Peeing on Sticks
Some past times should be left in the past.
Peeing on a stick for one.
I used to love peeing on sticks.
Really. Even when I knew there was virtually no chance that the biological magic 8 ball was going to show two lines. It didn't matter. I wasn't trying to get pregnant. Somehow the mindless game of peeing on something and watching a line appear was very entertaining to me. Blair thinks I'm a weirdee, but he lets me buy a few dollar store tests every now and again for kicks. We're trying to cut back though. Dave Ramsey says "ya gotta stick to the budget." And let's be honest, ten tests in one week is a tad superfluous. I kid not. Ten.
But tonight was the first time I haven't been entertained by the magic lines - or lack thereof. This time I actually felt sad. What?! I thought we were just playing house! I'm not supposed to be sad about this. I don't want to be a sad non baby bearing woman. I want to be strong, career-minded, and ready and willing to have children when the fates align and decide to send the stork to our door. Yes, yes. Strong woman. Don't be sad.
But I am sad tonight, dang it. I feel like a boy. I love peeing on sticks AND there's no evidence that I'm actually a woman. Can't they reaffirm that on the pregnancy tests somehow? Line indicating that you're not gestating and another heart shape or something that says, "Don't worry honey - you'll have 9 kids someday." Blah.
Goodbye past time of peeing on plastic sticks.
Goodnight stupid sad feelings.
Goodnight.
Peeing on a stick for one.
I used to love peeing on sticks.
Really. Even when I knew there was virtually no chance that the biological magic 8 ball was going to show two lines. It didn't matter. I wasn't trying to get pregnant. Somehow the mindless game of peeing on something and watching a line appear was very entertaining to me. Blair thinks I'm a weirdee, but he lets me buy a few dollar store tests every now and again for kicks. We're trying to cut back though. Dave Ramsey says "ya gotta stick to the budget." And let's be honest, ten tests in one week is a tad superfluous. I kid not. Ten.
But tonight was the first time I haven't been entertained by the magic lines - or lack thereof. This time I actually felt sad. What?! I thought we were just playing house! I'm not supposed to be sad about this. I don't want to be a sad non baby bearing woman. I want to be strong, career-minded, and ready and willing to have children when the fates align and decide to send the stork to our door. Yes, yes. Strong woman. Don't be sad.
But I am sad tonight, dang it. I feel like a boy. I love peeing on sticks AND there's no evidence that I'm actually a woman. Can't they reaffirm that on the pregnancy tests somehow? Line indicating that you're not gestating and another heart shape or something that says, "Don't worry honey - you'll have 9 kids someday." Blah.
Goodbye past time of peeing on plastic sticks.
Goodnight stupid sad feelings.
Goodnight.
Comments
the yucky gross truth, i had several disappointing pee sticks before the over-joyous happy pee stick came...and it made me appreciate that one SO MUCH MORE. the Lord knows you, and knows exactly when he should send you the happy one...
hang in there beautiful woman!
Hey, I have an idea, we can share mine for a while if you want. Like you can send us money and we can send you monthly postcards of the kids you are supporting! Along with the postcards we can include some dirty diapers that you can lay around the house so that you can have the official baby aroma.
Just kidding of course, but live it up while it's just he two of you. Both phases of life are great.
it would be a hit i tell you
hang in there kid, i can attest that things that take time are worth investing in.