XP: First ultrasound update :)

kikibird

[Also posted in my old stomping ground, TTC>35]

My first prenatal visit went really well this morning... the little bean is doing great and is even a day ahead of schedule, so my official due date is now May 28, 2011!

A bittersweet moment occurred when my doctor told (and showed) DH and I that there were actually two sacs present, but the second showed only a yoke, and apparently never developed.  Shocked to hear that there might have been two beans in there, and a little sad.  But the strong little bean shouldn't be affected by the empty sac, and the OB said it the second sac will probably be reabsorbed. There's no history of twins in my family... must just be my over-anxious eggs wanting to make sure something stuck!

My OB doesn't measure the heartrate, but we saw it flickering away on the screen!  We'll go see a geneticist next Monday to talk about testing and schedule the NT Scan.  Crazy, wonderful day!

Here's a pic (it's a straight on shot, big head to the left, little arm and leg stubbies sticking out on each side, and I think you can even see the belly button and maybe the umbilical cord swinging below):

Gotta get back to work now... will check in again in a bit and update on the blog later this evening.  Have a great afternoon, everyone!

CharBart

Congratulations Kiki!!!  That is sad news about the other sac, but you have a strong little bean in there!!!  The u/s picture is adorable!!!!!

dianah36

What a great visit...love the ultrasound pic...so sweet!

kikibird

Thanks, Char and dianah!  Yes, I'm definitely thankful and delighted that there is at least one little one in there growing strong!  The other one just wasn't ready for prime-time yet, I guess.  Maybe I'll meet it again some day! 

 

pa_kris

Great news!  And what a terrific ultrasound pic.  It's so cool to see LO's parts so clearly in such an early shot!

Sunnyinseattle1

Congrats on a awesome appt. :-))

funchicken

Congrats!  I was soooo relieved after my 8 week appt when I got to see the little bean moving around in there   H&H 9 months!

kikibird

Thanks so much everyone!  It IS a relief to know that everything's good so far! 

Strunella

That's wonderful news, Kiki!   I know it must be disappointing to hear about bean #2...but bean #1 is doing great and that's so exciting!  Keep us posted!!