11 Weeks

I had my first doctor's appointment today. I have been very excited and nervous about this. After my miscarriage in January, I couldn't help but fear that I will lose this baby, too. All I wanted from this visit was to hear a heartbeat. A heartbeat would let me know that there really is a living, growing baby there. I was a bit terrified though that we wouldn't hear one.

Joe and Sophie went with me to my appointment. The doctor came in and went over the results of the blood work I had done last month (everything is normal). Then he discussed the plan for my pregnancy: ultrasound around 20 weeks, growth scan(s) and a fetal echo in 3rd trimester (due to Sophie being IUGR and her heart issues), possible NSTs toward the end of my pregnancy, and a c-section at 39 weeks. Pretty much what I was expecting. Next he did a pelvic exam. That was fine, but Sophie was NOT happy about what he was doing to me. She cried and called for me. She was equally displeased when when he used the Doppler to find the baby's heartbeat. I could barely hear because she was crying so hard. I asked Joe to stand up with her, which helped calm her down enough so we could listen to the sweet little gallop that was coming from the machine. There was a nice, strong heartbeat (in the 160s)! My baby is doing just fine!

I am so happy! This baby is going to be okay. I just know it. I am so glad that Joe and Sophie were there with me, too. It was definitely an important experience for our whole family.


I saw someone do this on another blog, so I thought I would do the same each week:

How far along? 11 Weeks
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep: I am still pretty tired, but for the past week or so I haven't needed to take a nap everyday like before.
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat!
Have you told family and friends: I've only told two people, my sister and my friend, Naomi. The only reason I told them was because they asked. I won't deny my baby to those who ask, even though I'm not ready to tell just yet.
Miss Anything? Wine
Movement: I could have sworn I felt something while I was soaking in the tub today, but I know it is too early for that.
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: Taco Bell
Any pregnancy complications?: No
Have you started to show yet: I look like I am gaining weight, but in a chubby way, not a baby way
Gender prediction: Girl
Looking forward to: My ultrasound next week and finally telling people that I am pregnant