Unrelated news...

Chris found out that he was approved for the Residential Builders' license... now it's onto looking for land, getting plans and securing a loan to build a house-maybe he can have it done before the baby comes? I am so very proud of him for sticking through this last yr to get this accomplished - God has been so good to us lately!

Today's the day...

For the appt AND it's Chris' 35th birthday! We also celebrated our 12th anniversary on Sunday! So-after a horrendous wait at the office-I explained to the Dr my concerns over starting to feel better more often and even though he doesn't usually before 12w-he tried the doppler. it only took several seconds to find first my HB, and then the baby's! it was measuring between 172-180 bpm... for a 9w4d appt-that is great news! I was a little bummed about the lack of another u/s, but really, hearing the HB externally is a MUCH better indicator that things are great! I'll go back in 3w for another HB check at 12w4d. I was also able to schedule the "Big u/s" for Dec 18th so we can share the gender for Christmas!

Waiting for the next appt...

So-I have been sick, (started 6w3d) really just lots of nausea- which is usually a great sign. As the appt on the 17th approaches though-I am feeling better more often-makes me nervous... last year I chalked it up to "I'm getting closer to the 2nd tri" when that wasn't the case at all. I'm hoping the Dr will do another u/s to reassure me.