Five years ago today, I woke up like any other morning. Happily pregnant, ready to start the day. I was actually feeling pretty good. My hyperemesis was finally going away.

I did my morning routine, grabbed some DVD’s and started to head out the door. I remember that day so well. I was wearing my One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish short overalls & a maroon tank top. I walked down the street and passed our church. When I got to the corner, I was waiting on traffic to clear so I could cross the street. My pastor pulled up beside me. I gave him a smile and went on my way.

I walked up a few more blocks and dropped the DVD’s in the return slot at Blockbuster, turned around and started to head back home. On my way back I stopped at a convenience store and bought a 32 ounce Dr Pepper. All that walking made me thirsty. I stood at the counter, rubbing my belly while waiting in line.

I walked back home and the rest of the day was like usual. I chatted online, made dinner for DH when he got home. My baby moved a little but by the end of the day she was very quiet. I got a little worried but figured everything was fine. I went to bed that night, not knowing how different my life would be the next day.