I did it without even realizing. This weekend was so crazy for us - we got the keys to our new digs on Friday, C was at the local OHL game on Friday night, and all of a sudden...it was Saturday morning!
There was a flurry of activity at the Szem household as we both excitedly got changed and rushed for a quick McDonald's breakfast (not the healthiest, but it stayed down so that makes me happy!), then drove over to our new house. Even with the silly Toronto Maple Leafs key, our spirits could not have been brighter than on Saturday.
Opening up that door just felt...magical. This is the house that we will raise our family in...I could see them running up and down the stairs, peeking over the railing to look into the kitchen when I'm making pancakes on Sunday, and as soon as I stepped into what will become the nursery...I just about lost it.
So, what did I do without thinking? I forgot to take my morning and afternoon Diclectin pills...and was absolutely fine on Saturday! I did the same yesterday, and was fine all over again! Looks like my tummy is starting to agree that the 1st trimester is behind us! Aside from the little indigestion explosions, I think being pregnant is pretty fantastic!
As we get ready to enter the 2nd trimester this week, I am excitedly getting a little belly and feel very blessed to have the family, the home, and friends that have been so incredibly supportive to us through this journey. Lord knows, it hasn't been easy to get to 12wk1day, but it has been pretty spectacular and I would do it all over again to know that we will be welcoming a baby in just 6(ish) months.
Notable developments this week are pretty amazing ones. Bug will develop its vocal chords this week, and C said that he hopes that the baby gets them and the talent for music from Mommy's side. By midweek, Bug will be about the size of a large peach and their proportions are less alien. Their head will be about 1/3 the size of its body! Hopefully, Bug gets Daddy's brain and knack for numbers!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Still On The Search...
Well, my mission at Wal-mart was not successful last night in terms of finding a pregnancy pillow. However, I did find some great Christmas gifts and loaded up on healthy snacks for my desk at work!
I managed to get some decent sleep last night with one pillow behind my back and one in front of my tummy, though I did wake up one or twice throughout the night. Not too shabby, but definitely looking forward to getting some quality sleep this evening and maybe, just maybe C will let me sleep in a little tomorrow!
Today is a very special day for us; We close on our new house and should be getting the keys this afternoon! However, it does mean that this weekend we will be spending a lot of time moving boxes from C's parents basement to the new house, unpacking and....if I get my way...decorating for Christmas!
I'll post some pictures once we get in there, but we are very excited about this house as it is the one that we will be raising our family in. We can't wait to get in and settled, and focus on decorating the nursery!
Welcome home, Szem family, welcome home!
I managed to get some decent sleep last night with one pillow behind my back and one in front of my tummy, though I did wake up one or twice throughout the night. Not too shabby, but definitely looking forward to getting some quality sleep this evening and maybe, just maybe C will let me sleep in a little tomorrow!
Today is a very special day for us; We close on our new house and should be getting the keys this afternoon! However, it does mean that this weekend we will be spending a lot of time moving boxes from C's parents basement to the new house, unpacking and....if I get my way...decorating for Christmas!
I'll post some pictures once we get in there, but we are very excited about this house as it is the one that we will be raising our family in. We can't wait to get in and settled, and focus on decorating the nursery!
Welcome home, Szem family, welcome home!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Exhaustion
Sleep...to those of you who have been pregnant you will know what this blog entry is about. To those of you who are able to enjoy 7 or even 8 hours of precious, uninterrupted sleep...I envy you this morning.
For the past few weeks, I have been waking up every day at about 3am or 4am, only to toss and turn for 2 or 3 hours. Eventually, I fall back to sleep and within about 40 minutes, the angry alarm is going off beside my head. I definitely feel like Cinderella when the bell chimes - "Oh that clock! Killjoy! Get up, Get up I say!"
Killjoy - certainly! At this point, I am just exhausted. I know that it means that the pregnancy is going well, and I am very thankful for that as the little symptoms are keeping me sane and calm, but holy heck I want to sleep through the night.
Last night, I even tried sleeping with a pillow in between my legs. The only issue with that, is that I don't usually sleep that way and it felt odd to me, therefore couldn't fall asleep.
So this evening after work, I am going on a mission. I am going to find a pregnancy pillow if it is the last thing that I can accomplish with my day. I may even get some new headphones for my iPod so that I can listen to some relaxing music that will put me to sleep. Anything that will help at this point, I am willing to try!
