1st ultrasound so emotional (prev loss ment)

bgreene13

Yesterday morning was our 7+ week ultrasound.  I was nervous about it, woke up at 5AM, and couldn't get back to sleep.  All morning, I kept having flashbacks to the 1st u/s of our 1st pregnancy @ 6 weeks: "No heartbeat, measuring a week late, prepare yourself...."

Luckily, after moving myself to the couch downstairs, I was able to get some sleep in front of the TV.

 My husband came with me to the appt, and we got there 30 mins early.  More tortuous waiting!  When they finally called my name, I just about sprang out of my seat.

When the u/s started, I didn't look at the screen.  I could see black and white out of the corner of my eye, but didn't want to see anything unless I was going to look at my baby.  I held my breath, closed my eyes, and prayed.

"OK, right here... you can see the yolk sack," the tech said.  That doesn't mean anything, I said to myself.  There was a yolk sack last time, too.  "And do you see this little flicker?  That's the heartbeat."

I couldn't contain myself.  I cried.  Right there on the table.  I cried, and then I looked at the monitor and saw my baby's heartbeat.   

"Little Nacho" is measuring at 7 weeks 4 days, that's one day more than originally expected.  So, our EDD is now Christmas Eve!

denise_m

Congratulations.

I think that there is something so terrifying about u/s after they have brought so much heart ache. M glad you get to enjoy the magic if it now.  

whitney_ZTA

Congrats!  That's awesome!

TinyTRex321

Congrats! Seeing the hb is the best thing ever.

oliveoil695

Congratulations!  That brought tears to my eyes!  Yay for a healthy baby so far!!

LaceFace14

This post made me cry. I can remember perfectly being told that there was nothing in my uterus when I had a miscarriage. The anxiety for subsequent ultrasounds is unreal. Im so happy for you that there was a baby with a heartbeat in there  

Davesgrl2011

Lurking from June 2012 board.  Your post made me cry.  I am so happy for you and for all you December momma's! 

itsmevkb

What a wonderful Christmas gift you will get this year.  I'm so happy you had a good ultrasound.

bgreene13

Thank you, ladies, for your support. <hugs>

My husband took video of me seeing the heartbeat for the first time.  He said he won't forget that moment for the rest of his life.

I'm definitely feeling less anxiety and more freedom to feel excited about this pregnancy.  We're going to tell our familes (3 sets of grandparents for this little one!) on Mother's Day.

SarahS1212

Congrats! I also had my ultrasound today, and I am due Christmas Eve, too!

ObLaDi

Congratulations!!! I'm so glad for you that things went well.