We had a wonderful appointment today with our RE. We saw the baby as soon as he stuck in the magic wand (ultrasound probe). He didn't have to point it out to me, I KNEW, and I saw the heartbeat right away. That is really what I was hoping for. Baby Bean measured 8w0d, and we are 8w3d, so a little small, but nothing to worry about. He said everything looked perfect, well attached. Heart rate was 176 b/m. He pointed out a little arm and a little leg. He gave me a weaning schedule for my meds. If I can bring myself to pull out the scanner this weekend, I'll post the u/s pictures. If not, I'll scan them Monday at work.
I'm now released from the RE, to go to a regular OB/GYN!! This is totally uncharted territory for us.
I say all of this with excitement, and at the same time my heart is heavy for the ladies I know and love with arms that long to be filled. We have been on this road for a long time, and I know ladies who have been on it longer. But duration doesn't determine the pain. Infertility hurts. Period. While this blog may be changing in it's content, the pain of infertility is still there, lingering in the background. I'm sad that I have friends who will no longer feel comfortable visiting here as often as they used to, because of the sting. I know you are happy for me, but that it hurts your heart. That's OK. I understand well. I don't even know for sure who I'm talking to, but you do, and so does God, so I will be praying.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Released!?!?
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Just what I was so hoping to read! My heart is full with joy for you as you go down this new and exciting (and challenging!) path in your life.
Welcome Baby Bean!
It has been a long road for the both of you. I am so happy to read you had a great appointment. I was going to ask you which DR you were seeing this time...now on the to OB, won't that be fun!!!
How long do they make you wait, another month? That's when we got one of the hb monitor's, even though it's not supposed to work until 12 weeks.
SO are you glowing? Are you walking around with a smile and a skip in your step? S thrilling!!
Do the gals on PAI know?
That is so exciting!!!
Thank you all for sharing in our joy. I haven't shared with PAI. You're welcome to let anyone know over there that you'd like. I haven't joined yet. Maybe when I have the litte one in my arms. I'm not currently parenting, so I don't feel right about posting there yet. I'm wondering when it's really going to sink in that we're really expecting a real baby!
Niki I loved this post because I felt the same way when I was pregnant with Robbie. Also the first time i met you, I knew the pain that you were feeling. I have to say yes that IF feelings will always be a part of me. It's not necessarily a bad thing for me. I find that It's a way to connct to people who are going through pain themselves and knowing the power of God. I have to say that I had a decrease in appetite but almost wanted to "feel" pregnant. It wasn't until I was almost 19 weeks that I thought I felt the baby move and I suddently felt hmmm I guess it was real. The bigger I got and the more he rolled around in there and made my tummy jump was the best feeling in the world. I'm so happy that God is blessing you with this chance to have all these wonderful aches, pains, kicks whatever you want to call it! Praise God
AY YAY YAY!! I'm so glad that little bean is there!! WA HOO!
~Talley
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