Monday, December 14, 2009

8 week 4 day ultrasound

First, the big news, the baby still has a heartbeat!

We had one of our favorite nurses today, the nurse we were introduced to at our first IVF consult at this clinic. It was wonderful to see her again and she seemed thrilled to be doing today’s scan. The baby is measuring at 18.7mm (over double in size from 11 days ago) and at 8 weeks 3 days, so just a day off, versus two days off at the last scan (not a big deal).

Today we were in a different ultrasound room and I don’t think the machine is as new/ good as the one in the other room, so the picture isn’t very clear.


The baby was curled up, sleeping. The nurse was poking at it repeatedly and it still wouldn’t wake up. She said it was the most stubborn she had ever seen; also said it was the most laid back as they usually move more when they are poked at. She referred to herself as Aunt ‘her first name’. Awww, so cute! Then even tried to explain to the baby that it owed her some movement after all the hassle she went through trying to order my meds. We all had a good laugh. After 15 minutes of poking and jabbing, we finally saw some movement. The nurse even pointed out a little hand. Amazing!

I have another intralipid infusion on Monday and I’m still on pelvic rest, supposed to keep my feet up, relax, etc.. I got refills on some meds, a hug and pat on the belly from my favorite nurse, and off we went.

Now I’m trying to book an appointment with an ob (more about that headache tomorrow).

13 comments:

  1. I'm so, so, so HAPPY for you!! Beautiful little baby :)

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  2. Congrats to you! Such great news. :)

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  3. I was thinking about you over the weekend, I'm so glad that your appt went well! I have the biggest smile after reading your post. Not because you were in pain and sick (I'm sorry that you had such a bad reaction to the meds), but for you being able to see your little one in the ultrasound. Keep us posted on your other appt's!

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  4. What a beautiful ultrasound. Being stubborn will serve your baby well on the outside, I'm sure. I'm glad you had good news.

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  5. This is wonderful!!! I am so happy for you hon!!!

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  6. So happy for your baby's wonderful progress and tenacity! My heart just got seriously warmed by your news! ((hugs))

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  7. So happy for you that things are going well. Glad you are feeling better, too. And how exciting it must be to make an appointment with a regular OB! Continued best wishes!

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  8. Stubborn, eh? I'm glad Aunt Nurse was there to share the experience. I'm sure she was so pleased to be there with you.

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  9. Your jelly bean is absolutely beautiful!

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