This morning my husband and I got up early, got ready, and left the house to pick up my mother-in-law. They were excited, but I was terribly nervous. Seemed the closer we got to Durham, the more nervous I got. I've just been through so much already that the more positive I am and the more excited I get, the more I get let down when something happens. I just wanted to prepare myself for what I know, from experience, could happen.
When we arrived at the reproductive endocrinologist's (RE's) office, I signed in and we took a seat in the waiting room. We've never had to wait more than a few minutes, and this morning was no different. They called my name and showed us into the ultrasound room. They told me to get ready (you know what I mean) and that the RE would be in. So, I got "ready," wrapped in a sheet and sat on the table.
I was expecting an ultrasound tech to come in, but to my surprise, Dr S came in with another RE along with a nurse and 2 medical assistants. Dr S was teaching the female RE fellow the ultrasound, or so it seemed. He guided her through different positions to get various angles and such. Anyway, they were both excellent! He was so very thorough, showing us absolutely everything. He pointed out the amniotic sac, the yolk sac (which he explained provided the baby the nutrients until the placenta is fully developed), the heartbeat, the baby, and even my fibroid and ovaries. He measured everything and gave reference sizes so we could put it into perspective. The baby had no discernible "parts" yet, but the heartbeat sounded so perfect and looked like a tiny strobe light flashing in perfect rhythm. I'll be honest. I cried. Hard. For a while. One of the medical assistants brought me some tissues and my mother-in-law even cried! My husband just grinned :) Baby right now is 6 weeks and 5 days, has a heartbeat of 145 beats per minute, and is about the size of a pea. He or she is due on January 27, 2012. Oh, and Dr S said that my fibroid (which is the size of my fist) is in the lower left side of my uterus, but baby is in the upper right side, so he doesn't expect any problems related to the fibroid. He further said that most problems and miscarriage occur before this point and that I've graduated from their office. He said he feels very confident that he can turn me back over to my OB's office.
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| Baby at 6 wks 5 days (6-08-11) |
We were all so excited when we left Durham that we couldn't help it. We went and started browsing baby items at Baby's R Us!!! LOL My mother-in-law also stopped at a local specialty shop she frequents and bought baby it's first outfit. It's cleverly packaged in the shape of a lollipop and is on a stick! So cute.
I know that we have surpassed my previous two pregnancies, which does make me feel good. But I'm also not crazy enough to think that nothing could happen. I'm going to continue to be cautious, but optimistically so. I just pray that this baby keeps growing strong and healthy and continues to stick.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers. And if you think about it and have an extra second, pray too for all of the other women out there who are struggling just as we have. Thank you and God Bless.
So excited for you!
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