Personal Narrative: My Dream Of Pregnancy

My pregnancy was one of the best times of my life. I always dreamed dreamt of becoming a mother and having a houseful of children. I especially always wanted to have a little girl. On April 20, 2010, my dream came true . A day I will always remember is August 20, 2009. I felt very sick and more tired than usual. I remember thinking to myself and asking, “Can I be pregnant or is this just a stomach bug?” I couldn’t shake “the bug” and after several days of being tired and napping in the afternoons it was time for my grandmother to step in. My grandmother, who has always been my rock, woke me from one of my afternoon naps and said it was time to go see the doctor. My feelings ranged from scared to nervous to anxious. I didn’t want to

It wasn’t just morning sickness. I was sick all day long—every day. I was petrified something was terribly wrong with my baby. My grandmother, in her love and kindness, reassured me that this was just one of the “joys” of pregnancy. When I was in my second trimester it wasn’t long before I began feeling better and was more like my old self. I wasn’t sick anymore but I was more hungry than usual and I couldn’t get enough of fresh foods. I craved them! I could eat a whole box of strawberries in one sitting! Baby reveal day was approaching and it was one of the most thrilling days of my pregnancy. I couldn’t wait to find out if I was going to have a girl or a boy. I thought for sure I was carrying a boy this entire time but as other mothers will tell you, I really didn’t care when it came right down to it just as long as he or she was healthy. The day finally arrived and when I awoke that morning, I knew deep down inside that I was having a girl. Call it intuition or whatever you want, but I knew

I was lying on the exam table and was hearing a wonderful, steady heartbeat. It was exhilarating to hear the words “It’s a girl!” I was smiling from ear to ear! I was ready to go shopping! I went to Target after my appointment and bought so many clothes, shoes, blankets, and bows. Everything was in pink, of course! I picked out nursery decorations, a car seat, and stroller, everything I could think of. I was on cloud