One Year Ago Today

One year ago today started like any other
I woke up, brushed my teeth and got dressed
We were married 3 years prior
And I was trying to look my best.

I bought a pregnancy test to humor my husband
Who thought it might be true
"It will be negative", I thought to myself.
I just knew.

So, I spent the twenty dollars
And came home in a huff
I peed on the stick and left the room
"There," I thought, "I'll call your bluff."

I returned a few minutes later
And couldn't believe my eyes
What? Could it possibly be?
TWO pink lines?

I started crying and called my sister
"You aren't going to believe this", I said.
"I took a test and I'm pregnant"
Holy crap! We have 2 babies ahead?

For my sister was pregnant also
She found out 3 weeks before
We laughed and joked about it
My mom would have 2 grandbabies to adore!

After a short ten days
I was in the emergency room
Waiting to hear the news
I knew it was over. My husband said, "Don't assume"

"Your pregnancy is ectopic"
The doctor said with concern
"You will not have the baby
"For which you so badly yearn"

It's been a long road
The last 365 days
We continue on our journey for a baby
While the doctors continue to amaze

We still have lots of options
And for that, I feel blessed
We will have a baby one day
We will stay true to our quest

They say things happen for a reason
And sometimes all we can do is pray
I will never forget what could've been
One year ago today.