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I got to see a heartbeat today and hear a lecture!

RedRose84RedRose84
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I had an appointment today and got to see my little pumpkin's beautiful heartbeat. LO is measuring 5w6d (a day ahead).  I was sitting there waiting for my doctor and couldn't stop thinking the worst.  It was horrible.  I wish none of us had to feel this intense fear.  The second he turned the screen to me and said I have something to show you, my whole world stopped.  I know that I have a long way to go but it was just so nice to be happy in that moment and see that heartbeat.  

After the wonderful news, my doctor gave me a lecture, which I deserved.  He told me I need to start relaxing and let him worry about me.  He said he's going to take good care of me and though he can't predict the future, everything will be okay.  He said he will see me again in two weeks to help calm my nerves about everything and since I had a missed miscarriage last time.  I felt so much better after this.  I just started seeing him for this pregnancy, so it's nice to see how caring he is.  I can't totally put the fear of losing this baby out of my mind, but today I'm pregnant and love my baby. <3

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  • xoladiebugxoladiebug member
    In many ways your OB is right!  But just so you know, it does get easier - especially once you pass certain milestones!  Just take things one day at a time!  ((hugs))
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  • missbrynmissbryn member
    He sounds like a good dr! It's so hard to relax though, esp early on. Congrats on seeing the heartbeat! 
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  • panacea05panacea05 member

    Yesssss! I'm so happy, I actually have tears in my eyes. That heartbeat must have been the most beautiful thing you've ever seen.

    Relaxing is easier said than done, but your doctor's right; try to trust him. That's why he makes the big bucks!

    And, in response to the other thread,  I love that you wore the lucky socks. :) 

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  • SouthernBellaKSSouthernBellaKS member
    Yay for a heartbeat! Congrats hunny!

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  • october_artistoctober_artist member
    I'm so happy for you - seeing the heartbeat is an amazing and wonderful thing - particularly for PgaL mamas.  Relaxing is not an easy thing to do -- I found myself in a state of panic on and off all through the first trimester and even some days now I'll get scared.  Something that really did work for me tho -- after a complete melt down around 10 weeks or so I had a talk with my LO.  I told her that we needed to work together and that if I did my best to stay calm and trust in my body that she needed to do her very best to stay in there and keep growing.  That has really helped me stay sane, even when I feel the fear creeping in -- I remind myself: I can't break a promise to my baby!  Good luck :)
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  • coastalmainecoastalmaine member
    Yay for a great appointment and a great OB!
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  • RedRose84RedRose84
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    Yesssss! I'm so happy, I actually have tears in my eyes. That heartbeat must have been the most beautiful thing you've ever seen.

    Relaxing is easier said than done, but your doctor's right; try to trust him. That's why he makes the big bucks!

    And, in response to the other thread,  I love that you wore the lucky socks. :) 

    I won't go to any appointment without those socks, they really are lucky! 

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    I'm so happy for you - seeing the heartbeat is an amazing and wonderful thing - particularly for PgaL mamas.  Relaxing is not an easy thing to do -- I found myself in a state of panic on and off all through the first trimester and even some days now I'll get scared.  Something that really did work for me tho -- after a complete melt down around 10 weeks or so I had a talk with my LO.  I told her that we needed to work together and that if I did my best to stay calm and trust in my body that she needed to do her very best to stay in there and keep growing.  That has really helped me stay sane, even when I feel the fear creeping in -- I remind myself: I can't break a promise to my baby!  Good luck :)

    Thank you for sharing this. :] 

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  • ElizaSquanElizaSquan member
    Sounds like you had a great appointment and a very understanding dr!  It is so hard to relax, but we need to remember it is for the health of our little one to..
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  • jenada2011jenada2011
    Congratulations on a beautiful heartbeat! I'm so happy for you and your new Doctor sounds really nice!
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  • FreyaWin2382FreyaWin2382 member
    I'm so glad that everything went well!!! I have all my FX and TX (toes crossed) for you! Keep growing LO!
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  • RedRose84RedRose84
    Thank you everyone! :]
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  • lex382lex382 member
    Congrats!  I am so happy for you; it is really hard to let go of the fear but those moments (like seeing the heartbeat on the screen and knowing that right now, this second, things are fine) are wonderful.... I'm glad you have such a great MD.
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  • Girolle Girolle
    I have to say that I have been struggling with anxiety the whole time. It got a little better after seeing the heartbeat, spiked before the NT scan, got better after the good NT scan, spiked again waiting for spina bifida screen results and while waiting to feel the baby move at about 16-17 weeks, got better with good results and feeling the baby move at about 18 weeks and I am keeping it under wraps waiting for the anatomy scan at 21 weeks (easier because the baby is moving a lot, I am 18 weeks right now). I hope you don't have the same roller coaster I did but thought I'd share my experience in case it is helpful as you move forward. Good luck and glad you have a good doctor. The thing that has really helped me relax and start to enjoy this pregnancy has been consistant reports of a robust and healthy baby and I hope you get the same positive reinforcement! 
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