1st Doctor's Appointment

The doctor was concerned about an ache I have had in my lower abdomen for a few weeks now so she wanted me to come in and get an ultrasound to make sure everything was a-okay. Sitting in the waiting room filled me with such excitement this time. During my previous appointment, I started longingly at the pregnant women and envied them. Now, I looked at them with eagerness and anticipation. I was one of them and in a few months I'd be able to see my little one too!

I really endured some cruel and unusual punishment, let me tell ya. They had ordered me to drink 32oz of water an hour before the appointment and I could barely walk up the stairs to the office! It was so painful! Once I entered the ultrasound room, the tech. told me to go empty my bladder really good. I looked at her like she was crazy and told her how they instructed me to drink all that water.  Because I definitely was holding in a lake, she decided to try the external ultrasound.  Ultimately, I also had the internal one and ouch, that hurt. I know it sounds silly, but I tried not to show the pain on my face. I imagine the tech would be thinking, 'if this hurts honey, you don't know what you're in for.'  I'm trying to stay brave through all the unpleasantness these next 40 weeks will bring and not complain too much. After all, it will be so worth it when we get to hold our little one in our arms.

4 weeks 4 days

It was really cute when the tech. handed me the ultrasound picture. Baby C. was just a little white space. I hadn't anticipated seeing the baby or anything and it was really exciting to get a little photo, even if she is just a little dot.  The ultrasound turned out fine. The doctor told me everything looked normal and there was definitely signs of a pregnancy. She also told me that I could keep running. YAY!!!!

When John arrived home from work later that night, I showed him the photo of our "little peanut."  I guess that's the name we have given you for now. My heart was so warmed to see the happiness on John's face. He lovingly showed Sammie the photo and we decided Sammie named you a Cheerio. (He loves cheerios, so you're well taken care of). ♥