Back from Ultrasound

[adgal]

So just got back home and posting this is the first thing I am doing!!  We saw a normally shaped sack measuring 6W1D (so I guess my dates are a tad bit off) with a heartbeat of 116 bpm!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have never cried so hard in my life...Warren couldn't even speak!  It was without a doubt the most beautiful incredible thing I have ever seen in my whole life!!  I know I won't completely relax until I am out of first trimester, but this is such a huge milestone for us.  We have never gotten to see that heartbeat before, and I know that is a nice healthy bpm number.  Ladies, your prayers, support and encouragment have meant the world to me....I don't think I would have even tried again quite honestly, and then I wouldn't have been able to see this little miracle that is growing inside of me.  I already know I would happily give my life for this baby.  Thank you all so much....I can't seem to stop crying, so I probably won't be back until later.  I love you all so much, thank you for the prayers...they worked!!!!  XOXO  Amanda

[magda_s]

Amanda, I know we don't know each other well but I had to say that your post actually brought tears to my eyes.  And I don't think you're being obsessive at all.  When it takes so much for us to get here and we go through thinking that we never will, we just want to be sure we're doing everything right.
Congratulations and I wish you all the very best.

[tbeards]

Congrats Amanda! Celebrate with t nice big bowl of ice cream : )

[smr08]

Amanda, I haven't been around in a while but I just figured I'd check to see how everyone is doing....OMG! I almost fell off my chair, this is such wonderful news. I'm so happy for you! I have to come around more, shame on me! LOL   Congratulations!!!!!!!

                               Lori

[sue68]

I'd been holding my breath all weekend and hoping to hear good news from you - I'm tearing now just because I'm so happy for you. You've been a real inspiration and now its your turn - know you've got everyone's prayers for this bean to grow the next 9 months. Couldn't happen to a more deserving person - and you've given me hope !    

[wanting4#1]

Amanda,

I haven't been able to get online much the last few days!  But I am sooooooo happy to see this post!  Congratulations and I hope that the rest of your pregnancy is filled with peace and happiness!

HUGS,
Lisa

[alikat1205]

yayayaya! this is great news!

[mlb1234]

Amanda, Every post of yours on this thread brings tears to my eyes.  It is just sooo wonderful watching someone so deserving having their dream come true.  That little bean will be one lucky baby to have you and dh for parents.  I know you will always appreciate, love and adore him/her!  It is so nice having babies at an older age, even with some struggles it is just so worth it.  For myself when things get tough raising a toddler I just try to remember how I felt when I thought I would never be able to have a baby.  It really brings everything into perspective.  I tell her at least 20 times a day how much I love her and kiss her countless times.  I know you will be the same.  I am so happy for you and excited to watch your journey to parenthood!!  Enjoy every second because it flies by!!
So many congrats again,
Lisa

[prevatt77]

Didn't I tell you on the phone yesterday that you couldn't have anymore bm?!  LOL  Just remember, as I know you already know all this, brown is old blood.  You're just fine.  Enjoy this pregnancy.  You have always said you wanted to experience the whole fact of being pregnant and your wish finally came true.  Just try and relax and enjoy every moment of it.  

[melimeli]

I know when I got pg after my m/c I thought if I was happy or excited or bought things for the baby I was going to jinx it...  I regret feeling that because I didn't enjoy things as much...  I was always worried... Try to enjoy it...( I know you are)  love ya

[adgal]

Thanks again so much.  I am still in awe.  It's weird how much things change once you see that life.  DH and I are already talking about reorganizing our budget to start a college fund, etc.  Still not ready to go shopping or anything until I am past first trimester, but I do have that stuffed toy I bought the day I found out I was pregnant with this one. I sort of think of it as my good luck charm as I have never done that with previous pregnancies.  It's funny, since seeing that heart beat yesterday I find that every single time I go to eat or drink something, my first thought is, is this good for beaner!  Every bout of nausea makes me smile.  I went for a bit of a walk this morning (I often do that on nice mornings), but this time my thoughts were...this is healthy for beaner.  It really does take over your life, and I gladly accept that responsibility.  Whatever it takes to make sure this litte guy/girl grows nice and healthy.  No, not being obsessive (at least I don't think so), but what an incredible responsibility.  It truly is amazing.  I can still see that flicker in my mind.  Wow!!  Had a wee bit of brown mucus this morning after bm, but it doesn't frighten me quite as much now.  Still don't like it, but I know it is probably just fine.  I am just so happy!!!  I once again love the world!!!

