo with Cali. :)

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  18. I loved rereading your posts now knowing what was going on! God is so so good :) Can't wait to find out your baby's gender!!

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  19. I wasn't online much yesterday so I missed the news, but CONGRATULATIONS!!! So excited for the two of you!!

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  20. What a cute way to tell him! I love that you had a camera to capture the whole thing. :)

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  21. Awww....what a insanely sweet way of telling him. :) Again congratulations. I am thinking BLUE!

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  22. I love that you lost him in such a special way. I called kenny freaking out with 2 of my pregnancies (1st and 3rd) because they were both surprises, but he was there when I took the test with Aiden's pregnancy. You guys are going to be such loving and wonderful parents and I cannot wait to see you guys grow as a sweet little family. Congratulations my beautiful friend! You are positively glowing the the picture of you above.

    xoxo

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  23. I'm so excited for you two! you guys are going to be great parents!

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  24. I think this may be the sweetest story ever. You guys are so precious and will be such great parents...no doubt! Can't wait to follow your pregnancy journey through this blog!

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  26. So sweet and congrats! You'll make great parents.

    If it's not too personal, you should blog about the journey (not the gory details, of course). I only say this as we've been trying for over a year and nothing. Doctors say everything looks good for both of us - just that our timing must stink, which is understandable given busy jobs, busy lives, travel, etc... It's so easy to get discouraged but reading this reminded me that there is always hope! Congrats again!

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  27. So very happy for you and what a great way to surprise your husband! God is so good & has blessed your family!! xo

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  28. This has to be the cutest way to tell your husband. How adorable. Yall are the cutest ever. I wish yall the best in this exciting new adventure of becoming parents for the first time. God works wonders. Congratulations again. CAn't wait to keep reading updates on what you're going to do about working and baby room shopping. :)

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  29. What a beautiful story! I love this!

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  30. Awww this is so sweet!! Love it

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  31. sweetest, sweetest post ever!! i am borderline obessed with this sweet story. i made kev read it :-) you know how excited I am for you. I love that you had photos to capture the moment - my kinda gal! that baby will cherish that photo one day...forever!!! you seriously are glowing.

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  32. What a great story...so beautiful!! He or she is going to be so beautiful! I love the pictures and how you capture these special moments. Thanks for sharing...I can't wait to hear more as the journey continues...I also can't wait to find out if the baby is a boy or girl :)

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  33. You and Bryan will be the best parents ever!! The baby is very lucky! :)

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  34. So meaningful and adorable! Congratulations!!!

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  35. SOOOOOOOOO Awesome! I never posted my story of how we found out. I have it saved but it was pretty private.. LOVE THIS!!!
    Pictures and all!

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  36. I cried reading!! Love how you told him and how special all the little things that meant to y'all! Congrats again, can't wait to follow along. Xoxo

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  37. This is soooo sweet! I love the pictures and how you thought to set up the camera for this exciting news!!!

    Congrats again! :)

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  38. oh wow what exciting news!! if i found out i was pregnant and my husband was at work, my dogs would be the first people, yes my dogs are people, that i would tell! that photo of you and your husband is just gorgeous and i can see why it is one of your all time favorite! praying for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby

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  39. That is so cute, what a great way to tell him! So happy for you guys and wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy!

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  40. Kate....you know we are both sooooo excited for you guys! I love how you told Bryan and that you had the hidden camera! Such a special day and special memories captured forever!
    I am not sure how long you guys were trying for but one of my close friends has been trying for over a year now. I know it is a long, roller coaster of a journey and am so glad God blessed you with this little baby. It is so lucky to have you 2 as parents!
    Lots of love to you!!!

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  41. Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you both! Can't wait to hear all about your new adventure.

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  42. Love this. Such a sweet photo at the end

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  43. awww, love how u told Byran and the pic is priceless.

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  44. This is SO adorable. I love everything about it!!! So excited for the both of you - congrats!

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  45. How exciting!! :) I'm so happy for you two!!!

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  46. This is beyond precious! I seriously LOVED reading this!!! :) You are going to be the most perfect mama!!!

    Love how you told him!

    xo

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  47. I used to have a blog back in the day and followed you when you were Every Mile a Memory...I just recently found you again (not stalkerish sounding at all!) LOL!

    So happy for you. My husband and I have a four year old daughter and we are so blessed! Granted we weren't trying and were completely unprepared, so it wasn't quite as sweet, but none the less exciting! :)

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