On my mission tonight, I hope to find this:
How heavenly must sleep be....elusive, sweet sleep...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Integrated Prenatal Screening
Today marked a milestone for the Family Szem - we got to see Bug again and this time...it looks like a real baby!
The baby measured at 11weeks4days today (5cm), which puts us just two days ahead of schedule. It was truly amazing to see the arms and legs, fists and feet, and even a little button nose. In the picture that we got today, it even looks like Bug might be sucking their thumb!
At one point, the technician pressed a little harder than I would have liked with the ultrasound wand, but it woke Bug up and he/she started moving all over the place - flailing its arms and legs, rolling over to try and get comfy and go back to sleep.
Absolutely amazing. We're keeping our fingers crossed that everything looks good to the doctor's and that my blood work was all right, and we go back in about 5 weeks for another round of blood work to complete the IPS Screening for Downs and Spina Bifida.
Today when we saw the baby, I immediately felt "It's a boy!" - which is a very different feeling than what I've had recently. Both C and I were confident that it was a girl last week, however...it definitely feels boy today! Either way, Bug is strong and is growing rapidly!
Here's the latest photo shoot!
Gifts from GodMama!
Bug's very thoughtful Fairy GodMother gave us a gift on Saturday afternoon when we were down for the Santa Claus Parade.
It's absolutely beautiful, and is sure to keep Bug warm in the car seat on those blustery days!
The little bows are fastened to Velcro straps that link onto the car seat. How clever!
The overall pattern is of cute and cuddly safari animals!
Goes perfectly with the other elephants (Hurley, Franklin and "Wrong Elephant"/Winks) that we have for the nursery!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Christmas Cheer
This weekend was an absolute blast - full of good friends, great food, and the Santa Claus parade back home.
It was such a joy to be able to share our news with someone very important to me - Bug's GodMama's son. He's been a big part of my life since he was born, and I definitely consider him family.
I told him that I had a secret to tell him, so he came very close so I could whisper in his ear "We're having a baby." His eyes got really big and bright, and then he started screaming. He jumped up, and was running circles around the living room and kitchen, yelling "They're having a baby!!" Now, that's what I call a positive reaction!
Then we met up with our friends T, R and their cute-as-a-button daughter O for dinner. After dinner, we were off to the Santa Claus parade and, much to my delight, GodMama's parents joined us! Her parents have always been Momma Jo and Dad to me, so being able to see them was absolutely fantastic! Telling them that they're going to be GrandParents again was a great feeling and they are both very excited.
It feels really good to tell our family and friends, co-workers and anyone else willing to listen about our happy news. We feel truly blessed, and can't wait for things to develop.
Onto week 12, which means that by mid-week Bug will be about the size of a large plum. It will develop reflexes this week - which will be important for it's future as a goalie or drummer like their Poppa. Bug's face looks undeniably human now, and will start responding to Mommy and Daddy's voice and touch this week!
It was such a joy to be able to share our news with someone very important to me - Bug's GodMama's son. He's been a big part of my life since he was born, and I definitely consider him family.
I told him that I had a secret to tell him, so he came very close so I could whisper in his ear "We're having a baby." His eyes got really big and bright, and then he started screaming. He jumped up, and was running circles around the living room and kitchen, yelling "They're having a baby!!" Now, that's what I call a positive reaction!
Then we met up with our friends T, R and their cute-as-a-button daughter O for dinner. After dinner, we were off to the Santa Claus parade and, much to my delight, GodMama's parents joined us! Her parents have always been Momma Jo and Dad to me, so being able to see them was absolutely fantastic! Telling them that they're going to be GrandParents again was a great feeling and they are both very excited.
It feels really good to tell our family and friends, co-workers and anyone else willing to listen about our happy news. We feel truly blessed, and can't wait for things to develop.
Onto week 12, which means that by mid-week Bug will be about the size of a large plum. It will develop reflexes this week - which will be important for it's future as a goalie or drummer like their Poppa. Bug's face looks undeniably human now, and will start responding to Mommy and Daddy's voice and touch this week!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Half Done Week 11
It's still rather difficult to believe, but by the end of this week Bug will be big enough to hold in the palm of your hand - about the size of a lime.
