The Baby has a Heartbeat
The most beautiful sight in the world.
My hands were clammy. Even though I kept reminding myself how sick I feel, how good I feel, how the spotting has stopped… even still, I still worry. I don’t think the worry will ever end.
The nurse and ultrasound tech came in and started the scan and there was the little blob inside the sac. I held my breath for a moment as she scanned slowly through it, and there… there. Movement. A tiny little swoosh-swoosh as the heart beat. 128 beats per minute.
The baby measures at about a day ahead, which means they put for my due date May 24th. So all my medical records will be off by a day again – I think it’s my lot in life.
My next ultrasound will be next Tuesday.
They asked who my OB was and I hedged. I mentioned that I had thought about asking if Dr. W. was taking new patients. I had met him years ago, back when I was searching for an GYN in the area, and really liked him. When I was pregnant with Devin he wasn’t doing OB patients, no deliveries. He ended up leaving the practice and ended up at the OB group at the hospital…. the group that shares the office with my RE clinic. So I’ve been mulling it over. Well the nurse thought this was a fantastic idea and went running off to get me in. She said they do have to limit how many patients they take on, but that they “have an in.” My intake with the nurse is scheduled for Oct 21.
I’m just… in awe. A week and a half ago there was nothing but a yolk sac there. Now there’s this baby – a little living being with a heartbeat, growing inside me. I don’t think I’ll ever get over that. How strange and wonderful and absolutely amazing. I just want to cry tears of joy, of gratitude.
There’s a BABY in there!
Sheesh Nat, you have me bawling my eyes out here. For joy haha! That is the MOST wonderful sight I’ve seen all year. I’m completely over the moon for you two.
Great thing to hear about the doc btw.
And ha – I bet you are going to give birth smack dab on my wedding anniversary (30th of may :D)
“absolutely amazing”…YES!!!!!
Yay!!!!
Yay! So so happy for you!
I have been checking back several times today waiting on the good news I so had a feeling was coming….a beautiful heartbeat! I’m so excited for you guys! May your anxiety grow a bit less with each passing day and allow you to enjoy the miracle growing inside of you.
You have a little overachiver in there measuring a day ahead :)
Grow sweet baby you have a wonderful mama waiting to welcome you.
The best news all damn week.
YES!!! This is wonderful news! So happy to hear that there is a heartbeat! You two are so deserving of this.
Oh that is great!!!
Woohoo!!!
OMG! I am so happy for you! All the best! :)
FANTASTIC!!!! So happy for you. :)
WOOOO-HOOOOOO!!!!! I have been checking all day to see how it went, and I am so happy for you :)
So happy for you!!! That’s just wonderful news!
YAY! I’m nearly in tears. I’m so stinking excited for you! I never got over the ultrasound nervousness. When I was having BPPs with Patrick, I would go from a great NST, and feel him moving as I walked into the room, but my heart would still race as I got on the table and my belly got goobered.
So you’re not alone in that.
But it’s SO GREAT when you have a good ultrasound! I think having bad ones ruins the excitement of the anticipation of them, but it definitely makes the good ones feel that much better.
I’m Brittanie’s sister and she’s been updating me on your. I’m so happy for you that there’s a heart beat! Many prayers go out to you for sticky healthy bean!
Wonderful news!! So happy for you!
YAAAAAYYYYY!!!! I’ve been following you for some time and am sooooo happy for you! Your in my prayers always!
That’s fantastic!!! I’m so happy for you, and so glad that one more milestone has been reached in your pregnancy.
Absolutely the most beautiful sight in the world!!!! :-D
girl this so made my month – hell YEAR. There are no 2 people MORE deserving than you 2. Hugs you tight and hard.
It is indeed awesome. :D
I’m in tears here…i am so happy for you…and your little baby looks fantastic…very cute may i add…
Teeny weeny gummy bear! So beautiful, Nat! In tears!
I am very happy for you!
Your baby gives me hope! :D
Congratulations!
So beautiful!! I am so happy for you guys!
Congratulations! I am so, so happy for you.
I read your friend Kel’s blog, as our sons are going through a similar journey. She has talked so much about you, and I started following your journey. I am just so thrilled for you, and your husband.
Praying for you and that little baby!
I had much the same feelings on Friday when I had my scan (we now share an EDD :)) Total amazement that in a month these amazing little things have gone from a single cell to a being with a heartbeat!
Congratulations! I’m wishing you all the best. :)
Hooray!
After a long day, this news has made me smile and satisfied. All is right with the world. Hooray!
I’m so happy for you Nat!
I’ve just breathed a huge sigh of relief. So thrilled to read your good news. Congratulations!!!!! Some of my faith in the universe is now restored.
Marvelous! I’m *thrilled* for you. :)
SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! Enjoy and savor each and every moment!!!! You deserve the very best! Very happy for you and your DH!
I have been waiting all week (last week) for today to hear about how it went. I am so happy for you! I am sure it was a sight for sore eyes!!! I cant wait to hear more! Congratulations! Im always rooting for you – you deserve it!
omg…tears of joy…congrats
yay! a baby!
CONGRATS!!! yayayayayay for the heartbeat :)
This is great! Congrats on the heartbeat!
So, so, so happy for you ! Just beyond pleased , :)
YAY! Good news on the heartbeat and the doctor! Oh, I do hope you’re on time because the 24th of May is my birthday and it’s the best day to be born ;o)
Awwww *tears up*
Hello baby!
That is just so wonderful, Natalie. I am so relieved and happy for you.
With love.
YAY!!!! So happy for you. NOW IT’S TIME FOR A NICKNAME!!! What’s it gonna be??
So wonderful!! Grow and thrive, little peanut!
Kristina – We are still arguing over that. at this rate by the time we agree on a nickname the kid will have a real name!
Woohoo!! I’m so happy for you :) Glad that you are getting in with the OB of your choice and I hope you can breathe easier – at least for a little while. Congrats!
I am so happy for you! Woo Hooooooo!
I’m in tears! I’m so, so, SO happy for you and Den, and hoping it’s my turn next! <3 <3
Congrats!!! What a beautiful little bean
So happy for you