Well Deuce,
Today we visited our favorite Doc in American Fork, the first official appointment for you. It made me anxious and a little excited too, knowing that we would probably be able to hear your heart beat today. So, your Papa and I dropped your big brother off at G.G's house and headed to the clinic. There were a lot of people in the waiting room and we had to do a bit of waiting ourselves, which did nothing to help me nerves. Finally we were called back.
The nurses helping us today were not the usual, but Aunt Carol was there and passed by the door a few times smiling in at us while we answered the general questions and I had my blood pressure taken. Not long after, Dr. Willis came in. The first thing he said when he walked in the door was, "You're pregnant!" We all smiled and I nodded. Next he got right down to business, figuring out how far along I was. Then, as Aunt Carol passed the door he asked her to grab the Doppler so we could listen for you. Here it was, the part I was anticipating and dreading at the same time. The moment of truth!
They gooped up my tummy and slid the Doppler around a lot. The placenta, growing in there with you, was extremely loud--whooshing and churning. I couldn't hear your little heart beat and kept straining and straining my ears. The Doc could hear you though, he is trained for it. So he kept sliding the Doppler higher and lower, pressing it into my tummy looking for you. Then, after what seemed an eternity, I heard the little thumping of your tiny heart. I exhaled in relief and so did your Papa who was sitting very still in his chair. Later he told me he was holding his breath too, waiting to hear you.
So, as you might imagine, we are overjoyed that things are going well this time. Mommy now has medicine to help with the nausea and you are growing and developing nicely. We love you so much already and are very excited to grow and develop with you over these next months.
Love you little one!
Mama
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