On August 29th I was scheduled for a CT scan of my sinuses to determine if surgery was in my future. But here's the thing. You can't have a CT if your pregnant. And there was a chance I was. It was about as slim as the Cardinals' playoff chances but it was there.
I didn't have the CT and I headed home to take the test. At the same time the Cardinals started putting themselves to the test. And they passed. They promptly swept the Brewers and then 2 series later swept the Braves. And just as suddenly as the Cardinals were back in the playoff hunt, we found out we were going to be parents.
Over the next 4 weeks we wanted to burst at the seams with the news but also wanted to have at least one doctors appointment before we spilled the beans. So our baby grew and so did the Cardinals playoff chances.
On the day of our first appointment with the doctor, the Cardinals went into their game with the only 1 game back of the Braves. And the Cardinals lost, but it seemed overshadowed by the great moment in our lives. The doctor had confirmed everything the "stick" had four weeks ago.
Two days later the Cardinals made it in the playoffs and the most unbelievable year of my life continued. As we began to tell family and friends about our happy news, we knew that we were blessed to be a part of such a strong network of family and friends.
A lot of people say that the best day of their life was their wedding day. And for me this is true, so far. But a very close second has to be the day I saw my baby for the first time. The day of our first ultrasound was also Game 5 of the NLDS. And although it might seem weird to most people to integrate this pregnancy so much with the Cardinals, I can't think of it separately at this point. I saw my baby for the first time on the same day my favorite player, Chris Carpenter, pitched the game of his life and propelled my Cardinals into the NLCS. It has to be one of the best moments I can remember.
Well in case you don't already know, as I know you all do from my incessant posting and tweeting, the Cardinals did go on the win the World Series and I like to think it's because they have a new little fan.
I was 14 weeks yesterday and have successfully made it into my second trimester. I am due May 7th. And that is the Monday after Derby here in Louisville, which, I have to say, makes me a little nervous. But this little guy/girl has already brought me so much luck it would seem appropriate for them to make their arrival on such a lucky day in Louisville.
Here's our 10 week ultrasound:
