So this morning we made it to our very first OB appointment for Baby Goodrich #2. As I'm sure most moms can understand, I was really, really nervous about this appointment. You hear so many horror stories. The one that scares me the most is when you find out your baby died a long time ago and your body didn't notice, continuing its progression. I could hardly imagine what it would feel like to hear that news and I hurt inside for anyone who ever has.
I went in with Matt and Big Brother, as nervous as ever, scared to hear what the ultrasound tech had to tell me. Luckily, she got right to the point. She put the cold goop on and said that it might be difficult to find the baby this early. Thankfully, this turned out not true for me. Within a few seconds we had a clear view of our tiny baby and it's rapidly beating heart. My own heart was full as I realized that all was well. Everything was okay.
Here is our new little one -
I went in with Matt and Big Brother, as nervous as ever, scared to hear what the ultrasound tech had to tell me. Luckily, she got right to the point. She put the cold goop on and said that it might be difficult to find the baby this early. Thankfully, this turned out not true for me. Within a few seconds we had a clear view of our tiny baby and it's rapidly beating heart. My own heart was full as I realized that all was well. Everything was okay.
Here is our new little one -
As the technician was measuring this little one, she informed us that it is smaller than my due-date suggested. It turns out that instead of being nine weeks along today as I had thought I was, I am eight weeks along. Apparently my period wasn't quite back to normal yet after being pregnant with Big Brother. My new due date is one week later, on December 6th, 2013. This is kind of a special date to me, as it is my grandma on my father's side's birthday. This grandma was who my middle name, Joyce, was named for. I can't help but hope that this baby, like Big Brother, will also be born on its due date. Here's to hoping.
My next appointment isn't for another four weeks, but as usual, the appointment I'm really looking forward to, is the 20 week ultrasound in which we find out if it is a boy or a girl. So excited!
My next appointment isn't for another four weeks, but as usual, the appointment I'm really looking forward to, is the 20 week ultrasound in which we find out if it is a boy or a girl. So excited!