I knew that it can be hard to find/hear the heartbeat on a doppler that early and that it may take a little time to find it, and that's what scared me - I was afraid that I'd be lying there, freaking out inside that she couldn't find a heartbeat because there was none! Not because it was just difficult... So I brought Jessy with me so at least I wouldn't be alone and freaking out, if it came to that!
When Dr. Semple walked in, the first thing she said to me was, "So since you're nine and a half weeks, it's still pretty early to hear the heart beat on the doppler. I don't want you to worry if it takes awhile, so I'm just going to send you right over to get an ultrasound instead. How does that sound?" WHAT?! I couldn't be happier! I may or may not have told her that I loved her in that moment... ha! Jessy and I laughed at my ridiculous joking, but Dr. Semple just smiled and didn't seem to get my sense of humor as well.
So the Doctor did her part, the physical exam - I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was the exact same thing as an annual exam. Fun. Then she sent me over to Laura, the Sonographer. Laura is awesome and let us video record the screen during the whole u/s! Since Caleb wasn't there, that was really important to me, as well as just having it for my viewing pleasure and to show other family and friends!
Here are a few still frames from the scan:
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| 3D picture of Baby Farrell! Such a cutie - even with the big head :) |
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| Top of the head |
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| Whole body from the top. You can see the arm and leg buds. Doesn't that belly look so squishable?! |
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| Whole body from the side |
And here is the wonderful video :) Watch especially for the squirming around! That is new this week - the baby has muscles developed enough to be able to move of it's own accord, not just with the sloshing liquid! Enjoy! **You'll have to watch the video if you want to know what the heart rate is! :)
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