(I find this fascinating since with my other three pregnancies, I didn't get one until I was 18 weeks along. ALSO, I got an internal exam this time immediately after peeing in the cup--in the past, I peed, then left, then called to get my results, then came in for an appointment within the next 2-3 weeks.)
I've been pretty anxious about this ultrasound, but all turned out well. I saw the Baby Blob on the screen almost immediately, and before I could pick out heads or tails, the technician pointed out the heartbeat. I breathed a deep sigh of relief and then enjoyed the view. Good, strong heartbeat--about 162 bpm. The technician estimated Blob to be about 8 weeks along. This surprised me since according my calculations I'm about 7 weeks. She detected some implantation bleeding, but she reassured me that it's normal (I haven't spotted at all, thank goodness, or I really would have been a big mess of nerves going into this appointment today). Everything is cooking well so far.
I did clarify my LMP with the office. After much thinking and brooding, I think I can pinpoint my LMP to actually be around June 10 (I have a memory of my visit from Aunt Flo starting right when I was cleaning the house preparing for a visit from my mother that night.) With all that, they gave me a due date later than I expected--about March 20.
I also had my "nurse talk" and had to go get a million vials of blood drawn. Now that's all done, I just have to wait two more weeks until my next appointment on August 15.
The kids still do not know yet, and only a couple of friends know. I will have to tell more folks (and sooner than I'd wish!) as plans are getting made for GS and the like, and I know my co-leaders are going to need (and will appreciate!) the heads-up.
Anyway, I don't know how much the kids--or at least M--are already picking up. Mom has spent a lot of time the last couple of weeks taking naps on the couch (oh! so tired!). And M keeps asking, "Are you OK?" "Just tired, sweetie." I am surprised no one has said anything about all these doctor's appointments Mom's been having all of a sudden.
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I have to say that I am very excited for you. I might have squealed and shared the news with my husband the minute I found out!
I'm sure this will be a big change, but I know that it will work out perfectly for your family. I can't wait to hear what your kids think of the news. I'm sure they'll be excited, and they are old enough to be very helpful with the new baby too!
Hang in there. Praying you feel great too!
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