Tuesday, January 26, 2010

First Ultrasound

What an amazing day I had yesterday! Fabulous D joined me at the scan and Dr Doogie did the deed. Have I mentioned how awesome he is? Truly. Anyway, I could barely look at the screen at first and it took about ten seconds (which seemed like hours) for Doogie to say anything but then he said everything looked great so I looked. Two beating hearts! He told me to hold my breath to see one of them but when we went back to take more pictures there was no mistaking it.

Of course I asked a hundred nervous questions: Is everything measuring okay? Are the heartbeats strong? Are you sure there's only two? Even when I wasn't rambling, he was completely reassuring and I never feel rushed when I meet with him. Baby A was measuring I think 6w4d and Baby B, 6w3d. He said the gestational sacs are the same size even though they look different in the pictures. AND he was pretty much ready to release me! Then he asked if I wanted to come in again next week for another scan and before he could finish his sentence, I said, "Yes please!" I know graduating from the RE is the goal but the thought of it doing it again scares me. He made sure even though he is not on scans next week to fit me into his schedule.

We spent a lot of time talking about my OB/Gyn and I think I am switching doctors. I like my doctor but she is in a large practice with many doctors and I haven't seen her personally in years. Not to mention when I think of walking through those doors again and especially the ultrasound office, I get knots in my stomach. I would be okay never going there again.

He gave me two OB names so I need to do my research. They deliver at two different hospitals and I am torn. I will probably be looking to my blogging friends for some advice on this but I will save that for my next post. :)

And now my babies' first ever pictures! (sorry for the poor quality) Doogie called Baby B very photogenic and said I could name Baby A Adam which happens to be his first name. Then he said Baby A will probably be a girl! HA.




17 comments:

  1. What lovely babies! Congratulations, Mama!

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  2. How amazing!! You deserve this happy time!!

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  3. beautiful!! congrats again, so very very happy for you!

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  4. I am sooooooooooooo happy about this! xoxo

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  5. What a wonderful day, lovely news and beautiful babies! Hi Mommy indeed!!!

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  6. Unbelievable! So thrilled for you!

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  7. Oh my gosh they are BEAUTIFUL! Isn't it funny how nonchalant dr's are when they find a healthy pregnancy in there after a loss. "Oh, yeah, everything's normal. Why wouldn't it be?" I feel like THEY should have tears in there eyes too! And I'm so excited you get another scan in a week. I applaud the idea of switching obg's. I have anxiety attacks every time I go see mine too still. Not just because of her but because of the bad memories. Thanks for posting pics.

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  8. Congrats, so exciting!

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  9. stoptheworldiwanttogetoffJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    So super happy for you!

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  10. Beautiful little babies!!
    Funny thing, many many years ago I was toying with the idea of naming a future daughter of mine Adam. I kind of loved it, but as it would probably be too cruel, I left that idea (I will just add that Adam in Hebrew means man!).

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  11. My husband had an "Aunt Adam."

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  12. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Welcome to a wonderful journey!

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  13. Congratulations!!! I delivered twins in August and the joy that they have brought us is incredible. There is so much to look forward to!

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  14. congratulations! they're beautiful!

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  15. ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh!!! i'm actually all teared up reading this (i know, i know, i'm behind the times). congrats to you. i'm sending you amazing sticky dust!

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