Well....

[DML100607]

I had my appointments today. First one was with the midwife to hear the heartbeat and the second was for the ultrasound for the NT screening.

Unfortunately, We were not able to pick up the heartbeat with the doppler :-(  Though, my heartbeat was coming through loud and clear!  The midwife thought mine might even be drowning out the babys!  I didn't panic and flip out too much that they weren't able to pick it up only because she did tell me ahead of time that often times when you have a tilted uterus, it's hard to pick the heartbeat up with the doppler....and second, because I knew I was getting the ultrasound right after.

So...we then were sent to another room for the u/s.   What a THRILL!!!  I could have never imagined what it would feel like to see the little bugger on screen kicking his/her legs all over!  And though we didn't get to hear the heartbeat....we did see it...pulsing away!!  The heartrate was 155.  

Now we will wait for the results from the NT and CF blood test. *fingers crossed* !!!

We can't stop staring at the pics they gave us! And although I know I won't stop worrying until Im actually holding the baby (and then a whole new set of worries arrive!) it has definitely made this pregnancy seem much more REAL!!   :-)

[vsentz]

Chook, i guess you'll just have to come to America and stay over and my house and i'll take you to the hopital (we'll make up some weird symptoms you are having) and get you in for an U/S!....hahahah......

*taps fingers thinking*

seee??? i just solved your problem! (then we'll just have 40smama and nwmom come over too to hmmm.....help?? =))

[Chookdee]

That is great news DML. The wait for the first u/s is a long one (I'm 7wks 5 days ) and have to wait til week 12!!..It's dragging!..I''m hoping, like you said it will make the pregnancy seem more real...and to have photos, how wonderful!!.Then I guess, it's the wait for the results of the blood tests..I wish you all the best for your results!
Good luck, and try not to worry.

[40smama]

Not to butt (sp?) your thread, but your advice to not google things is such a great idea - I'm also a member of Worry Warts, Anonymous!

[DML100607]

I agree with the others - try not to worry too much.  Yeah, I know...easier said then done and coming from me, the worriers of all worriers (where's my Worry Warts membership card?)  

But like WendyG said, worrying only going to make the wait more unbearable.   I did the same thing.  I knew I was having an ultrasound at week 12 and around week 9...most of my pregancy symptoms had seemed to vanish.  Natually, this sent me into a panic and I was convinced that something was wrong and when I went for my u/s they would find nothing.  I worried myself night and day for the next 2 1/2 weeks.  I would try to tell myself that it is what it is, and me worrying isn't going to change what is or isn't.   So, hang in there....and pray that all goes well for you!

Oh yeah, to everyone....just an FYI....don't ever google "vanishing pregnancy sypmtoms" it will scare the bajeebers out of you!  The midwife told me its very normal for symptoms to come and go randomly throughout the pregnancy....and everyone's body handles pregnancy differently.  She the worse thing to do is compare your symptoms/experiences wtih someone elses as you'll just drive yourself nuts!  I was also told to stop googling things and scaring myself.  hehhehehe  

[Renogirl]

awwww - I understand your fear completely - been there done that worn that tshirt still doing it - and that feeling of seeing this little being inside you that you can't even feel - but to see them moving and active it's the best feeling ever!  Best of luck and I hope all continues to go great!

[Zoe2B]

Thanks for the good luck!  At this point, we can barely wait until Weds, let alone another week. So, at least I know that if all is not visable in the u/s, it could just be because it's too early...

[shesherm]

DML congrats that is such great news :O)

Nule hang in there and try not to worry toooo much

Wendy good luck Wed.  My Dr originally had me scheduled at like 6 weeks also, but  I pushed it back a week...I think it just depends on the DR my old Dr didnt schedluel U/S until 10 weeks ugh

[DML100607]

Thanks!  Im just over 12 weeks.   :)

[joyfulmom]

How far along are you?  I agree with you.....  It's SO neat to see the little one kicking and moving around!  Congrats!!

[Zoe2B]

Worrying about it in the next week isn't going to do anything but make the week unbearable. I totally feel for you having to wait! My DH and I are waiting until this Weds to go in for our first u/s, and it's killing us! So what I'm saying to you is what people are telling me... We don't have any control over the outcome of the u/s, so try to stay in the present and just enjoy being pregnant. I will be only 6 weeks and 2 days at our first u/s, so I might be in the same boat as you. I wonder why they have us go in so early... when it seems most women go in a week or two later. In any case, hang in there! I think it's just very early, and I bet that next week it will be a great visit!

[kahlian]

congrats!

[nule288]

Congrats and pray for your good news!!!! I went in for my Ultrasound and I'm about 6.5 weeks but they still didn't see a yolk sac and fetal pole. It this uncommon and do you think it will show up in a week? I'm due to go back next week but I'm wondering if there is anything to worry about for now.

Thanks.

[Zoe2B]

CONGRATS to you!!! How exciting!

[pcarsey]

YAY!! That is SO great!!!! Congrats to you!! Happy Healthy Nine Months to YOU!!