To put that into perspective, when we found out on October 4th that we were in fact pregnancy, the baby at that point was no larger than a poppy seed. From a poppy seed to a lime, in just 6 short weeks...wow.
I have definitely entered that "I feel fat" phase. I keep looking in the mirror in the morning, trying to see if there have been changes and if my bump is starting to show, but I just keep thinking "Wow, I just look fat!" There are some rather defined stretch marks across my abdomen, which I will wear with pride, but other than that...I just look...thicker.
On the other hand, when I try to suck my stomach in, it definitely doesn't go anywhere. My abdomen has always been a bit...."ponchy" but now it's getting tight and hard which makes me wonder if my uterus is making it's way past my pelvic done at this point.
All of these changes are so new, and happening so fast - it's a little overwhelming. But, I can't turn back now. Each new step is getting us closer and closer to meeting this little one, and welcoming them into our family with open arms, and very big hearts. Only 6 months to go!
To put that into perspective, when we found out on October 4th that we were in fact pregnancy, the baby at that point was no larger than a poppy seed. From a poppy seed to a lime, in just 6 short weeks...wow.
I have definitely entered that "I feel fat" phase. I keep looking in the mirror in the morning, trying to see if there have been changes and if my bump is starting to show, but I just keep thinking "Wow, I just look fat!" There are some rather defined stretch marks across my abdomen, which I will wear with pride, but other than that...I just look...thicker.
On the other hand, when I try to suck my stomach in, it definitely doesn't go anywhere. My abdomen has always been a bit...."ponchy" but now it's getting tight and hard which makes me wonder if my uterus is making it's way past my pelvic done at this point.
All of these changes are so new, and happening so fast - it's a little overwhelming. But, I can't turn back now. Each new step is getting us closer and closer to meeting this little one, and welcoming them into our family with open arms, and very big hearts. Only 6 months to go!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Worries
Yesterday on our way home from Ingersoll , C asked me "So, what are you worried about in terms of parenting? D asked me that the other day after I told him about the baby, and I was wondering what your thoughts were." It prompted a very good discussion.
Being a kid who was consistently teased for being over weight, and not overly pretty, immediately I started thinking "Oh I hope that they have friends in school who are nice to them!" We talked about being picked last for dodge ball, the worry that our kids won't fit in and that we won't know when we drop them off for their first day of Kindergarten if their teacher will be attentive enough...or maybe too attentive.
Quickly, the discussion turned into "What if they make the wrong choices?" and worries of drugs at an early age, rebellious behaviour and things of the sort. Basically, all of those things that you can't control once they are thinking and acting for themselves.
Then there are those nights when you don't know what the baby wants or needs, how to make them feel better when they're sick, or how to get them to stop crying in the middle of the night (which we know is inevitable). What about when they get hurt, or worse?
I think one of my main worries right now is, will I be able to accurately teach this little one about their Poppa? Will I be able to account for how wonderful he was and how much he would have loved spoiling them rotten? It breaks my heart that they won't have any memories with their Poppa, any recollection of who he was and all of the things that he accomplished and how much he loved his family.
I want this little precious baby to know every step of the way how much their Poppa loves them, and how he is with them in everything that they do. I want them to know how hilarious he was, and how much he loved their Grandma. I want them to know that he played the drums and was a goalie, and that he taught me to dream as big as a mountain. I want them to know how strong he was and how much their Mommy misses him every day. I want them to know that he loves them.
Being a kid who was consistently teased for being over weight, and not overly pretty, immediately I started thinking "Oh I hope that they have friends in school who are nice to them!" We talked about being picked last for dodge ball, the worry that our kids won't fit in and that we won't know when we drop them off for their first day of Kindergarten if their teacher will be attentive enough...or maybe too attentive.
Quickly, the discussion turned into "What if they make the wrong choices?" and worries of drugs at an early age, rebellious behaviour and things of the sort. Basically, all of those things that you can't control once they are thinking and acting for themselves.
Then there are those nights when you don't know what the baby wants or needs, how to make them feel better when they're sick, or how to get them to stop crying in the middle of the night (which we know is inevitable). What about when they get hurt, or worse?
I think one of my main worries right now is, will I be able to accurately teach this little one about their Poppa? Will I be able to account for how wonderful he was and how much he would have loved spoiling them rotten? It breaks my heart that they won't have any memories with their Poppa, any recollection of who he was and all of the things that he accomplished and how much he loved his family.
