Our 2013 surprise!

Last January 8, 2013, Miguel and I discovered a news that both changed our lives - We found out that I was pregnant. 

Prior to the big revelation, he has been bugging me for weeks to take a pregnancy test and for no apparent reason, he kept on asking me if I was pregnant? I was very sure that I wasn't. Considering that I have irregular periods and I was diagnosed with a subseptate uterus (heart-shaped uterus) which as per the OB that I consulted before, it would be difficult for me to conceive a baby so I never entertained the thought that I might be pregnant. But to get over it, we bought the usual home pregnancy test kit and took the test.  

We got home in the afternoon and took the test, I was very relaxed, placed the test on the sink and did not even bother to look at it immediately since I was very sure that it would be negative but to my surprise, I saw these two distinct lines that made my heart beat very fast. 

I went out of the bathroom and called Miguel, I do not exactly remember what I told him, I just remember saying "Two lines. positive. OMG. I'm pregnant!" I felt indifferent, I slightly panicked but was really uncertain on what am I supposed to feel. 

Miguel was very happy when I showed him the test. He literally jumped! He then kissed and hugged me. After seeing his reaction, I felt relieved. I knew that I was not alone. I was not scared anymore but still speechless. So we immediately talked about our plans and decided to consult an OB-gyn to confirm the test. We went to Medical city that same afternoon and we were told that there was no doubt that I was pregnant. I was then advised to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound to determine the age of the baby and when my estimated due date would be. 

January 16, 2013 (8 weeks) - Baby's first official photo

We waited for three hours in the clinic until I was called for my turn. I was anxious at first but when the doctor showed me the monitor, I was in an awe. I immediately saw something flickering and asked the doctor if it was the baby's heartbeat and she said yes. I almost cried (buntis hormones, patawad!) It was an overwhelming feeling. 

Our baby was so tiny but her heartbeat was very fast. It seemed like she was  already showing off on her first public appearance. HAHA! The doctor asked Miguel to come inside the room and when he saw it, he just smiled, looked really amazed and did not say anything at all. But I knew how happy he was. (You know, he's really like that when he's overjoyed, he's speechless - and that rarely happens! HAHA) Our baby was on her 8th week when I had my first ultrasound, she had a very good cardiac and somatic activity. We have never been happier. 

We went back to my OB for the ultrasound interpretation and she told us that so far, the baby was doing fine and then she delivered the not so good news. She told us that it's better not to expect too much because having a subseptate uterus will involve a lot of risks and by risks, she meant that there are chances for me to have a miscarriage. I was worried but I also had this strong feeling that everything will turn out okay.

On my third month, we decided to look for another OB. A lot of our relatives have been suggesting for us to go to Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital to look for an OB since the hospital is known to be an expert for maternity. So with the help of my mother-in-law, we visited the hospital. I was so clueless on what to do, we looked into the list of OB-Gynecologists posted on the wall and for no apparent reason, Dra. Margarita Agdamag was the only name that registered in my head. My mother-in-law went to the concierge to inquire where we can look for OBs and she answered, "Punta na po kayo sa office ni Dra. Agadamag, she's the number 1 OB here." and we did. 

We consulted Dra. Agdamag and the lady at the concierge was right. She was the best. Though unlike other OBs, she talked and smiled less but the moment she talked to me, I knew that she was really one of the bests. I gave her my history and told her that I have a subseptate uterus, she then asked me if I knew what was that and I told her yes and I also know that my pregnancy might be difficult because I might encounter complications, worse miscarriage and she just smiled and said, "Of course not! It's does not really matter. You just have a heart-shaped uterus, that's it. You and the baby are fine." she was right, it did not really matter. 

I am already on my 34th week now, 39 days to go til I give birth and so far I have not experienced anything bad, (Thank God.) except when I had to be on bed rest for a week during my second trimester because I had a flu but other than that, I was really fine.

I'm really excited and at the same anxious to give birth and with all the pregnancy stories that I have heard and read, I can say that God really has his ways to prove to us that he will always try to give us the best of everything. It may involve, difficulties at first but everything will pay off in the end. 

Learning about my pregnancy may have come to be as a surprise for Miguel and I,  But we were never scared of how everything will turn out because both of us knew that we will do everything to make it work. Our lives may have fast forwarded a bit but I can never say that we weren't ready because to me, being prepared is not just about planning ahead, it should also involve your commitment. Because without commitment, everything can just fall off. We may not have planned this whole scenario ahead of time but we sure did commit to give the best to our future child.

xx