Wow, it’s been 2 months since my last entry. A LOT has happened after the beta tests confirmed a pregnancy.
I had two ultrasounds at 6 and 8 weeks at Shady Grove with my fertility doctor. At these appointments, we confirmed the embryo was implanted in the correct spot and also had a heartbeat. Sadly, Spencer was not able to attend either of these due to Covid restrictions. I was able to video the appointment so he could at least see the heart beating, even though he couldn’t be there.
The first ultrasound was the week of Thanksgiving and I was praying for good news so we could tell our families over the holiday. My nerves were relieved when the placement of the embryo was good and there was a heartbeat. Here’s our babe’s first ultrasound picture:
Doesn’t look like much but surprisingly you’re able to see a heart beating. At this point, the heartbeat was at 176. Really strong for 6 weeks old.
After the good news from this appointment, we told his family on Thanksgiving while family members stopped by his parents house. Everyone was estatic and happy.
We visited my parents and I had on a shirt that read “Extra Thankful this Year” It took my mom a little bit to get it but when she did, she started crying. She knows how much I’ve wanted this.
My sister planned a gender reveal with my family that weekend. She was the only member in my family who knew anything. Once we surprised my parents with the news, we also surprised them that we would then find out the gender THAT NIGHT! Everyone selected a team, Girl or Boy. After dinner, we cut open a beautiful cake and….
IT’S A BOY!
We had a strong feeling it would be because the Stone boy gene is strong! Of course, I was still holding out for a girl.
A few weeks later, I went back to Shady Grove for an 8 week ultrasound to see if he continued to grow. This ultrasound showed him looking more human-like with little paddles for arms and legs. His heartbeat was still strong at 163.
I was then released from Shady Grove Fertility and on to my regular OB, Capital Women’s Care in Bethesda. I went the very next week for my first appointment with them. I was able to get another ultrasound! He was wiggling around this time.
My OB suggested still getting the NT Scan where they measure the fluid on the neck to determine probability of genetic disorders like down syndrome. Even though the embryo was genetically tested, she suggested to do it anyway plus I’d get to see the baby one more time!
This scan happened at Sibley Hospital during week 12. He had really grown since the last ultrasound and he was moving a ton! Thankfully, there was no sign of genetic defects.
1st Trimester down, 2 to go!