Becky finds out she is pregnant at 20 years old and documents her pregnancy journey and Andrew's early years in a multigenre story for him. It includes scenes of her discovering the pregnancy, telling her mother, doctor's appointments, Andrew's birth, and passages from his baby book marking milestones from ages 1 to 10. Becky expresses her love for Andrew and pride in watching him grow up.

1. MY MULTIGENRE STORY
DEDICATED TO MY FIRST BORN, ANDREW NICHOLAS
Becky Bossert

2.  It was November 15, 2001 when I woke up feeling very queasy; I rushed to the bathroom and made it just in time. It
was flu season so I assumed I was experiencing flu like symptoms. I made my way downstairs to get a drink only to come
face to face with my mom. “Are you feeling alright honey?” she asked. “No” I mumbled, “I think I have the flu”. “Oh
dear” my mom said softly, “I will run to the store and get you some ginger ale and crackers”. With that she sent me up to bed
to rest.
 A few days had passed and I was still experiencing flu like symptoms. The problem with my theory is that the flu like
symptoms were only happening in the early morning. As the days passed I began to hide my morning trip to the bathroom
and assured my mom I was feeling better, but I knew better. I got dressed and headed out to the store and bought myself a
pregnancy test.
 “Oh my God” I screamed as I sat in my parents bathroom staring at my trembling hands. I am pregnant- I could not
believe it. I was just 20 years old and living at home with my parents. I had only been dating Jason for a short period of time.
Yes, we were friends for a lot longer but what will he think? What will everyone think? I am too young. Can I do this? Sure I
was great with kids but I had envisioned myself having children when I was older and married. The bathroom suddenly
seemed smaller. I did not know if I should be happy or scared or what.
 There was a knock at the bathroom door and I knew it must be my mom. Do I tell her? What will she say? What will she
think? I thought to myself. “What is the matter?” she asked. I could not speak. “Becky, what is wrong?” she asked this time
with concern in her voice. I opened the door to let her in. She walked in and looked at me, then looked at my hands and saw
the pregnancy test. “Becky, are you?” I began to cry and my mom held me for what seemed like an eternity. I gathered myself
long enough to show her and she began to cry as well. "Everything will be ok" my mom said.

3. A month after finding out I was pregnant my mom and I sat impatiently
at the doctor’s office waiting for my first appointment. There was
lullaby music flowing through the small pink office with pictures of
newborns adorned on the walls. I was so nervous and extremely excited
when I heard my name called.
The receptionist, a short, dark haired lady called me back to see the
doctor. She led my mom and I back to one of the five doors that lined
the walls behind the receptionist desk. We sat for a few minutes looking
around at all the things in the room. There was a computer, a few odd
looking contraptions that kind of scared me, and pictures of the female
body all around us.
We heard a knock at the door and the doctor entered. He was older, tall
and spoke with a German accent. His friendliness put me at ease
immediately. He asked some routine questions before letting me know
he was going to do a sonogram.
Once the sonogram device was in place the doctor pointed to the
monitor "There, right there. That is your baby". At that moment I fell
in love and looked to my mom who was crying, "Everything will be ok"
I said.

4. Dear Andrew Nicholas, July 22, 2002
Today is your due date and you are not here. I am anxious to see you, hold you,
kiss you, and be your mommy. I have our bags packed and ready. Everyone is
so excited to meet you. You will be my mom’s first grandchild and my Nanie’s
first great grandchild. You will be the first baby in the family in about 8 years!
I wanted to tell you a little about your name. My Poppie (your great grandfather)
was diagnosed with cancer around the time I found out I was pregnant with you.
We knew he would not be with us much longer and before he passed away I was
able to surprise him with a bib I had made for you. On that bib it said Andrew,
which was his name. He was still well enough that he was very excited to know
that you would carry on his name. I can’t wait to hold my Andrew Nicholas, I
know you will make him proud and carry his name with pride.
P.S. Please come soon!! Until we meet…XOXOXOXO
Your mommy

