Thursday, September 10, 2009

First Ultrasound Today!

Well, today's ultrasound went better than I was expecting. To say I was terrified this morning is an understatement. Yesterday I began spotting and was sure that it could only mean bad news. Not so! Everything looked great at the ultrasound. We saw the fetal pole and yolk sac, and everything measured 5w6d, which is right on time! We did not, however, see the heartbeat yet. My RE was not at all concerned and said it's still early. He said that about 1/2 of all healthy pregnancies don't have a visible heartbeat at 6 weeks, so it was not a problem at all. My next ultrasound will be a week from today and we'll hopefully see a heartbeat then. He saw no reason for the spotting (which was gone by last night) and said it could be any number of reasons like hormonal fluctuation, a scab from one of my ovaries, etc. Since it's gone now, he was unconcerned. Thanks for all your well wishes and for following us in this journey. For today, I can breathe a sigh of relief and have a bit more hope in my heart.

Here's the ultrasound photo. It's really grainy and hard to tell what is what, but the area between the Xs is the baby and the yolk sac is sort of circle-ish looking on the right.

9 comments:

HOA Mgr Lady said...

oh goody goody... we're praying and keeping our fingers crossed for you!
Ruth

Peeveme said...

yes! Just what I was hoping to hear. Now all you have to do is wait a week...piece of cake right? I will be thinking of you and sending good thoughts. Congratulations, pregnant lady.

The Kyler said...

I am sure that is the best picture you have ever seen!!!! Still praying!

jessica56 said...

I am soo happy for you!! You give me hope with my slow rising betas! Keep us posted I will be checking your blog!!

Courtney said...

YAY!!! Just what you would expect to see at that gest age! I'm so happy for you :). Can't wait to hear about that precious heartbeat next week!

Kahla said...

Yeah, so very happy for you!!!!!

Dee.. said...

wowwww, I"M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

~Hollie said...

BEAUTIFUL!

pumpkinseed said...

Wonderful news and what a beautiful picture - graininess and all!