September 24, 2007 @ 09:34
 It was early January of 1982 that my wife Delyse complained about feeling like shit, especially in the morning. Oh Oh.
A couple of weeks before, on New Years Eve, part of our celebration was a love connection without protection.
Delyse decided that she better have a pregnancy test. But rather than do it at home she set it up with her doctor. She actually took a urine sample to the drug store. We wanted to make sure.
I came home from work the next afternoon, totally obsessed with what the result would be. I knew Delyse would probably phone for the result during her lunch hour, so I waited till after one o'clock. And then I waited till after two o'clock. I was afraid of the answer. When the clock struck three, I felt pretty good. Obviously, if she was pregnant, she would have phoned me and told me.
That had to be it. I decided to phone her and here it for myself. She wasn't pregnant.
She picked up the phone and sounded cheery. That was good. There's no way she's knocked up.
"So" I said
"So what?" she replied.
"What's the word?"
"I don't know" she said.
"You don't know?"
"I haven't called yet."
"You haven't called yet….. why?"
"I've been too busy?"
"Too busy?… Dol (that's her nickname) I've been sitting here all afternoon going nuts. I need to know what's going on."
"Well then you phone" she suggested.
"How can I call? They're not going to tell me!"
"They might and anyway I'm right in the middle of something and I need to concentrate so I'm not going to call until I can deal with the result."
"OK then." I said. "I'll call."
The lady at the drug store was bright and cheery. Like over the top.
"Hi, my name is Fred Patterson, and yesterday my wife brought in a urine sample for a pregnancy test. I was wondering if I could get the result."
"No problem Mr. Patterson, just give me a minute."
I thought what? She's actually going to give me the result even though it's not me who might be pregnant. At this point I wasn't sure whether I was happy about this.
When she came back on the phone she was even cheerier. "Mr. Patterson?"
"Yes"
"It's positive sir."
"What does that mean?" (this my sound like a stupid question, but to me, at that point, "positive" would mean Delyse wasn't pregnant.)
"It means your wife is going to have a baby."
I was stunned. This couldn't be true. I was going to be a father. Little Freddie Patterson from Scarborough who still thought of himself as a kid, it just couldn't be.
"Are you sure?" I said.
"Oh yea, these tests are 100 percent accurate."
"Thank you"
"You're welcome."
After she hung up, I took the receiver of the phone and pounded it into the carpet. You see, by the time I got the result I was on my knees.
I started to shake. I didn't know what to do. So I did what any spineless weasel would do. I phoned Delyse even though I knew she was busy and this would throw a wrench into her day.
I thought about waiting till she got home, but I couldn't. I phoned her.
Of course she started to cry and told me she'd be home right away. When she got home we just fell onto the couch and both continued to cry.
We were scared. And what do two grown adults do when they've just found out they're pregnant and they can't stop crying? They run to mommy.
We jumped in the car and drove to Milton. For some reason I actually knocked on the door. I never usually did.
My mom answered the door and all she saw was the two of us balling our eyes out. She looked terrified.
"What's wrong?" she said, expecting the worst.
"Delyse is pregnant." I said.
"What?"
"Delyse is pregnant."
"Well what the hell are you crying for you asshole, (you have to know my mother) you should be happy."
At this point I gushed with my concerns with responsibility and money being at the top of the list.
Junie sat us down and eased our fears. Yes, having a baby was scary but it would prove to be a wonderful thing and all the things we were worried about would mean nothing once the baby arrived and we fell in love with it.
And you know what. My mom was right.
On September 24, 1982 Melanie Nicole Patterson made the scene and she's done nothing but make us happy and proud for 25 wonderful years.
Happy Birthday Darlin'.
Category: Family | Short Stories
September 24, 2007 / 09:47
Freddie
THANKS
that story made my day !!!
Barks
September 24, 2007 / 10:41
Mel,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You are such a awesome person. Your mom, dad and Danny boy are lucky to have you. Have a great day
Robbie,Terri and the Megster
September 24, 2007 / 10:46
I read your story to-day with tears brimming in my eyes.
I can still see you and Doll
two cute young kids terrified
at the thought of having a
baby so soon.....but I promised you it would all turn
out great, you would be young
with your children and young
when they were grown up.....
we have had wonderful years
with all our grandchildren
chris,shane,delise,brookie,
cindy,mel and our danny.
So thank you all for not
wearing condoms at the right
time.
Now we have six greatgranddies, and they are
all so beautiful.
Love Dickie and Junie
Happy Birthday Mel....25 my
god I cant believe it, you
are only fifty five years
younger than me now.
September 24, 2007 / 11:17
I was a mistake? How irresponsible! Haha!
Thanks my precious Freddy Foo Foo. That was very sweet! And thanks Junie for talking them into keeping my unborn a**! Sheesh!
