Such a trip!
Dana and I had our 16 week appointment today and for the first time, we heard Peanut's heartbeat!! It was right at 165 beats per minute which is consistent with where it has been measured in the past. My mom is convinced that makes it a little girl. :) Boy or girl, we know it's a kicker!! At our last visit, the doc did an ultrasound and it was clear the baby was kicking and cruising around in there, and when they used the dopler this time, she was able to locate the heartbeat because of the strong and swift kick she heard first. So crazy!
What was even more amazing was the way the baby was positioned, right behind one of my arteries. So while all I was paying attention to that quick little flutter of a heartbeat, the nurse pointed out that my heartbeat was beating right along side Peanut's. Once she pointed it out, it made everything so very real and at the same time, so completely out of this world!
All in all we have a healthy Peanut and we are SO thrilled. I am still really struggling with morning/afternoon/evening sickness and with that comes a little more weight loss. We are hopeful that a nausea free/gag and throw up day is just around the corner, but we are staying positive. :) Dana has been the GREATEST support and coach and has done a great job making sure I have plenty of food and water in my system...all..the...time.
Our next appointment is June 1st and we will find out what the sex is!! WOOHOO!! Looking forward to updating you again soon...
5 comments:
So exciting, but I'm sorry to hear how the pregnancy is making your body feel. I will be praying for you guys and peanut!
Hurray for babies!
geez this peanut sounds like an allergy to 'da momma! i'll pray that this trimester just gets better and better. WE WANT PICTURES :)
xo
that's it, I'm coming over and having a little talk with the little nugget. On the agenda- quit making your mom sick and only kick when she is awake! :)
I hope you start feeling better soon!
So exciting! Can't wait to hear what you'll have...Eliana had a higher hearbeat and now with Josiah, it is way lower. Maybe there is something to that whole thing. Girl or boy...just praying for a healthy baby ;) Glad the baby is moving around in there...just a few more weeks and you'll feel that first kick on the outside...words cannot express the joy! Love you guys and praying for you!
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