💕 The Valentine’s Day Surprise That Changed Everything
I still can’t believe I’m saying this… I found out I was pregnant on Valentine’s Day. 💖
It was unexpected. It was emotional. It was beautiful.
And now, I’m sharing the beginning of this new chapter with you.
🎥 Watch the full video here:
👉 Pregnancy Update #1 on YouTube
🩺 High-Risk, High Hopes
Because I have narcolepsy — and because I’m over 40 — this pregnancy is considered high-risk from the start.
That said, I’ve always been open about my health journey. So it only feels right to be just as honest as I step into this completely new (and slightly terrifying) adventure.
🥂 From Prosecco to Pregnancy Test
It all started the night before Valentine’s Day. I was sipping a glass of Prosecco when I suddenly felt sick — like, “this drink might be bad” level of nausea.
Alan, my partner, looked at me and asked,
“Are you sure you’re not expecting?”
I brushed it off because I had taken a test that Sunday (I was tracking regularly). But something nudged me to test again the next morning.
✨ A Positive Test… and a Bigger Conversation
On February 14, I took the test. And then I waited. And while waiting, I prayed.
I remember thinking maybe God wasn’t saying I waited too long — maybe He was just saying that life would still be good, no matter what.
But then… the result appeared. Positive. Everything changed in that moment.
🧬 Decisions, Deadlines, and Talking to a Geneticist
Because of Florida’s medical policies, I knew I had very little time to make important decisions if I needed to. So I immediately asked for consults with a geneticist and a medication specialist.
USF Health had me on a call in just two days. I’ll never forget what the geneticist asked me:
“Jane, what is really your concern?”
My honest answer?
“If the baby’s not born with a skull…”
I know. Dramatic. But it was coming from a place of fear — not knowing what was ahead, how fast things were moving, and what was medically possible.
🧪 The First Tests
So far, I’ve completed two sets of genetic testing:
Carrier screening
Chromosomal abnormalities
Both came back negative. Which was such a relief.
At the time of recording the video, I was around 15 weeks.
Right now, I’m just taking it one day (and one appointment) at a time.
💭 Looking Back (and Ahead)
This journey started with one quiet moment, one unexpected test, and a whole lot of feelings.
I’ll be sharing more in future posts and videos — everything from narcolepsy + pregnancy management, to symptoms, cravings, and how I’m really doing week by week.
But for now, this is how it all began.
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Thanks for being here. Your support means so much — especially in this new season of life.
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💤 Stay naptastic,
Jane
