I went to my first real appointment for this pregnancy today (at roughly 14 weeks).
It started out seven shades of sucky, with an overzealous lab tech who cheerfully took seven vials of blood (I was dizzy after five, even though I ate breakfast and everything).
Blood pressure was great, as always - being pregnant actually bumps me up into the realm of normal numbers, at 106/70.
Weight check (3lbs. so far - pretty good, I think), exam, etc.
I asked the doctor, half-expecting a big no, "Are you going to try to find the heartbeat?" because it should be possible at this point, but I didn't know if they would do that at my first appointment here.
She looked at me like I had two heads and said, "Of course, honey*! That's the best part!" Then she got out the gel and the doppler, and I forgot all my discomfort.
It took her a while, long enough that I was beginning to be concerned (it was probably less than a minute, in retrospect, but consider that I hadn't had any definitive proof that the pregnancy was even viable up to that point)...and then, slightly to one side of my navel, thudthudthudthudthud in that impossibly fast cadence. We both grinned, and I felt tears welling up (I held them until later so she wouldn't see what a goofball I am).
Sprout is alive and well. :)
My next appointment is December 18th, which is also the third anniversary of my miscarriage. I'm hoping to stamp a positive impression on that day this year. They should schedule my big ultrasound during that appointment, so late Dec./early Jan. sometime. I'm excited!
* I almost always get called "honey" or "sugar" by medical staff. I know it's partly the area of the country I live in, but does this happen to everyone?
the_infernal_optimist posted on Nov 21, 2006
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Alyss said on Nov 22, 2006....
Ooooh I'm so happy for you!
I remember going along with a friend to her first ultrasound, she had no-one else to go as her parents had disowned her for falling pregnant and the father had skedaddled and I remember that incredible moment of hearing the heartbeat and seeing that new life wriggling on the screen. We both cried.
I wonder what has become of that babe for he was adopted a few days after his birth. He'd be 19 now.
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silverwhisper said on Nov 22, 2006....
you know, i think that medical staff expect pregnant women to be just a little goofy, infernal. i say you shouldn't worry next time. :>
ed
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grist said on Nov 22, 2006....
Congrats, I have never felt that, however I hope to have that feeling soon
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nytquill17 said on Nov 22, 2006....
CONGRATULATIONS! I don't think I would've been able to hold back, in your shoes. :D
Ohhh I'm so excited for you!
I've never been called "honey" by a medical person that I can remember, but I did have one doctor think I was pregnant once when I was about 15 (that's a big boost for the ol' body image! lol)
I'd guess you're just too cute for your own good!
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secretlife said on Nov 22, 2006....
Ooooooooo that's so exciting!!! I would have let the tears go..lol i'm sure they see it all the time!
Yes, i'm 46 and i still get called honey and dear in the doctor's office. i think they're just trying to be nice to us!!!
I'm so happy little sprout is in there beating away.
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MissMimi said on Nov 22, 2006....
yep, dear or sweetie.Infernal, that just made my day! It's so neat to hear that. Boy oh boy, I loved being pregnant. I'd do it again in a minute. -
JadeLondon said on Nov 22, 2006....
I would have just as eager to hear that swishing beat. I always go through the dilemma of wondering whether the baby is viable until I see or hear it.And honestly, I don't think you should feel the need to hold back tears. We all tend to get a little loopy when prego. I think it is a given. Besides, this is a BABY we are talking about. And I don't care how many times it is done and by whom--pregnancy is a wonderous thing.
And I tend to call people 'hon' all the time. A bit is my Southern upbringing--and I like to be nice.
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dailyachesandpains said on Nov 22, 2006....
AWE!!! Congratulations! I felt like I was there with you hearing the heartbeat! I'm so happy for you!
{{{Hugs}}}
Daily
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GalyaMarchioness said on Nov 22, 2006....
so is sprout the babies name? -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 22, 2006....
Thanks, everybody! I've been grinning like an idiot all day today.
Gayla - on my mommy board, there are several pregnant women. One's baby-to-be is nicknamed "bean," another is "smalls," a third is "biscuit," and mine just happens to be "sprout." We'll come up with a real name once we know the gender (and pretty quickly) so we can call him/her by name. :) In the meantime, "sprout" seems better than "it."
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MindfulOne said on Nov 22, 2006....
How exciting! I wish you a healthy pregnancy.
I'd let everyone see the tears, expressing feelings and thoughts come in many forms. How sweet it must be.
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missb said on Nov 22, 2006....
IO,Congratulations!! I'm happy for you... Is this your first pregnancy? Sorry I wasn't really following :)Cheers! -
dailyachesandpains said on Nov 22, 2006....
So you WILL find out the sex? Have any names been tossed out there yet? Care to share if you have any in mind? That's the real fun part ;-)
Daily
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 22, 2006....
missb: 3rd pregnancy, hopefully 2nd child. ;-)
daily: Oh heck yeah, we're finding out! I'm not that patient! :-D For a girl, I really like the name April Olivia or April Michelle...boy names are harder for us to agree on.
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dailyachesandpains said on Nov 23, 2006....
I couldn't find a girls name for 5 months for our daughter!!! We had all boy names picked out. Tate, Tyler, Logan. Harrison (I loved and still blame it on the hormones) but she really would have been Gavin!!! We like off the wall names, I know, lol! -
GalyaMarchioness said on Nov 25, 2006....
What about the name Gannon for a boy? -
destinydiva said on Jul 16, 2007....
infernal~ I know these are all old, and I am very very late!!! he he
but it must be so nice to have blogged your pregnancies.....and have them to look back on ..... I wish I had done the same.....
anyways....congratulations on your baby boy who is probley walking already I'm so late :-)
he he I know he still tiny, I saw your pic :-)
Destiny x
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Rocky said on Jul 22, 2009....
An ultrasound system must do two things—be able to deliver advanced performance and be easy to use.More Information : http://www.manipalcureandcare.com/preventive/diagnostic_services.aspx -
MissMimi said on Jul 22, 2009....
OMG, infernalmama, when I saw this... Then I saw it's an old post. Good grief! -
destinydiva said on Jul 22, 2009....
lol me too missmimi!! :-) -
the_infernal_optimist said on Jul 22, 2009....
I would have...omg, never mind what I would have done! :-D What a relief, huh? ;-)
~Infernal
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