Yes, my doppler arrived yesterday. And of course, I got it to work in 5 minutes...I AM a scientist after all. In all seriousness, those were the longest 5 minutes ever, even though I knew that it would be hard to find. It was actually interesting because I kept hearing my heartbeat, but then there was this echo and the rhythm just didn't quite match. When I focused more on that area, a little this way, a little that way, tilt just so, and there he was, beating away!! Patrick got home about 15 minutes later, so I attempted this again. Of course, I'd made an exact notation of where I found him, I'm surprised I didn't draw an X on my stomach and label it "Place Doppler here", but luckily it was near my freckle, so I had something to go by. : )
Anyway, he wasn't there anymore!! I start moving around and that little brat had moved a good 2-3 inches to the left right in the middle of my tummy...LOL! Even as I was catching him that time, I was chasing him across my belly, Patrick was cracking up! It was fun though, and I'm really glad we decided to get it. Of course, when I have trouble finding it again, I'm sure I'll say that I hate the doppler...LOL!
The good thing is that it will only get easier to find it. A lot of people say to start at your bikini line, but he was a good inch or two higher than that, so he's on his way up...meaning my uterus is on its way up...meaning maybe my 12 week pic WILL actually be more impressive. ; )
One day at a time...but the days are getting easier...and happier.
An update, just cause...
4 years ago
3 comments:
You sound so wonderfully happy! It makes me smile!
They keep on moving around, even when things get tight! On the day before I delivered, when I was in the hospital on monitors, they kept having to chase one of my girls around to find her heartbeat...that's when we decided which one would be named Chayse!
So glad things are going so well : )
WOOHOO for the heartbeat! What a relief to have that at your fingertips so anytime you feel worried, you can check it out.
So glad everything is going so well and smoothly!
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