Well, we are heading to ALASKA tomorrow!
I had a checkup yesterday and she went over my bloodwork that had been done, I am imune to most "common child sicknesses" that could harm the baby. Then she tried to find the heart beat, couldn't find it with the first doplar. Went and got another, still couldn't find it. The appointment stopped then and there and she ordered me to go to the Hospitals ER to get and ultrasound. The reason that they couldn't do it there was because the ultrasound tech was gone for the day. So I began to cry, thinking the worst. I called Pat before I even checked out and he came right over and we drove to the hospital together. It was a long drive over and a long process to get checked in and where we needed to be. Finally we got called back, I was so nervous that I kept asking to pee. Finally we were called back and set and ready to get started with the ultra sound. I kept trying to watch the screen but the ultra sound tech was trying to keep it turned away. I saw that sweet flutter of a heart beat before she told us everything was ok. I broke down and cried hard at that point. I felt so thankful that God has protected this little life inside of me. She spent a good 15 minutes with us. The baby now actually looks like a baby! We got to see the heart beat, see the brain, the stomach, and the spine. Baby was turning all around and seemed to enjoy laying on his/her head! We also got to see the little one kick and move their arms around. The ultrasound tech also changed my due date. She predicts we're due 12/31/12. This is the day I first thought but the Dr.'s said 1/2/13. I'm excited to see if we will have a 2012 or 2013 baby! It was an amazing appointment but a long day. My appointment was at 5:30 and we didn't leave the ER till almost 9:00.
Also they found that I have a low laying placenta. I need to be extra careful with lifting and doing anything strenuous.
We are cleared, and packed, and ready to head to Alaska! I'll update once we return!
I just finally got to read this update. I wouldn't worry too much about the "low laying placenta" (Placenta Previa). They told me the same thing with Elizabeth. At this early, your uterus is still small and expanding. As your uterus grows, the placenta will move up and away from the cervix. Of course you still shouldn't go out and lift a ton, but don't let this be something that worries you or limits what you do.
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