After months of trying, heartache, stress and worry, it is true what they say that it happens when you stop thinking about it!!!!

I gave up ovulation & period logging, timing our sex life out, taking a billion vitamins and instead had some fun, stayed up late, even had a few beers!! (I rarely drink)

A few weeks ago, I landed an amazing job, hubby got a pay rise at work, and things were looking up. I realised how miserable I had been whilst actively TTC and promised myself I wouldn’t let myself get so down and obsessed with it again - my grandad’s motto “whatever will be will be” came into play.

It was Saturday 12th May (my amazing grandad’s birthday, my guardian angel), I had just completed my first week at my new job and I was loving it!!! I woke up early, hubby was at work, and for some weird unexplainable reason, I took my last pregnancy test. I peed, set it down, forgot about it, went on with my day. An hour later when I went for a wee.. A BFP!!!!!????? I was in shock, my whole body was trembling, I hadn’t felt euphoria like it in my life. It was insane.

First thing I did was race to the shop and figure out a way to surprise hubby... (we’re very Aussie so thongs and a flanno were a must, and the unicorn socks coz I’m the only one rooting for a girl!!!!) All he has ever wanted are his own children, so I knew he’d be even happier than me, plus I suck at keeping secrets and wouldn’t be able to last a minute.......

Hubby’s first words were “oh, is that what a positive test looks like?” 🙄🙄🤣

Looking back, there were so many little tiny signs that have no explanation... I received a delivery for nappies that wasn’t mine, my new boss brought in prenatals on my second day to boost everyone’s energy, i fell asleep on the couch three time which I never ever do, I had one beer after work on Friday with the guys and felt too drunk to drive home 🙃 and heaps more (I know it sounds crazy, but I believe if the universe is trying to tell you something it will find a way). Also, it was my Grandad’s bday AND Australian mother’s day the very next day.

Anyway, me and hubs are as proud as punch and so so excited. He’s wrapping me up in cotton wool and won’t let me lift a finger. He has been so amazing already, he will be an awesome daddy.

I’m 173cm and was 55kg before, now after eating everything in site I’m up to 57.5kg. No morning sickness, headaches or diarrhoea so far (touch wood!), lots of cramps, cravings, pimples and mood swings (sorry hubs!!) as well as serious bloating and wind.... 😇

Sorry for the essay, thanks for sticking with me if you made it this far! We agreed to not tell anyone until 12 weeks so you girls are my only release!!!!!! My family lives on the other side of the world so don’t want to worry anyone. And this is our first if you hadn’t guessed......... 🤣 if you have any questions, please don’t feel scared to ask, I am not easily offended.

Good luck January ladies!!! Wishing you strength now and especially over Christmas and New Year when we are all super preggers and huge 🤪 💕💕💕 We are in this together 💕💕💕