Sunshine, Rainbows and Bananas

After waiting for over an hour to be seen by the doctor...we were so worried we would run into the same problem as our 12 week appointment (12 week scare).  Luckily, the doc came in at 4:45....and we told him we needed to hear the heartbeat FIRST thing, just in case. 

The doctor was a little shocked and I even think endeared to see our faces full of relief when we heard that wonderful beat through the doplar.  HEALTHY heartbeat...healthy baby.  A sweet 136 beats per minute...which of course made my husband smile extra big since he knows the old wives tale.  It was magical!

We really could have just swept through the rest of the appointment because we were on cloud nine.  But...after all of the questions were answered and my health was checked, all was good.  Blood pressure was perfect (which surprised me because I can never predict if I'm going to have a crazy day at work before the appointment...but so far, each time has been the same and right on target); and I haven't gained any weight since the first appointment (7 weeks).  I'll start gaining now...but the doctor was happy to see that I haven't gone crazy with cravings and am keeping it steady as ordered.

We walked out smiling ear to ear and ready to call our families.  Then Daniel surprised me by whipping out a $50 Bonefish giftcard he got from one of his parents for Teacher Appreciation Week!!  It was delicious!!

Our next appointment (20 week ultrasound!! yay!!!) is scheduled for June, and we could not be more anxious.