Tuesday, February 26, 2013
We went in for our first ultrasound in late February. I had been oozing apprehension the entire day, not because we were going to see the baby, but because they were going to do a Pap smear in conjunction with the ultrasound. I had never gotten a Pap smear before, ever, and I was nursing vicarious discomfort via tales passed down from one survivor to another. It ended up hurting just for a tad, and thankfully, the ultrasound occurred immediately afterward to divert my attention. The husband was squeezing my hand in empathy the entire time, and when the ultrasound flickered on the screen, our eyes widened. "It's a little shrimp," the husband said in wonder at the teeny blob on the screen. "You see that flickering dot in the middle?" the doctor asked. We nodded. "That's the baby's heartbeat," he said as we stared in awe. "Congratulations, you're seven weeks along."
I might have just shouted out loud with joy! Congratulations with your little shrimp!!
ReplyDeleteThere is no better sound than a baby's heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteHang on to that "first photo." Beautiful moment. Congratulations again... it's going to be the best. =)
ReplyDeleteI like that - Little Shrimp. Congrats XX
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. Little Shrimp :) This is such a precious moment!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little shrimp :) Pap smears are not comfortable, but I'm glad yours went well!
ReplyDeleteThe growing baby is really a miracle. I hope you have a good book that will show you the growth week to week. I used it every pregnancy. The book I used was "Great Expectations." As far as the Pap, yeah there no fun. At least only once a year huh. :) Helen, I'm really happy for you. Take great care,
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that was beautiful. ahh i'm so happy and excited for you both!!!
ReplyDeletethis is so exciting!! I'm so happy for you two!
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I must be the only woman on earth who doesn't mind doctor visits, of any kind :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, excited to hear all about the progress of 'the little shrimp' the next 33 weeks.
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awe. that's so sweet. :D
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh you guys - this is the best news in the world!! I am SO happy for you two!! And you are one gorgeous couple - your baby is going to be beautiful. Yay yay yay yay!!! Seriously so happy for you!!!
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Awww sweet! Congrats once again :)
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE reading all of these sweet stories that come with your pregnancy journey, they are so cute! And congrats once again, girl!
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Awwww yay!!! Ultrasounds are so incredible. I hear ya about pap smears...UGH. I dread them every time. But I hate to break it to you, that along with being beautifully pregnant come a whole host of other dreaded invasive things in order for that baby to come out. It's worth it, no doubt there, but it's still not exactly glamorous! haha :) Loved this post, friend! xo
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing isn't it? That an entire humanbeing full formed (though not fully grown : o ) can come out of another one!
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Congrats! It looks so tiny:) And I'm glad it was a good distraction for the pain before. I bet you'd be able to forget nearly everything when you get to see your baby, right?!
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Oh my goodness, congratulations to the two of you! I must have missed the original post, such happy news!!!
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definitely cried just now. oh gosh I must be pregnant too! crazy emotions! ah!
ReplyDeletejust kidding. this is just terribly sweet, and so exciting!
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Oh hello, little shrimp!
ReplyDeleteIt's a moment you'll never forget, seeing your baby for the first time.
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I am enjoying these posts already ^^ I cannot imagine the feeling when you hear your baby's heartbeat for the first time... x
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awww! too precious!
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHHH! Oh my gosh! I am catching up on all the blogs I love and I can't believe you are pregnant! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I looked at your other posts too and your photos are all so adorable. Your are so talented. This baby is going to be the luckiest little thing! Can't wait to hear more about your pregnancy! :) Congrats again. I am so excited for you!
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ReplyDeleteyay congratulations! I think getting an ultrasound is one of the most exciting things ever!
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