I should have posted Friday night. I posted to facebook but forgot about the blog.
I was so nervous before the ultrasound Friday morning. Dave kept getting after me at home because I was literally pacing. Once we got to the hospital I was so happy to see that our sonographer was one of the same sonographers we had when we found out Andrew's diagnosis. She remembered us so that made it a little better. We were in the same room which was eerie but I didn't think too much of it. She took all her measurements and looked at the heart last. We also found out we are having a baby girl. What a perfect addition to our family.
Of course I over analyzed everything that was said. She said "being only 18 weeks the heart is about the size of my pinky nail so we may not get the pictures we need." That translated to me as "I already see problems." Nope not the case! She said "baby has such a pretty heart" and "oh my gosh you guys, this is so beautiful!" That is when I cried. I didn't even realize it but felt the tears roll down to my ears. As she finished up and looked all her pictures she gave me a little scare again. She wanted to take one more look (I think at the brain) and did it really quickly then told me to stay put as she was going to check with Dr. Rose. Oh no, what did she see? She couldn't find Dr. Rose at that moment and told us she thought we were good to go. Phew!!
Back to the waiting room to wait for the follow up appointment with Dr. Rose. Once we got in to see him he came in and told us the ultrasound pictures looked wonderful and that he was so happy for us. I love that man, he is so darn happy and genuine. He is in the perfect profession. He then told us he would schedule us for a fetal echo just to be sure everything is perfect with the warning that they may find something ultrasound didn't pick up. I'm not really worried for that now. Talk to me the day before and I may have changed my mind. :o)
The walk back to the car was simply amazing. It was a HUGE difference from the last time we walked that walk together. I could hardly walk last time and this time I wanted to skip through the halls! This big weight has been lifted from my chest and it feels so great! We did a little shopping and of course bought a "little sister" onsie and another little outfit. I'm so excited for my little girl.
I came home tonight and decided to look at the pictures we got from the ultrasound. They have a new technology where they can scan pictures to disc for you to take home. So cool! I was shocked to find 3 short videos on there as well. The first one I opened just happened to be a video of baby's heart beating. Tears again and I just can't believe how lucky we are. I wish I could figure out how to block out my personal information to show the video. A picture is just going to have to do.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!
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