1st appointment and the most amazing sound ever!

Had my first prenatal visit today! It went really well, I really like the staff at the office, they were all sweet and helpful. They took bloodwork and urine of course, asked me a ton of questions about family medical history and all that! Then the midwife did a pap which went fine, said my cervix was good. They mentioned I'd need to see a specialist because I had a pulmonary embolism after wls so I'm a bit higher risk for clots now. I'll also need to get a shot at 28 weeks of rogham because my blood type is o- and DH is o+ if baby's blood is O+ then I'll need to get the shot again right after birth. They were confused because my period in May was different than before. I bled not even a full day and spotted for 2 days but still counted it. The midwife wanted to be sure and when she checked my pelvis area it was tight so she thought I could be 13 weeks instead of 8 or that there were more than one in there. Being that twins runs so close in both families a lot of people were sure we were pregnant with two. So I get sent to the waiting room for the ultrasound, my mind reeling about either being further along or being pregnant with twins, lots of panic! Got into the US room and got really anxious! Not sure what to expect but the second she started and I saw this little thing in the center of my uterus it literally took my breath away! She verified I'm 8 wks, not 13 as the midwife had thought and there was just one baby! I look up and see in the middle of the mass there's a little flickering that I can see, then she turns on the mic and all of a sudden I heart this loud, very strong thumping and I started bawling! Baby is right where he/she should be and the HB was a strong 150. The most amazing sound I've ever heard! I don't think I'll ever get over that! DH couldn't stop smiling, he was shocked and so excited! She told me my cervix is long and closed and both overies look great!
I wish every woman who wants to have children could hear this sound and see it flicker! What an amazing thing! I know there are many women who long for it and can't have it for whatever reason and my heart breaks for them! My best friend, even though she's happy for me I know it's making her sad because she's wanted to be a mommy for a really long time and can't have kids.
I've been on cloud 9 all day and it amazes me how something so little can affect me so much! DH is being super protective of me, making sure I'm taking it easy and as stress free as possible.
I can't upload pics from the iPad but here's the link to the US picture! http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f351/mandajolyn/IMG_20110721_155835.jpg
I'm in love!

Congratulations!!! I very much wish I was in your shoes. I would be about 9 weeks along at this point. I would give almost anything to see/feel/hear, have the experience you got. I am glad you feel how lucky you are. I hope that I will be where you are soon! Enjoy every minute of it! I know you will :)

I have faith that you'll get your miracle! I've been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you're able to experience this!

I am so happy that you got to see and hear your baby. I loved getting to see my daughter at 8 weeks. I look at that ultrasound pic now and can't belive that she grew from that. I also am rh- and had to have thr rogam shots. They arent bad but worth it exspecially the second one if the baby is positive so you have a chance at a healthy pregnancy the second time around. I had to demand them to give me my second shot in the hospital since the nurse walked in my room every 3 hrs and never gave it to me. Once again I am so happy for you.

Congrats to you!  I'm so happy you got to see your litle one and the heart... that's just the best thing in the world!!  I hope all continues to go well!  Is this your first baby??

Yes this is my first baby!

YAY congrats!!!  I love your u/s pic!  I am so very happy for you girl! You have been there for me and I am so glad you got your blessing!  :)

Thank you that means a lot! Its such a blessing and has made everything I've had to go through to get to this point worth it!

Aaawwwww! I love your post! So very sweet....can't wait to experience what you saw and heard. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy. Congrats again!

I thought maybe!  I could feel your excitement in your post!!!  Soooo happy for you and wish you all the blessings throughout this incredible miraculous period in your life!!

My first is now 6 and will be starting school (first grade ) in the fall, I can still remember every detail of her pregnancy (and birth!).  Children are truly a blessing!!!

All the best!!