Its not uncommon that pregnancy is always surrounded with such joy and happy expectations. Its rare to hear someone expecting not anticipating it. Well, I was definitely one of those that didn’t cry tears of joy when my tests clearly flashed, “Pregnant”. I was balling my eyes out and hating my husband for having waited so long. At 35 and getting older by the minute, it was frightening. I was bracing myself for all the worst things that can possibly happen. I was depressed for while. Funny, though, how the best things in life can only be experienced by going through the very opposite thing you wanted. In this case, I have experienced the security of a relationship when all the while thinking I’d be divorcing him for sure before the baby comes out. I was sure that one of us will throw the towel in. I usually have a knack for making people do that.

Surprisingly, months later (my son is now 2 months as I’m trying to finish this), imy relationship with my husband is more intimate than ever. I have learned to see him as a very supportive and wonderful partner. The only other thing that would make things better is if he could read my mind and anticipate my needs. But that’s wishful thinking.