We've been trying since we got married last July, and since we weren't having any luck we went to Seattle Reproductive Medicine. Thankfully neither of us have any major problem, though I was surprised to find out I'm a carrier for Cystic Fibrosis! Fortunately Matt is not, so we're in the clear there. Anyways, we were very lucky and got pregnant on our first try with a round of Clomid and IUI. I'm so thankful we didn't have to go through IVF, and I really feel for the couples that do.
I went in for my last follow up appointment at the fertility clinic on the 15th and surprise, got my first ultrasound!
The doctor said that everything looked great and that she could see the heartbeat. I could only see the slightest flicker, and while I was certainly comforted to know everything was a-ok, I have to admit I was a little underwhelmed. I think it's easy to get this idea of how it's supposed to go from TV and the movies where people see their first ultrasound and are breaking down in tears. I really wanted that to be me, but it just wasn't...
I went in today for my first appointment at Evergreen Women's Health Center and got my second ultrasound, just over a week after the first.
Wow, look at the difference! I just can't believe the development in just a week. This time I could definitely see the heartbeat, and there was a little tiny hand waving at me :) Ok, this time I choked up and now I get it! My expectations were pretty low on what I'd be able to see. I thought it would just be a little larger blob, but I was just blown away! You can even kind of make out the facial profile. The nurse also said that a heartbeat at this stage means the risk of miscarriage goes way down to around 5%, so that's great news!
The next ultrasound is in a month, and then we'll be able to hear the heartbeat too. I can't wait! I have a feeling this is gonna be a wild ride :)
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