5. Passage from Andrew’s Baby Book:
Labor and Delivery Day July 29, 2002
7:58 am - The big day is here! I am being induced today and will FINALLY get to hold my baby boy! I am
extremely nervous about giving birth but know it will all be worth it in the end!
12:30 pm - Well I was just induced, so far so good. We have a lot of love surrounding us, your daddy, Nana,
Nanie, Aunt Tracy, and Aunt Julie are all here waiting to meet my little man!
4:00 pm – WOW these contractions hurt! I am hoping that I can have an epidural soon to relieve some of the
pain. Everyone says that the pain of labor goes away as soon as I see you but all I can say is OUCH!!!
10:30 pm- OK, you can come at any time now…boy are you stubborn! You are a week late and this labor stuff,
well…it will be worth it, it will be worth it…
11:30 pm – This is your Nana writing this, your mommy is about ready to have you. The doctor said she can
start pushing…I am so excited!!! ~<3 Nana <3 (I love the sound of that name)
2:36 am – WELCOME TO THE WORLD ANDREW NICHOLAS!! July 30, 2002-2:36 am, A beautiful 8lbs
14oz and 22 ½”. The doctor said you are the longest baby that he has ever delivered! You are going to be tall
like your mommy and daddy!!! <3 Nana
8:00 am – Well I did it, you are here and as beautiful as can be! I love you more than I thought I could ever love
and everyone was right – labor and delivery pain was nothing once I saw you and held you for the first time. I
love you to the moon and back baby boy! XOXOXOXO mommy

6. ANDREW NICHOLAS
You are here!! Born on July 30, 2002
at 2:36 am 8 lbs 14oz and 22 ½”! My
big boy!!
Here Nanie (your great Nanie) gets to
take a peak at you. We love you so
much already!

7. HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!
Today we are celebrated your 1st birthday
with lots of family and friends! I can’t
believe how quickly your first year with
me flew by. You crawled and walked all
over my heart this year. We have made
many memories that I will cherish
forever. We had a Winnie the Pooh
themed party, as Pooh and Tigger were
your favorite!

8. HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY!!
Another year has come and gone and
my baby is now 2! You have grown so
much during the last year it has blown
my mind! You ran everywhere and
were into everything this year!
Terrible twos in full swing, but I still
love you! You also became a big
brother this year to your little sister.

9. HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY!!
Thomas the Train has consumed up
your days leading up to your 3rd
birthday. In fact anything that is train
related is your new favorite thing.
Ten days before your birthday you
became a big brother for the 2nd time.
You now have a little brother and
sister!

10. HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY!!
Riding bikes and rollerblades and scaring
your mom is what your days are all
about. You learned to ride a bike this
past year without training wheels-proud
mama here! You are a daredevil with a
huge heart. You will be starting pre-
school in the fall and I am not sure how
I am feeling about it because my days are
consumed with you!

11. HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY!!
This year we celebrated 5 awesome
years with you! We made a big change
this year as we moved to NC! We got
to celebrate your birthday a little early
with family visiting for the 4th of July!
In a couple of months you will be off
to kindergarten. I am so proud of
you!!

12. HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY!
Kindergarten –check! What a great first
year in school you had. You had
improved in all subjects and the teacher
noted you were really excelling in Math
and Science (my little genius). I hope
you keep up the hard work! You also
became a big brother for the third time!
They love you so very much and admire
you. I love the bond you all have.

13. HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY!
This year you will begin 2nd grade.
You had an amazing basketball season
this year and played soccer again this
past spring. I think soccer is going to
be your sport of choice as you are
awesome at it. I am so very proud of
all your hard work in school. You
make me proud to be your mother.

14. HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY!!
Here you are celebrating your 8th
birthday (while Braeden his 5th!) This
birthday was extra special for you
because you had 5 friends over night.
3rd grade starts soon and I am excited
to see all the things you will learn this
year. Your favorite thing you learned
in school this year was cursive. You
have really developed that skill.

15. HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY!!
I am so proud of the little man you are
becoming. You have impressed me by
leaps and bounds. In May when the
bordering states were hit hard by the
tornado you organized a blood drive
through church and cub scouts. You are
always thinking of others, one of many
things I love about you. You also made
the “A” honor roll at school this past
year!

16. HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY!!
Here we celebrated 10 amazing years with
you! You have brought so much joy to our
lives and we can not wait for
many, many, many, more birthdays with you.
Here you are being your goofy self letting
the true you shine through!
This year you will be a 5th grader! In 4th
grade we learned that your math skills are at
an 8th grade level. Boy my baby boy has
grown! I love you so very much Andrew
Nicholas!

17. A MOTHER
The day you were born
my life began.
I will never be complete
without your hand.
You have given me
a reason to be.
Life will never be the same
this is the new me.
You have filled my heart
with so much love.
I know unconditional love
because of my gift from above.

18. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My name is Becky Bossert and I am
31 years old. I am a mother of 4 and
married to Jason. I am an
Elementary Education major at
UNCC and will graduate in May
2013.
I dedicate this to my baby boy
Andrew Nicholas, my love, my life!