First Ultrasound in Inside My Head

As expected my first prenatal appointment with the midwife was a complete waste of my time. She didn’t do an ultrasound and her internal exam wasn’t particularly gentle. The only ultrasound appointments she could give me were at random times in the middle of the day, which clearly doesn’t work since I have a full time job. She offered to give me a prescription for an ultrasound and I make my own appointment at a radiology clinic. I lucked out and found a place by my house that gave me an appointment the next day on a Saturday, no less.

I was terrified. I have been cramping but not bleeding. I didn’t bleed with my first miscarriage, so not bleeding doesn’t always mean all is well. The the ultrasound tech placed the probe on my stomach and almost immediately said was ‘Everything looks great!” I started to cry and she gave me a perplexed look. I told her about my first miscarriage and she was super nice the rest of the appointment. Much nicer than the crappy midwife.

The ultrasound picture was so clear! You could clearly see the little peanut! And we got to hear the heartbeat! Mike and Sammy were at the appointment too. Mike took a picture of the ultrasound and Sam smiled and pointed.

So beyond thriled (and a little terrified)…