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Ultrasound: Take Two

Long story short.  5 days ago, we went in for an ultrasound.  We found a heart beat, but the thing was tiny.  So he wanted a second looks by the ultrasound specialist.


* Sprinkle some miracle grow.... *

And today, only 5 days later:
A baby!!!!!! I saw a head and little tiny arms and little tiny eggs.  And the most beautiful heart beating.  Oh it was such a magical moment.  And all the stress and the worry just washed away from me.  You can see that it is still attached to the little yolk sac which is making sure it has plenty to eat and grow.  It was beautiful.  There is a HUGE difference between those two pictures. HUGE.  

So. She measured my little person and it is putting me right about 9 weeks.  +/- 5 days.   According to my cycle I am 9w5d.  So that is perfect.  Going into the appointment, I thought the best I could hope for was 7w almost 8w.  But 9 weeks is amazing.  Perfect.  My due date is around 11/11, but I am not putting too much into that.  This baby will come when it is ready to come.  

I feel so much better.  Thank you all for your amazing support and prayers.  I have such amazing people surrounding me and supporting me.  Even if I am being overly anxious.  So I thank you all.  I am so calm and relaxed!  More so then I have been in over 6 months.  So I feel great.  The baby is looking great.  And we are all just as happy as can be.

Let's not forget about our first love.  I am going to brag on my kid here.  She has done amazing at these appointments.  She sat so nicely on Ian's lap and just charms all the staff!  She is growing up so fast.  I think by the time the next baby gets here, she will be able to be mom's little helper ( :  ......somewhat.


Comments

Ian said…
Yea!!!! So happy for you!
4/08/2013 2:39 PM
Cori said…
That was me, Cori. Didn't realize my husband was signed in. :)
4/08/2013 2:40 PM
Shannon said…
This is AWESOME! I haven't talked to Erin in a while and I just read this post! Seeing those two pictures like that gave me goosebumps and left me all teary eyed! We'll continue to pray for you and your GROWING family!
4/14/2013 10:19 PM
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