Journal entry originally dated 9-18-2001:
“Today was our ultrasound, and like I suspected, the family had to get their news via the telephone. I don’t think they could have gotten flights out, even if they had been able to take the time off to come. So, I recorded the u/s with a VHS tape, and called S. on my cell phone just as I was getting settled in with the tech. Then, I made the u/s technician talk REALLY LOUDLY so S. could hear everything, exactly the same time as I heard it. The verdict? A healthy looking, beautiful singleton pregnancy! Slightly larger than a grain of rice, and measuring in at 7 weeks, 1 day, the baby showed off a strong, rapid heart rate. What a wonderful thing to see, and a wonderful way to start my day! Due date, approximately May 5-7. Wow!!”
6 comments:
The size of a grain of rice with a strong heartbeat. How amazing.
No one could have been more thoughtful recording the whole thing and calling S. to hear the whole procedure. Kudos to you!
Yeah!!! Gosh, I was reading the one about the dad working at World Trade Center. What a terrifying day for the IM. I was 7 months pregnant with my first when this happened and my husband was gone overnight for work. I don't think I slept that night. But what great news this is...strong hearbeat:) Have a great weekend!
Yey! Even though it was so long ago, I'm so happy for them!
I have been following your site since Caringbridge. I just wanted to leave a note telling you I love hearing about your surrogacy experiences. I thought about becoming a surrogate, but at 42 and having had complications with both of my pregnancies I assumed I wouldn't be a good candidate. You're doing an amazing thing for these couples. Oh, my brownies are ready...gotta go
Wow! I cannot imagine how you felt. I have warm fuzzies.... Can't wait for the next installment of this wonderful tale.
yay! That is the best feeling when they tell you the heartbeat is strong!
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