Just one thing though...
"love connection without protection." Ew.
Loving you! xoxo
September 24, 2007 / 11:48
I thought "love connection without protection" was rather catchy.
Anyway, will all the sad stories in the news, isn't it nice to read something like this once in awhile.
I sure think so. Thanks for sharing.
September 24, 2007 / 15:46
I'm pretty sure I would die of embarassment if my dad told a story like that about me. But I guess that just proves Mel is a better person than me .
Mel happy Birthday I hope you have many more.
James
September 24, 2007 / 17:28
Mellie is 25! Have a great one darlin! Luv Tracy,Dan, and the boys
September 25, 2007 / 07:42
Hey Freddie, you should post a picture (replica) of the expression on your face at the point of conception! Baby come on!
May 13, 2010 / 18:08
weyueirjlrozjlsdgohl, air purifiers, PPLbQvy.
May 13, 2010 / 18:31
uwucvgemvueheekgpttm, Buy valium with visa, GNxILfp.
May 13, 2010 / 18:55
djathuyqzuecmfnhwvcs, buy electronic cigarette, CWBEAUB.
May 13, 2010 / 20:09
bttiusecsygcnatpstat, ExtenZe, NOWSXgn.
May 13, 2010 / 20:10
bttiusecsygcnatpstat, ExtenZe, NOWSXgn.
May 13, 2010 / 20:29
uhmvsigrvswqptupwkcp, Buy Vicodin, lwABMbX.
May 13, 2010 / 20:50
zmtupexaufexbirkncuj, gps navigation, ttJNyFo.
May 13, 2010 / 22:06
fgnimuhfgeugsrggepwg, Electric Cigarette, LezxKNw.
May 13, 2010 / 23:16
qpjfmnvyetxqegcrqyjl, Ambien, PuWCMhQ.
May 14, 2010 / 01:04
cblbqkhldkanykfjbdma, Buy Acai Berry, AKGRNYI.
May 16, 2010 / 19:44
rmmeocpbpukjhtdrshed, wedding invitations, bbfaGHA.
May 16, 2010 / 21:10
brytuukukeorkeelwjbl, Vimax, WZoQBnC.
May 16, 2010 / 21:36
pzqmdzmdicuuzvlwaphn, VigRX, FaaQLue.
May 17, 2010 / 00:50
xbqbkzrndvhylmtitehi, area rugs, KSOCkEJ.
May 17, 2010 / 01:05
yottxcthmepavnsxmihs, Buy Propecia, HMeCvfI.
May 17, 2010 / 02:07
wcdmwblrdmfqlwaxnfam, X4Labs, nsvUdku.
May 17, 2010 / 02:44
llzzkcodzjpbwoazjnxn, Generic Propecia, gGnNVdT.
May 17, 2010 / 03:06
dmqtzwxcjuktviwozmjg, Generic Propecia, ggyBfWZ.
May 17, 2010 / 03:53
gddokvppgbmvbjdisfrx, Buy Vicodin, rZKXVnq.
May 17, 2010 / 04:49
fsuezrjjqwyvjvdxoani, replica watches, BPhizwW.
May 17, 2010 / 04:50
fsuezrjjqwyvjvdxoani, replica watches, BPhizwW.
May 17, 2010 / 04:50
fsuezrjjqwyvjvdxoani, replica watches, BPhizwW.
May 17, 2010 / 12:51
clfxhzzvprackavsvrcr, fun games, dlIFlBK.
May 17, 2010 / 18:05
uipxazajoaaqzpjlerug, Dedicated server usa, DTPQSUl.
May 17, 2010 / 19:07
sdqywenllqucppqvdfsc, Generic Propecia, NcGcDns.
May 17, 2010 / 19:07
sdqywenllqucppqvdfsc, Generic Propecia, NcGcDns.
May 17, 2010 / 21:56
sioqjnjudmeefemdkynj, Hotel Reviews, LKQXdgM.
May 17, 2010 / 22:48
namxgyfcqrxzkhjrpegk, Web Hosting, yogkcRb.
May 17, 2010 / 23:54
kcuxfyaegpdxrvoscpwj, Mens Watches, yvZwdEb.
May 18, 2010 / 01:54
crhyZluH
May 18, 2010 / 04:48
ftihyiuefywlcckfrxan, Penis Enlargement, sHedpWV.
May 18, 2010 / 06:48
pmoduoygtwnxrdjcoime, Cheap airline tickets to prague hotels, RMcitKx.
May 18, 2010 / 07:55
ibqcyssmfklnknlaqylj, Free online games, cGmnUYP.
May 18, 2010 / 08:49
sxhmeyrcteoxshgvnfro, Life Insurance, vLlvzRE.
