Friday July 29, 2011 - 5 Weeks

I had my first ultrasound today and everything looks really great! It was so surreal to see the gestational sac and yolk sac in my uterus where every other ultrasound that I have had has been empty. Dr. Patel was so thrilled for us, as were all the nurses and staff at his office. They have all been fabulous to us! I still can't believe this is happening! I'm so amazed and humbled by God's blessings. We are so fortunate and know how lucky we are that we have been so blessed.

This past week a little bit of nausea has set in but nothing too horrible. I have found that when I have a little bit of food to eat, the nausea goes away. My breasts are still very sore, I'm cramping still, although not as much, and I have steadily gotten more tired as the days go by. All in all, not too bad so far. I wonder if I just don't know what I have in store for me yet, ha!! I will take anything thrown at me, as long as I can carry this beautiful baby to full term and have him/her be very healthy! I pray really, really hard everyday that everything will be ok and that this baby continues to grow and will be extremely healthy and happy!

Our next feat will be the ultrasound on August 8th. At that time, we will look for the baby's heartbeat. I cannot wait to see it on the screen! After that appointment, I will officially graduate from Dr. Patel and go to a regular ObGyn. I will definitely miss having my hand held throughout this process but I pray that I find a wonderful doctor that is just as attentive as Dr. Patel has been. I cannot wait to see my baby's heartbeat in 10 days!! I have been staring at the ultrasound picture all day....I'm beyond excited!!