I had another doctors appointment today. I always look forward to my appointments, because its just another reassurance that everything is ok. My worst fear is that there will be something wrong, and I can't imagine how I would handle it. So today, they took me back, and got out the machine to hear the heartbeat. Brooke (the medical assistant who I love!) moved it all around, and no heartbeat. I didn't get nervous, because I know its still early, but at this point we should be able to hear the heartbeat. After a few minutes of her moving it all around there was still no heartbeat. So naturally Brooke says, "Don't worry, sometimes this happens." Yeah right don't worry!! Of course I was terrified! Brooke told me to stay where I was and she would go see if the ultrasound room was open so we could try to see the baby's heartbeat. As soon as she left the room, I looked at Chris, and he knew I was about to cry. I kept telling myself,"Don't cry, don't cry, its ok..." Brooke came back and told me to come into the ultrasound room. We hurried over there, and my doctor came right in before she had even closed the door. He flipped on the machine, and gooped up my stomach. I took a deep breath, and looked at the screen. What did I see? A sweet little baby moving like crazy!! We were able to see the heart beating just fine, and boy does that kid move! "It" kept moving its head and arms. We saw its perfect little round head, its back and arms and legs. It had its hands up by its face, and every time the doctor would push, the baby would go crazy! It was a huge relief! My doctor said that the placenta is actually sitting in front of the baby, so the heartbeat machine couldn't pick up the heartbeat. After seeing the baby move and see the heartbeat, I was so relieved. We left the office, and I felt so much peace. I can't wait to see this sweet baby, and after seeing how much it moved today, I have a feeling that its an active little thing. I'm in trouble. We will find out what it is next month, so I will update when I find out! Its times like this when I am so grateful that Chris was able to go to the appointment with me. I honestly would not have been as calm as I was without him. Thanks babe for taking the time to go with me. It means more than you know!
5 weeks ago
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What a relief! Thank goodness for ultrasounds.
Oh my gosh. I am so glad that everything was fine. It is such a scary thing. These little ones are so sensitive and precious. I was in your position once when I found out it was an empty sac with no baby. It was terrible! I am glad your baby is good and active. I feel like this baby has been more active than my first as well. We're in for it!
How sweet you got to see the baby! I can't wait for you to find out what it is.... I'm going to say it is a boy. We had the same problem with Brooklyn on the whole heartbeat thing..... it was hard at every appointment to hear her heart, and I got nervous every time. But.... here she is alive and healthy!!
That is awesome you were able to go into the ultrasound room {despite that little frightening moment}. How cool that it is moving and it's healthy. That is so awesome!! You are such a cute Mom. I love watching you with Madison. Love ya tons!!
Thank goodness! I'm so happy everything is going all right for you! What a little miracle for you!
P.S. Did you hear that I'm pregnant too?! We're so excited too! I couldn't keep it a secret as long as you - we're only 9 weeks along. But, hooray!
Scary stuff. It's awful to not find a heartbeat. I'm so glad that it ended so well and that you got an extra peek at the baby.
I am glad you got to see it- I was thinking you were going to say you saw two babies! Hee hee.
Hey Linds!! This is Cassie from the credit union, Tyler's wife. I found your blog and wanted to congratulate you on expecting. That is so exciting!! I am so jealous.
I would probably be freaking out too if they couldn't find a heart beat. I think about that stuff all the time even though I am not pregnant.
Anyways, Congrats!! That is awesome!!
Whoo! I am so glad they took you right in to see the baby on ultrasound, I'm so happy everything was okay! I can't wait to see what you guys are having! :)
I am sitting here tearing up just at your experience... I am so glad everything is ok! love ya
I know exactly how you feel, that's how it was at alomost all of my appointments with Lexi. I'm so glad everything is ok. I can't wait to find out if Madison is having a Lexi, or a brother! Congrats again you guys. I am so excited for you.
What a scare. I am so glad you were able to get an ultrasound and that Chris was with you!
How have you been feeling?
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