Heartbeat Heaven

Right now I'm in heartbeat heaven! Drew & I just got back from my 12 week appointment and we heard the baby's heartbeat on the doppler for the first time. (I think I want one of those!) Dr. Estrin couldn't believe how easily she found it - it took about 2 seconds. Drew decided that must mean it's a girl because if it was a boy who is anything like him, he would not have been nearly so cooperative!

The rest of the appointment was fairly uneventful. I, of course, had an entire list of questions that she answered for us. We talked about what's to come in the next 2 appointments (blood work for several screenings and the glucose test for gestational diabetes next month and the 20 week ultrasound and finding out the sex in two months).

I mentioned to her how anxious I've been because of the spotting episodes and just normal anxiety I suppose. She replied that the next few weeks are often difficult because you're not showing yet, your symptoms have subsided and it will still be several weeks before you can feel the baby. She said if I ever need reassurance to just pop in the office and we'll do a quick listen to the heartbeat. She said it makes no difference to her how often I come in if I need to "hear the little munchkin". While I don't intend to make a habit of that, it sure was a nice thing to hear.

So all is well! The next appointment will be in 3 weeks. Since I'll be out of town on business in 4 weeks, she said we might as well do it early. I love this doctor!

Drew & I decided as we left the office that there's no need to keep a lid on it anymore. So...I'll be telling my boss today, making some family phone calls tonight and we are now officially going public with the pregnancy. Yep...this is really happening!