Day 12

Today was my first official Dr appointment for the baby. Up until now, the pessamistic side of me was terrified there was something wrong with the baby. It was the same way with Lucy. Until I can see with my own eyes or hear that little ones heartbeat, I panic. I think this time I was a little extra nervous because Jon wasn't here to experience the joy of seeing our new peanut on the screen.

It was really amazing. Seeing the baby stretch and reach instantly calmed my nerves. The second she focused in on the heartbeat, I got tears in my eyes. I wanted Jon here so badly so he could see it. Our little peanut is quite busy in there though. It was tough to get any clear pictures. Ironically, that was the exact same way Lucy was at this stage. I remember the Dr saying the exact same thing, "Slow down little peanut! Let me get a good measurement!"

Of course, the baby is already taking after Jon and is very long. So long in fact that they moved my due date. When she told me, I felt a lump in my stomach. One week sooner just means one less week Jon has of trying to get back here. Its exciting all the same, and of course this baby could decide to wait until the original due date to make his/her appearance. I just hate that I have one less week.

Either way, this was a wonderful day. I forgot how amazing a new life can be. Plus, with the new due date, my first trimester will be over on Friday!