Since I last posted, I went for a check-up at 6 weeks 2 days pregnant. The first thing they did was send me straight to the ultrasound room. It was there that I waited for what seemed like an eternity for the tech and the doctor to come in. In those moments, I prayed and prayed that we would hear baby's heartbeat....at 6 weeks it still isn't a given we would hear it, but I wanted to so bad.
Finally everyone entered the room at once (even my hubby who was running late!). And there was our little peanut on the screen for all to see, but I didn't hear anything, so naturally I started to silently worry. But then she turned the speakers up....and I heard the most beautiful sound I've ever heard. A steady "lub-dub" coming in at 120bpm. And if you know anything about me, you know I am a HIGHLY emotional person...so needless to say, I let out the loudest, most obnoxious, cry. I must have sounded like a 3 year old.
Not that this means we're "out of the woods" yet, but it sure was reassuring.
We also told my husband's family while on vacation, which was so special.
While we were all together in the kitchen, Will snuck and took a video as I handed them a card and said, "We just wanted to say thank you for taking us on vacation." (So they wouldn't expect anything!)
Inside of the card was this picture...
Everyone hugged and cried, and it was such a wonderful moment.
Next week is my 10 week checkup, and a few days after that we will be telling my dad and step-mom (we've been waiting for them to come into town!)
Grow strong my little [green] olive! (That's how big you are now!)
I love you!
Mommy
