Yesterday we had our 12 week appointment. It was a big appointment because we finally got to hear the heartbeat, which was reassurance to us that Little Weaver is still growing.
After waiting for a while to be called back, the nurse used the doppler to listen to the heartbeat right away. It took her just a few seconds to locate our munchkin, but once she did, we listened to the heartbeat. It sounded so fast to us! I told the nurse that the baby needed to settle down, I thought he/she was over-working him/herself. Ryan jokingly wondered if we could get a blood pressure on the baby because we knew it would be through the roof!
The heart rate was 165 beats per minute, which really means nothing to me. All I know is that it's almost 3 beats per second, which is really, really quick! The nurse said that she thinks she can hear the difference between a boy's heartbeat and girl's. She described it as a gallop sound for boys, but not girls. If she were guessing, she said it sounds like a boy. But we all agreed that it's not an exact science. Boy or girl, it doesn't matter to us!
We recorded a little bit of the heartbeat for you to hear. What do you think, boy or girl?
So far the pregnancy has been fairly uneventful... which is a good thing! I'm feeling great and getting super-excited about all the surprises to come! I can't wait to begin work on the nursery! I'm even looking forward to getting a round belly! Most of all, I look forward to our expanding family and all the blessings that will bring!
I must say a big thank you to all our friends and family who have continued to pray for us. Your prayers for a healthy baby and peace of mind for Ryan and I have helped tremendously. For the mostpart, we've been able to take confidence in God's plan for our lives and trust that he knows best (Jeremiah 29:11).