I want this little precious baby to know every step of the way how much their Poppa loves them, and how he is with them in everything that they do. I want them to know how hilarious he was, and how much he loved their Grandma. I want them to know that he played the drums and was a goalie, and that he taught me to dream as big as a mountain. I want them to know how strong he was and how much their Mommy misses him every day. I want them to know that he loves them.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Getting Ready for Christmas
Now that we're starting to tell family and friends about Bug's arrival, I've found that I'm going a little crazy looking for things to celebrate our last Christmas as a couple, and our first Christmas pregnant.
This year, we will have "Mommy" and "Daddy" stockings on our fireplace and there will be a blank one there as well, for Bug next year. We've decided to only exchange stockings this year, since buying the house and expecting a baby is pretty financially taxing.
I'm excited to continue an old family tradition this year. My Mom would buy us, or make us, a new special ornament every year to add to our collection and make our family tree extra special. C and I continued that tradition when we moved in together 4 years ago. Last year, our ornament came from Malta, and is a beautiful glass angel.
This year, I couldn't find anything better than this to show what we are so excitedly expecting next year
This week is a really special one - we're off to Woodstock on Saturday for the Santa Claus Parade with GodMomma, her boyfriend J (and a long time friend of mine) and her son, T. I am so excited about sharing our news with T and know that he is going to flip out once he knows that we're having a baby. He's just about 7 years old (my my, where did the time go!) and has been asking us for the past year when we are going to have a baby.
We also get to share the news with our friends T, R and their little girl O. They also hold a special place in our hearts, and will be very excited.
It's funny how less stressed I feel lately now that people are slowly finding out. It almost feels silly to conceal it once people know - like a secret that really doesn't need to be kept.
This year, we will have "Mommy" and "Daddy" stockings on our fireplace and there will be a blank one there as well, for Bug next year. We've decided to only exchange stockings this year, since buying the house and expecting a baby is pretty financially taxing.
I'm excited to continue an old family tradition this year. My Mom would buy us, or make us, a new special ornament every year to add to our collection and make our family tree extra special. C and I continued that tradition when we moved in together 4 years ago. Last year, our ornament came from Malta, and is a beautiful glass angel.
This year, I couldn't find anything better than this to show what we are so excitedly expecting next year
This week is a really special one - we're off to Woodstock on Saturday for the Santa Claus Parade with GodMomma, her boyfriend J (and a long time friend of mine) and her son, T. I am so excited about sharing our news with T and know that he is going to flip out once he knows that we're having a baby. He's just about 7 years old (my my, where did the time go!) and has been asking us for the past year when we are going to have a baby.
We also get to share the news with our friends T, R and their little girl O. They also hold a special place in our hearts, and will be very excited.
It's funny how less stressed I feel lately now that people are slowly finding out. It almost feels silly to conceal it once people know - like a secret that really doesn't need to be kept.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Due Date Change!
It's official - the due date has changed!
Pam, the lovely NP at my doctor's office, just called to tell me that on Monday at the ultrasound we measured at 9 weeks 1 day - which pushes the due date to about June 14th! She also said that the fetal heartbeat was very strong and that it is very unlikely that we will miscarry at this point.
Good news all around, Little Bug! Go you!
Edit: I rechecked with the doctor's this morning (November 17th) when making our monthly appointment for December and the due date is June 13th!
Pam, the lovely NP at my doctor's office, just called to tell me that on Monday at the ultrasound we measured at 9 weeks 1 day - which pushes the due date to about June 14th! She also said that the fetal heartbeat was very strong and that it is very unlikely that we will miscarry at this point.
Good news all around, Little Bug! Go you!
Edit: I rechecked with the doctor's this morning (November 17th) when making our monthly appointment for December and the due date is June 13th!
Oops!
Well so much for keeping it a secret!
I got a text from C yesterday at work saying that one of his good friends stopped by to take him out for lunch (both are bankers so they had Remembrance Day off yesterday) and sat on the couch. He looked at the coffee table and saw the ultrasound pictures! Oops! Looks like the cat is slowly coming out of the bag!
