My 1st Doctor's Appointment

I woke up this morning and knew right away it was going to be a great day. I had such a peace in my heart about this visit. In the days leading up to this visit, I had gone through a whole gamut of emotions--scared, nervous, excited, worried, anxious. This morning I just woke up and knew that everything was going to be okay. I knew that God was taking care of things and as long as He was in control, I was in good hands. My appointment was not until 12:30 this afternoon, so I went to work this morning. Those were the longest 4 hours of my life! Every now and then the thought, "You're going to find out today for sure if you're pregnant" would hit me and I would just smile. I was so ready to go!
Finally, I got to leave work. I went to Sonic to try to eat something, but my stomach was a bundle of nerves and I could barely eat. I think I threw about half of my food away. I made the short trip over to the doctor's office and the whole time I was just praying and thanking God that whatever happened today would in the end give glory to him. I met Nicki at the doctor's office (she was there to document the appointment with photos...Thanks, Nick-Nick!). I was so nervous my hands were shaking. I kept thinking, "Oh my gosh, I'm really here. I'm really about to find out if I'm pregnant or not."

Me about to go into the doctor's building for my first appointment!
(All photo credits go to Nicki Glenn. Thanks for helping me make lots of memories today!)

I filled out all the important paperwork and then we had to wait, and wait, and wait, but thankfully we didn't have to wait too long. We went to the back and started my first appointment! Rhonda, the nurse, came in and showed me my "official" results.

Checking my blood pressure. It was too high the first time (Hello? I was freaking out!) so they had to take it twice. Thankfully, it was normal the second time.

(Meeting Dr. Daigle for the first time. I LOVED her! She completely put me at ease right away. I think she was a little weirded out by the camera at first, but she was okay towards the end.)

I was definitely pregnant. In fact, Dr. Daigle commented on how strong my pregnant line was compared to the control line. It finally started to sink in...I was really and truly pregnant! WOW! Thank you, God!

(The "official" results. I'm really really pregnant!)

(Exam time. Not my favorite part at all, but at least I look happy!)

(Playing with the wheel and trying to figure out when I am due. Nicki was very proficient with this tool.)

We didn't know if I was going to be able to get an ultrasound or not on my first visit, but thanks to Nicki, Rhonda, and Dr. Daigle I was! I don't know what I expected to see, but that little blob was the best looking blob I had ever seen in my life. God is so amazing! Then, it got even better! Dr. Daigle pushed the audio button and I got to hear the heartbeat! Talk about surprised. My little pea had a strong heartbeat! I was shocked, surprised, and ecstatic to say the least. Hearing my baby's heartbeat was the best static noise I had ever heard! After this appointment, it blows my mind that people can say babies are not human when they are this young. They have a heartbeat! My little pea is alive! God is such an awesome creator and God.

(Waiting on Dr. Daigle to come do my first ultrasound. I was so happy and nervous at this point.)

(Seeing my little pea for the first time!)

(Hearing the heartbeat for the first time)

(I'm so in love with this little one already!)

So, with the ultrasound finished, I had all the proof I needed. I am going to have a baby sometime around the beginning of November. My due date is tentatively scheduled for November 3, but she said it could possibly move up to November 10. I hugged Dr. Daigle and then Nicki and I left. Nicki, being the good friend that she is, was carrying all my free stuff from the doctor--magazines, books, prenatal vitamins, etc. She walked into the lobby and saw Ms. Sue from Josh's work. I was paying my deposit when all of a sudden Nicki comes in and tells me that I have to let Sue know because she didn't want her to think she was pregnant again. HA! I walked out and told Mrs. Sue. She was so happy and came and gave me a big hug. Being able to tell someone officially was so much fun!

I left the doctor's and immediately called Josh and told him the news, then called my Mom and my Dad. Everyone was thrilled!! I went by Sue's office and showed her the sonogram pictures, she cried like always, but she was happy because that meant she could finally tell someone! She was probably worthless the last 2 hours of work today because I think she probably stayed on the phone the entire time spreading the news. I came home and immediately called my friend Dara to tell her the good news. She just had a baby,Molly Reese, in January and I think she had been hoping that Josh and I would get pregnant soon. She too was thrilled. Babies just make people excited! It finally feels REAL now. For the past week or so, I knew I was, but it never really felt like I was pregnant. Now, I know for sure I am. I am going to be a mother. Wow! I feel so blessed...Thank you for all who prayed for me today. It was a wonderful blessed day!!