And...on top of that...we saw an unbelievably beautiful heartbeat. What a relief! It is truly amazing...there is this blob on the u/s machine and then this little pulsating thingy in the middle of the blob. Wow.
As far as heart rate, my RE doesn't calculate it saying that it doesn't matter at this point - all that matters is that there is one - and that it is only important later on. Being the compulsive researcher that I am, though, I wanted, no make that I needed, that number so I could spend countless hours on Google comparing it to everyone else's. Alas, all I know is that there is a heart beat!
The RE said everything looked perfect and that the baby seems to be even a few days ahead growthwise.
So I've officially graduated to the OB! I don't know what is normal, but my OB sees everyone initially just for an u/s to date the pregnancy and then not again until 12 weeks. Is that unusual? So we go in this upcoming Tuesday for yet another u/s. I'll be exactly 8 weeks!
We head home this weekend to finally tell the family...only my mom knows. So we'll tell my hubby's family as well as my grandmother and my two brothers' families. We aren't telling anyone else until we're out of the first trimester.
Thanks for all your support and prayers...we continue to pray fervently that God keep his hand on this little baby. Life just seems so terribly fragile.
YAY!! How wonderful!! Go cashew go!! Have fun telling your family...it must be wonderful to be able to share with them your news!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again! Have fun sharing this awesome news with your folks!
ReplyDeleteSo did you need the waterproof mascara for happy tears? What an awesome picture! I am feeling the same way about the bpm- I need the numbers so I can obsess over it for the next couple of weeks! You are lucky to get another u/s so soon, though!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! Continued warm wishes and prayers your way! :)
ReplyDeleteYay!! I'm so happy for you guys. May God continue to bless your little cashew on wheaties!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the u/s went well. Congratulations! Have a fabulous time telling the family!
ReplyDeleteHe/she is beautiful! Congrats! And a little overachiever too! Grow, baby, grow!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteOnce a month is normal for OB visits early in pregnancy. My OB only moved me from 4 weeks to 2 weeks at 22 weeks, and I'm carrying twins. A strange transition after seeing the RE almost daily sometimes.
Best wishes for you and your little cashew!
Growing indeed! Just wait until you see the cashew at your next u/s! It's just amazing how fast they grow.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I am so happy for you! I just underwent my 1st IVF cycle and have my first beta tomorrow. I started bleeding today and am really scared that it is my period and all hope is lost this cycle. I am trying to stay positive. I kept telling myself that it would be too good to be true if it happened the first time. It is great to hear that it turned out that way for someone else. This has been the most excruciating 2 weeks of my life, I can't believe I might have to go through it all again. I wish you a very healthy pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteHi Hope,
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