Kody and I found out that I was expecting our first child due November 9, 2015. 

When we found out the big news, I was finishing up my bachelors degree at Dixie State and had just received my dream job as a marketing assistant, for a software company. With this new position I was going to have the opportunity to travel the United States, and attend conferences selling our companies product. I was so excited and ready for this new chapter in my life. Little did I know there was a new chapter beginning, just not the one I expected. 

The week before I started this job, my two high school friends and I decided to be spontaneous and take a girls trip to Disneyland for spring break. 

During our trip, pregnancy seemed to keep popping up in our conversations, and I vividly (as do they) remember saying that women have to know when they are pregnant, they have to feel different, it couldn't be that big of a surprise! Boy was I wrong! 

We started our drive home and I felt extremely nauseous, like nothing I had ever felt before. I kept telling myself that it was from the 6 hour drive and that it would pass. It never did.. I then began to panic as pregnancy took over my thoughts. 

Kody was away working for the week, so I was at home by myself. I decided to take a pregnancy test to clear my mind. ++++++ Yes, it took SIX pregnancy tests for me to finally believe I was pregnant!! 

I honestly did not know what to think. I had so many emotions rushing through my body all I could do was cry! I immediately called Kody sobbing and told him the news. He was beyond excited and rushed home.

When he arrived I showed him the tests and cried on his shoulder. Don't get me wrong I was happy and excited but scared and confused all at the same time. Here I had just received my dream job and was planning on working for a solid year, and then to suddenly find out I was expecting a child!? My mind was blown. 

After a good nights rest I started my job the next day. I was ready to take on the challenge of starting a new job, finishing school all while being pregnant.

I set up an ultrasound appointment that week to find out how far along I was. 

We found out that I was 7 weeks pregnant. After seeing her tiny little heart beat I became thrilled and overcome with pure happiness and excitement.

Looking back I have to laugh at my first reaction to finding out. Really, 6 pregnancy tests!? 

Kody and I have been so blessed to have this little angel enter our family. It's truly been an amazing journey and we can't imagine our lives without her!

 I traded what I thought was my dream to an actual dream, being a mom. I couldn't be happier! 

Outfit Details: 

Paisley Dress: Forever 21 (Similar)   Shoes: Nordstrom  Bracelet: TIFFANY & CO.

Shirt: Nordstrom Tie:  Nordstrom (Similar) Pants: Banana Republic