Today I will be telling my co-workers. I brought in the ultrasound picture so that I can put it up in my office, and plan on taking it around to tell everyone. The few that already know, who have been incredibly suspicious due to how sick I've been (which has continued a few days this week, but so far today I'm doing allright!), have been really excited and very supportive.
It will be nice to let people know, and it will be a huge weight off my shoulders!
Now that we are entering our 11th week, here are some interesting development facts! Bug has grown to about 1.5 inches and is working on getting to the size of a lime. As we saw in the ultrasound, the arms and legs are clearly defined and fingers and toes are no longer webbed. The head is still fairly large, and the skin is transparent - you could probably see all of the tiny little intricate blood vessels! Hair follicles and nail beds are forming soon as well - and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for dark brown, curly hair!
We love you Bug - thanks for sticking with us!
I got a text from C yesterday at work saying that one of his good friends stopped by to take him out for lunch (both are bankers so they had Remembrance Day off yesterday) and sat on the couch. He looked at the coffee table and saw the ultrasound pictures! Oops! Looks like the cat is slowly coming out of the bag!
Today I will be telling my co-workers. I brought in the ultrasound picture so that I can put it up in my office, and plan on taking it around to tell everyone. The few that already know, who have been incredibly suspicious due to how sick I've been (which has continued a few days this week, but so far today I'm doing allright!), have been really excited and very supportive.
It will be nice to let people know, and it will be a huge weight off my shoulders!
Now that we are entering our 11th week, here are some interesting development facts! Bug has grown to about 1.5 inches and is working on getting to the size of a lime. As we saw in the ultrasound, the arms and legs are clearly defined and fingers and toes are no longer webbed. The head is still fairly large, and the skin is transparent - you could probably see all of the tiny little intricate blood vessels! Hair follicles and nail beds are forming soon as well - and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for dark brown, curly hair!
We love you Bug - thanks for sticking with us!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Bug's First Photo Shoot!
November 9th - the day of doctor's appointments.
This morning was the prenatal physical, which went very well. Dr. Gloria took very good care of us, and asked all of the right questions. This appointment found me 15 lbs. lighter, however the doctor's didn't see that as a sign of concern once I explained about the 4 weeks of nausea and throwing up. It was a pretty typical appointment, so not too much to report on that.
This afternoon was the exciting appointment - the sonogram! Lying there, waiting for the technician to give some indication that everything looked the way that it should for 10 weeks was like torture! Finally she went out to the waiting room to get C, and then showed us a close up of Bug. The heartbeat was beating fast and strong, and I saw the arms and legs immediately. The technician pointed out where the head and heart were, and it definitely looks like a little gummy bear right now.
So, after much anticipation....we are happy to unveil Bug's first photo!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Presents From Mommy and Daddy!
On Monday, I heard the doorbell ring while napping but didn't think to get up and fell back to sleep. I had completely forgotten about the Purolator package that I have been expecting for a few weeks. Out to the Purolator depot we went last night, and the package is just perfect!
Poppa (My Dad) would be so proud! I couldn't stop squealing last night and C definitely got a kick out of my excitement. Baby Bug will be coming home from the hospital in this, in just 7 months! Hopefully it still fits for Hockey Season!
Poppa (My Dad) would be so proud! I couldn't stop squealing last night and C definitely got a kick out of my excitement. Baby Bug will be coming home from the hospital in this, in just 7 months! Hopefully it still fits for Hockey Season!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Feelin' Allright
I woke up with a little Joe Cocker in my head (Thanks, Dad!) this morning. I haven't thrown up since 5:30pm on Monday, and that makes me sigh one big sigh of relief! I was actually able to keep food down yesterday, which is a pretty big feat for me right now.
C has been amazingly supportive throughout all of this. Last night he did the laundry, dishwasher, cleaned the kitchen, our bedroom, kitty litter box - it was great! He made sure that I had lots of Gatorade to drink when I was feeling dizzy, and had me put my feet up - such a good Daddy! I paid him back by making his dinner, and was actually able to keep down a piece of bread with a slice of cheese, broiled in the oven (so very exciting, I know...)
He's even sacrificed beer for the next few weeks. My sense of smell right now is absolutely crazy, and the smell of beer just makes me want to throw up. So for now, he's sticking with wine...though depending on the grape/tannins, my nose is reacting the same way.
