8 Week Ultrasound!
Today I had my last follow-up with my RE. I still get nervous before every ultrasound, but I think with every good one I get a tiny bit better. I honestly just kind of have to turn my brain off for the few hours before the ultrasound and just go in like everything is okay.
Of course soon as she started the ultrasound I could tell it was there, and much bigger! It’s so funny to see it taking up so much of my uterus now! Soon the heartbeat came into view, and it just looked so much… bigger, stronger. The blob now has little arm and leg buds, and a huge head. I said, “It’s a Gummi Bear!”
Heartbeat measured 171 bpm, which has gone up just like it should. CRL measures 8w1d, exactly one day ahead, just like last time.
And then she flipped a switch and said, “It’s a little early to try this, but…” and there it was, the heartbeat out loud through the speakers! Baby was facing us straight on, heart right out front, so she thought it would work, even early. What a gorgeous sound! I asked her for a printout of the screen too. It helps to replace old memories with new ones… to see a jagged heartbeat on the line.
(Head is bottom right…. butt and leg buds top left, arm buds in the middle.)
I’m now released to my OB. My intake appointment is scheduled for next Wednesday.
so is “gummi bear” THE nickname?
For now… I think it is. :)
how aweome! Already 8 weeks, that is great!
I like gummi bear!!
Gummi Bear is a nice name, I think meets all your requirements you mentioned…
I am so glad you got to hear the heartbeat!
Woo hoo! I’ve decided to start trying again…. x
Such a cute gummi bear, congratulations!! So pleased everything is growing as it should!! x
Miracles!! I love them! What a sweet sweet gummi bear!
I love it! Whoohoo!
Congrats and I’m so happy for you guys.
Yay!!!! Reading you daily and sending warm thoughts your way.
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Yippee!!!!
What a beautiful baby! So, will you have an u/s every 2 weeks to a month for the duration, just for reassurance that everything is a-okay?
Crystal – I have no idea what my OB has planned. I guess I’ll see what his thoughts are next week. :)
What a beautiful picture Nat. (and I was just eating gummi bears today haha)
*big hug*
Wonderful! :-)
What a beautiful picture of your little gummi bear. I’ve been reading your blog for quite some time and I wish nothing but happiness for you and your family.
How wonderful and beautiful! :)
YAY!! That looks like a PINK gummy bear to me! :-)
Congrats Natalie…what a beautiful sight!!!!
amazing, amazing, amazing!!! i have tears of joy in my eyes for you <33
YAY!!!!!! I like the name Gummi Bear :)
Looking great! And the nickname is cute :o)