After visiting the ob/gyn to confirm the pregnancy and begin a series of regular checkups, the doctor ordered an ultrasound to determine the age of the embryo which would define the due date. At the hospital, Shawnna got jellied up and the physician ran the transducer probe across her belly to view the fetus on the screen. There wasn't a whole lot to see, but the yolk sac and embryo were small, yet clearly visible. Then an amazing thing happened - since the heart is one of the first things to develop, the heartbeat was audible through the ultrasound machine. Hearing the beating heart of our future baby was incredible and surreal. Ultimately, it really helped sink in the fact that we're going to be parents.
The physician took several pictures and measurements of the embryo to make sure all was well - which it was. Based on his calculations, the embryo was 6 weeks along at this point which makes the due date July 3, 2007. It's a bit of coincidence that I was due on July 4th, but popped out June 18th - I couldn't wait to see the world. I wonder how close to my birthday our child will be born.
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I am so very happy and excited for the two of you! You are going to be wonderful parents. Jeff and I cannot wait to get that phone call that says we are officially Aunt and Uncle. July can't come soon enough!
Love,
Leanna
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