1 | The first discovery

What is it about life that's so unique? Easy answer for me here: The uncertainty of it all!! As much as we seek control over it, life only shows how unpredictable and full of surprises it is!

Saturday, September 2, 2023: My periods are delayed by over 2 weeks and I can feel subtle changes in my body. The period tracker has been reminding me to get a 'test' done. Will we be reminded to breath as well one of these days with apps for god knows what not! I nicely ignore the reminders and continue about life! Yet the heart knows something's cooking...

Our friend is visiting today. We are hosting. While I wait for them to buzz the doorbell, Koen and I get into the period talk. Already a week has passed since I had thought of taking the test, but didn't. There's no reason really why I didn't! I can only speculate... 

So as we were speaking, I decided to give the test a go! After all, the test kit has been sitting in the washroom for more than a week now. As I wait for those 5 minutes to go, already the test line has developed and is darker than the control line. There's little speck of doubt from the results...there's a little being inside of me!

Our guest arrives. Koen and me are distracted! We entertain, but what an overwhelming feeling going on inside of both of us!

What to do...what not to do...the next step...how many weeks is it?! How do I know all's okay in there? So much to think, so much to care about...

But it's the weekend! Can't call the doctor! Monday will be the first call to make an appointment. Until then, wait is the magic word...! For now, I've logged the 'test' into the app.