[tatorbug40]

**still doing happy dance today**  

I am so super happy for you!!!!  

[SeeingSpots]

Awww.... CONGRATS Amanda!!  I remember seeing that 1st heartbeat for Alexander (my oldest) after all my previous mc's, and I too burst in to tears... as did my DH.  I'll keep praying for your little bean and for a safe and happy next 9 months!  Just remember that once you see that heartbeat, your chances of a mc are drastically reduced, so try and relax.

Wish you lived closer... now that Alijah has been born, I have a TON of maternity clothes I could pass on to you!  (My DH gets the "snip, snip" next month.)

Anyway, you made my morning when I saw your news-- I have a huge smile on my face now too!! :)

[dainsey]

Hey,
See I told you all would be good!!!! Congrat's!  it's going to be a fun and exciting 9 months!  

[Ree077]

congrats adgal . u sure deserve this u have been so supportive with ur responses and encouragement. May God guide u thru this period with good health for u and ur little bean. stay blessed and healthy girl! xoxoxox

[YvetteY]

Good deal! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!  Get out of this first trimester!!

[Pum]

Congratulations to you both, that is wonderful news.

[40smama]

amanda!!

As  usual I'm late w/this post - sigh - but honey, I'm so happy and thrilled for you and Warren - what a joyful day!!!

Now relax and enjoy the pregnancy - I know you'll be even more relaxed after the 1st trimester - visualize buying maternity clothes and go do some pre-shopping, girl!

You rock! - jen

[momof8215]

There are not enough words in the universe to tell you what I am feeling for you right now!!!!! You have been through soooooo much and finally your dreams are coming true!!!  I will continue to pray everyday and cannot wait to hear about everything related to this baby!!!! This child will never truly know how much it is loved!!! We here at MH are all aunts to that little bean...and we can't wait to see him/her!!  Love you girl and I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy and crying right with you girl!

Dawn

[anxi]

Yay!! Yay!!! Yay!!!!   Huge smiley face and tears. That's all I have to say.
I'm sending you gigantic kisses

[Soulshine77]

That is awesome!!!  Congratulations Amanda!  I know I don't really know you but have been following for a few weeks now.  I am so happy all the prayers were answered and you were able to see a great little heartbeat!!  And this early too!!!!
Continue to be positive and watch your little bean grow!
KUP!!!

:) Linda

[SoCalTricia]

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, Amanda, I am BEYOND excited for you! That is such a HUGE milestone, and I'm so, so, so, so, so, so happy for you guys! Wow...it's gonna be a long eight months...lol. I'm going to be on pins and needles for the next six weeks or so! CONGRATULATIONS! :::::HUGS:::::

Tricia

[PamelaBee]

Oh Amanda, I am beyond happy for you!  This has been a LONG time coming!  Enjoy every single minute, you deserve it sweetheart!  {{{HUGS}}}  Pam

[adgal]

They are tears of happiness trust me.  I have had a huge smile on my face all afternoon.  I still can't believe it.  In all honesty, I was trying to stay positive, but had prepared myself for the worse as that has always been my experience. Not this time!  Thanks again everyone, you are pretty incredible!  Love you, Amanda

[rdh1981]

Yay!!!!! I told you so!!!! YipeeI  I am so happy!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news!!!! Stop crying and start smiling!

Grow little bean Grow!!!!!!!!!!