. . .and finally anticipation. . . .

It’s well over a week now since we had confirmation that we’re expecting another - our third - baby.

Strange the emotions that you go through during those first few days. If it’s not already clear, this pregnancy was completely unplanned. We were adamant that we didn’t want any more children, and very vocal on the subject! Here’s the ‘Should’ve Known Better’ guide to the first few days of an Unplanned Pregnancy:

• Distress, upset. Definately didn’t know what to do. Immediate plans go completely out the window for starting a business, etc. For two adults in a stable relationship, we were completely freaked out - I can only imagine how a
  teenager might feel faced with the same news.

• Anger, frustration. I think I was angry - at myself - for not having sought out a vasectomy sooner. Even the ‘v’ word makes me wince - ouch! Every so often, that D’oh! feeling would hit me, and I’d spend a few minutes silently kicking myself.

• Acceptance. We both agreed that we would just have to accept the situation.

Luckily this all happened over Christmas. The kids were wonderful, and very cute. Jay started to really try to talk for the first time, including a very mumbled ‘Christmas Tree’, which described anything with fairy lights attached. Just some good, harmonious family time.

• Anticipation. Bizarrely, after the initial ‘freak-out’ phase, you start to plan things. You start with the logistics of having a new baby, then you
  start remembering things from the other pregnancies. Nice little moments.

In summary, we may have started out a fortnight ago with an unplanned pregnancy. Today, the pregnancy may still be
unplanned, but it’s not unwanted. . .