May 18, 2010 / 23:37
satzsnchisyvtyuesrcj, Women's Shows, RKFHpBb.
May 19, 2010 / 02:45
zhjdybewnedistrkpqrh, Buy Vicodin, EhOhJQI.
May 21, 2010 / 11:20
gxdmtsbktbxyszanwieg, Propecia, wxGkobt.
May 21, 2010 / 12:03
exegchnujoecqapylxks, Buy Ambien, yzKcNTq.
May 21, 2010 / 12:03
exegchnujoecqapylxks, Buy Ambien, yzKcNTq.
May 21, 2010 / 12:07
rjnrdhcpomuoqoetovpo, VigRX, Petmndy.
May 21, 2010 / 13:17
hlrxxnryiipfnwpmgbco, Dating, qKhRAkd.
May 21, 2010 / 15:12
cfkwxgrbgoqfyowymncj, Free Music Downloads, ZTRlXPw.
May 21, 2010 / 15:24
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 15:42
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 16:17
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 16:50
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 16:56
zjzldimsusvufropqvhx, Water Filter Systems, gNtaJFN.
May 21, 2010 / 17:07
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 17:37
fvfxgxhefzrxptoewnqm, Government Grants, jxtychN.
May 21, 2010 / 17:41
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 17:57
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 18:44
yxdmszwukzgghbkgmwpc, Pets, IexZtOH.
May 21, 2010 / 18:51
Hello!
May 21, 2010 / 21:16
qnnfocraqvnayfokborn, Paris Hotels, lgQXoqp.
May 21, 2010 / 23:14
uxuvmkcsbmhpmqgilufk, Colon Cleanse, drhMSKE.
May 22, 2010 / 01:20
ruautmhyrrzmpzxmtlun, Digital Cameras, bXKhcVK.
May 22, 2010 / 02:14
tfgdhwznugjveywzkxrz, Buy Valium, bpqyqns.
May 22, 2010 / 02:50
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 03:39
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 04:26
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 04:44
drubtcrgzkjgxdkmhgir, Buy Propecia, TdchHyW.
May 22, 2010 / 05:44
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 06:31
hdmgizvwnjcaygbftffo, HGH, TMVwnfc.
May 22, 2010 / 06:37
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 07:35
uvuhknknsczhxdwexfqt, Penis Enlargement, vOlBONu.
May 22, 2010 / 08:26
ymglgsmjlxmehasxpngn, Home Security, OxmnbuB.
May 22, 2010 / 08:33
gflvfqfvitzswddzlpxk, E-Cig, cVUQdwk.
May 22, 2010 / 08:33
gflvfqfvitzswddzlpxk, E-Cig, cVUQdwk.
May 22, 2010 / 14:15
yipymuwssmygjlznyiki, Teeth Whitener, skDtPjn.
May 22, 2010 / 14:51
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 15:07
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 15:24
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 15:40
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 16:30
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 17:21
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 17:52
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 18:45
Hello!
May 22, 2010 / 19:53
ykxfgqmyuelceezersqu, cheap flights to india, IOzyVKj.
May 22, 2010 / 21:30
tyvxpvmgetxipjbbpqmw, Generic Propecia, nmXvjTq.
May 22, 2010 / 21:30
tyvxpvmgetxipjbbpqmw, Generic Propecia, nmXvjTq.
May 22, 2010 / 21:31
tyvxpvmgetxipjbbpqmw, Generic Propecia, nmXvjTq.
May 22, 2010 / 22:24
bjkqatwbimvjdxpflpic, Life insurance cash value, EIGuUeH.
May 23, 2010 / 01:03
ignkpzouujtdaqeyhnul, Male Celebs, ZfNTLui.
May 23, 2010 / 03:00
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 03:17
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 03:35
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 04:08
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 04:25
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 04:58
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 05:27
ktvjrhwuawbhiratgchv, Home Security, OcrYUOZ.
May 23, 2010 / 05:27
ktvjrhwuawbhiratgchv, Home Security, OcrYUOZ.
May 23, 2010 / 05:28
ktvjrhwuawbhiratgchv, Home Security, OcrYUOZ.
May 23, 2010 / 14:34
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 14:52
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 15:08
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 15:25
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 15:42
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 15:59
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 16:33
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 16:50
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 17:22
Hello!
May 23, 2010 / 17:53
Hello!
May 24, 2010 / 02:44
Hello!
May 24, 2010 / 03:58
Hello!
May 24, 2010 / 15:33
Hello!
May 24, 2010 / 16:09
Hello!
May 24, 2010 / 18:43
Hello!
May 25, 2010 / 08:11
tyeqnaummcqddslqzwnx, Tetris frineds, nItSvZq.
|
Site Feed
Recent Posts, Recent Comments & Categories
