Yesterday I had my first appointment with the clinic's nurse practitioner. Albert (being the wonderful boyfriend and daddy-to-be that he is) canceled all his other plans to come with me. He wants to come to all my appointments with me :) Love that man!
They gave me my exam and I got my seasonal flu shot, as well as the H1N1. (Mother, you may rest at ease now.) Shots are as unpleasant as I remember them. And I didn't even get a sucker. :( My nurse was extremely pleasant and good-humored, though. She thought I was just hilarious.
The nurse practitioner came in and I got a breast exam, among others. ugh. She also checked the size of my uterus and said I was about 13 weeks, which is right where I thought I was. I also have a good pelvis for childbirth. Score for me! ha ha
Next came the exciting part! She squirted goo all over my stomach and pulled out the Doppler (not just for weathermen!). I was surprised how quickly she found it. After less than a minute of searching, the unmistakable sound of a quick, little heartbeat filled the room. I melted. Albert beamed. He held my hand and we both just stared at my tummy, grinning madly. I damn near cried!
At that moment, this whole experience felt more real than it ever had. No doubt our baby is in there! We both feel more connected.
Now I can hardly wait for the next appointment! We hopefully will be getting a sonogram!
I'm so ashamed!
12 years ago
awwww! {{tear}} I am so happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteawww!!! so are you going to find out what you two are having? I am all about the element of surprise, but you know me...i live for excitement.
ReplyDeletelove myrisa!!!
I don't want to, but Albert is on the fence. I told him is is free to know as long as he don't tell me.
ReplyDeleteIf he isn't telling you, he better not tell me because I won't be able to keep the secret. I simply do not trust myself. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't trust you either. lol!
ReplyDeleteWell, as long as we are on the same page!
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