12 week checkup

Well, we went in on Monday for the 12 week checkup. It went really well, and we got to hear the baby's heartbeat with a Doppler! It was really cool. It was like "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh". It measured at 152 bpm which is right on track. The doc said "there's definitely a little person in there!". I scheduled my 20 week ultrasound for October 23rd, I can't wait! I still feel like it's a boy, but I would be more than happy with a girl as well. I'm just thankful this baby is strong and healthy! The doctor said the loss rate at this point is only 1%. They also gave me Zofran last Friday to stop the vomiting, and it literally is a miracle pill. I just wish I had asked for it sooner! The insurance company would only cover 12 pills, though, as it's so expensive, but I've been cutting them in half to make it go further and it still does the trick. The doc thinks I should get off it at the end of the week, because the placenta should take over by then and my hormones should start becoming more regulated.

Morning Sickness

Well, today was the first time I threw up since I've been pregnant. I'm 7.5 weeks along, and have been queasy most mornings from around 9 am to 5 pm (convenient, right?). The height of morning sickness is around 9 weeks, so something to look forward to. =) I actually feel a lot better now, the queasiness has subsided (for now). It's also reassuring that everything is going well with baby since the symptoms are getting worse. I can't wait for our first ultrasound, only 5 days away! I know when I see our little bunny on screen with a strong heartbeat, it will be all I need to get through the next few months.