We have a heartbeat!

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-30-2004
We have a heartbeat!
12
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 6:25pm

They gave me the same u/s tech as I had when we discovered the miscarriage and she said she tried to switch just for my peace of mind but she couldnt so she made sure I at least had a different room. She was great and took me on a tour of my uterus afte,r of course, seeing the heartbeat! Everything measured right on and all was great.


Then I met with the perinatologist who will be consulting with the midwives and we went over my history. He gave me a script for bloodwork which I got done ( 12 vials of blood, yikes!). He said they will be going over everything to make sure whatever I have that causes low birthweight babies and hypertension can be addressd.


So My appt was 3 hours but went well! I am going to order the doppler this week for a little bit of sanity. We heard the heartbeat at 12w last time but it wasnt there at 16 so I want to be sure to hear it daily!

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Pages

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-17-2004
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 6:30pm

that is great news - I was just about to shout out to you to see how it went.

12 vials sounds like a lot of blood - also sounds like a good excuse to have the evening on the sofa. You wouldn't want to get light headed :-)

I am so glad your Dr is checking on everything. That must make you feel better.

Anyway sending you big hugs

Rebecca

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-10-2006
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 6:30pm

Whew! What a sigh of relief! I'm so glad the appointment and u/s went well. Now try to take a breather until the doppler arrives!

Natasha

Twisig


 

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-18-2006
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 6:48pm

Amy, congratulations on seeing your baby's heartbeat! That is wonderful news and I'm sure a huge relief to you. I'm glad you are getting the Doppler -- it will being you so much reassurance and peace of mind.

Thanks for the great update :)


Image hosted by Photobucket.com




Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker

Image hosted by Photobucket.com

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-15-2005
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 7:07pm

Amy....

That's wonderful news. I'm super excited for you. Now, take a deep breath. ((HUGS))
Crystal

Photobucket

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-18-2006
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 7:14pm

Congratulations Amy, that's wonderful news!

 
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-17-2004
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 7:36pm
Woo hoo! PJ Baby has a h/b!!! Hopefully Bex will give you your badge soon! :) Congrats! And I think you'll be very happy to have that doppler. I know it has made all the difference in the world for me.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-14-2006
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 8:14pm

Amy,

I am so glad that you had a good appt. today. Hurray!

Teresa

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-03-2006
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 10:36pm
Yeah for good appointments!
Lilypie - Personal picture
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-05-2005
Thu, 07-27-2006 - 2:53am

Ames- congratulations on the heart beat, what wonderful news!

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2005
Thu, 07-27-2006 - 9:50am
Yay! Congratluations on a good appt Amy! That must've been kind of freaky having the same tech do your US, but I'm so glad this one turned out so much better! Woo hoo to your healthy little baby!
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Photobucket

Pages