I had a really nice call last night from C's Grandma, who just wanted to check in and see how things were going and how I was feeling. I love talking to her, she's just such a sweet lady with a real, genuine concern for other people. People like her are hard to find these days, so I will keep her close to my heart.
We're almost done 10 full weeks now, which means that Bug has fully developed ears, fingerprints are clearly evident on their finger tips and there is a clear outline of the spinal cord. The really amazing development this week is happening today - the genitals are being formed and Bug is busily swallowing and kicking around.
Go little Bug, go!
C has been amazingly supportive throughout all of this. Last night he did the laundry, dishwasher, cleaned the kitchen, our bedroom, kitty litter box - it was great! He made sure that I had lots of Gatorade to drink when I was feeling dizzy, and had me put my feet up - such a good Daddy! I paid him back by making his dinner, and was actually able to keep down a piece of bread with a slice of cheese, broiled in the oven (so very exciting, I know...)
He's even sacrificed beer for the next few weeks. My sense of smell right now is absolutely crazy, and the smell of beer just makes me want to throw up. So for now, he's sticking with wine...though depending on the grape/tannins, my nose is reacting the same way.
I had a really nice call last night from C's Grandma, who just wanted to check in and see how things were going and how I was feeling. I love talking to her, she's just such a sweet lady with a real, genuine concern for other people. People like her are hard to find these days, so I will keep her close to my heart.
We're almost done 10 full weeks now, which means that Bug has fully developed ears, fingerprints are clearly evident on their finger tips and there is a clear outline of the spinal cord. The really amazing development this week is happening today - the genitals are being formed and Bug is busily swallowing and kicking around.
Go little Bug, go!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Our Day In Emerg
I think there is only so much one person can take, and after throwing up 6 times friday, 6ish times Saturday and 5 on Sunday...I thought it was time to get myself to the hospital.
We got there at about 1pm, and it was a 4-6 hour wait - which actually went by fairly quickly. Finally at around 5:30, they called me in. By 5:45 I was hooked up to an IV with fluids and some gravol and they drew some blood to check my hormone levels and whatnot.
By about 7pm, my IV was finished and I was feeling better. Dr. Anderson came to my room (which was the ENT room since they were out of beds everywhere else) and asked how far along in the pregnancy I am. I told him that Dr. Jordan thinks 9weeks, I think 8 based on ovulation. He said that he wanted to do an ultrasound to make sure everything was okay with the baby because my hormone levels were really high - higher than he'd expect so early on in the pregnancy.
At first, I didn't really see anything. He kept saying "Do you see that? That, right there?" and I just kept saying no - which made me feel pretty terrible. C saw it right away, and the look on his face was of pure joy, and relief. The heartbeat - flickering away like a tiny little strobe light. I finally saw it when the doctor pointed to the screen, and felt a huge wave of relief that Bug is okay even with Mommy throwing up all of the time.
Compared to the size of my uterus, the baby looked so big and the doctor thinks that I may be further along that what my family doctor thinks. We'll just have to wait and see on November 9th! Until then, I'm going to try and get as many fluids as possible and take my Diclectin like a good Mommy.
We got there at about 1pm, and it was a 4-6 hour wait - which actually went by fairly quickly. Finally at around 5:30, they called me in. By 5:45 I was hooked up to an IV with fluids and some gravol and they drew some blood to check my hormone levels and whatnot.
By about 7pm, my IV was finished and I was feeling better. Dr. Anderson came to my room (which was the ENT room since they were out of beds everywhere else) and asked how far along in the pregnancy I am. I told him that Dr. Jordan thinks 9weeks, I think 8 based on ovulation. He said that he wanted to do an ultrasound to make sure everything was okay with the baby because my hormone levels were really high - higher than he'd expect so early on in the pregnancy.
At first, I didn't really see anything. He kept saying "Do you see that? That, right there?" and I just kept saying no - which made me feel pretty terrible. C saw it right away, and the look on his face was of pure joy, and relief. The heartbeat - flickering away like a tiny little strobe light. I finally saw it when the doctor pointed to the screen, and felt a huge wave of relief that Bug is okay even with Mommy throwing up all of the time.
Compared to the size of my uterus, the baby looked so big and the doctor thinks that I may be further along that what my family doctor thinks. We'll just have to wait and see on November 9th! Until then, I'm going to try and get as many fluids as possible and take my Diclectin like a good Mommy.
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