The sweetest sound
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:34AM And we heard it yesterday morning! Just after my doc shared the obligatory words about how we may not see a heart beat that day and that plenty of healthy pregnancies don't have a heart beat by 6 weeks and 2 days, we saw a nice, fat black sac on the screen that made our doc say "Oooh, this looks really good." The yolk sac we saw last week was three times as big yesterday, and as our doc zoomed in a bit, there it was - a sweet little flicker-flicker-flicker on the gray-tone screen. I was so excited!!
I asked Pete if he could see it, too, and was happy to hear he could. In this week of our triplets' pregnancy, we saw two of our three little ones' heart beats. (Adam was a late implanter and so took another few days to show off his heart flickering.) The week after this one - in week 7 - we actually got to hear their heart beats (versus just seeing the flicker), which was fantastic! I didn't expect we'd get to listen in on the little pumping today, but Dr. K. then said we had a good enough view to try to hear it. He turned on the sound while focused on the little pulsing heart, and the room was filled with the most precious whoosh-whoosh-whooshing you could imagine. The heartbeat was fast! I think with our triplets, their heart rates were about 80 in week 6, but if my ears were accurate on this one (I was focused on the heart flickering and so did not look to see the BPM), then I would guess he/she had a heart rate over 120. It appears this little one has mom's sprinter genes! Or, as my mom pointed out, my earlier inklings that this one may be a boy could be incorrect. :) Either way, it is a great heart beat as faster is generally better at this stage, and we definitely have a fast one.
I so wish that I had recorded the screen so you could actually hear the cute tiny little heart beating. The best I have to share are the ultrasound pics I excitedly carried home. They are not the best for showing the baby, but here they are:
So all in all, the appointment yesterday was a great one. Seeing a heart beat at this point is really good, and while it does not preclude the possibility of a miscarriage (or, of course, a stillborn), it is a great start. If we make it to eight weeks with this little heart still beating, our chance of losing the little one drops below 2%. While that still promises nothing, I am eager for that day.
Finally, the appointment also confirmed... we are pregnant with just one baby. A singleton - no triplets, no fraternal twins nor even identicals. Just one little baby to soak up all our love for the next 7.5 months and then come home with us. :)
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Kerry I'm so thrilled for you!! There is nothing better than that beautiful sound! Enjoy every moment :)
LOVE that sound, and love that you're already hearing it so early! That's a strong little bean you have in there, Kerry. I'm sending continued good vibes in your direction as the little one grows.
Yippee, Kerry! Your news made my day! I was praying all day yesterday you'd see a heartbeat at your appointment so you can relax and enjoy your week and birthday! I am so, so glad your little sprinter let you hear his/her fast little beats early on. I am beyond happy--thrilled--for you and Pete! And although two would certainly have been a blessing, I am glad you will be able to focus all your love on the one little peanut growing inside you (which will hopefully make your pregnancy as easy as possible!). All my love, Michelle H.
Heartbeats are amazing. I just got home from an hour of listening to this little one's whoosh whoosh. Put me right to sleep in the drs office. I'm so happy and excited for you all...
So so happy for you Kerry!! XX
What a fantastic visit! I am so glad you got to see and hear the beat!
Just beautiful...I am so happy for you! So very happy...
Wonderful News !!! We are always thinking of you guys. Hope to see you soon. Love Janet and Joe
Definitely in my classroom crying at that wonderful news and imagining you hearing that beautiful sound. My heart is now beating faster for the future ahead of you! Thanks for sharing the amazing news. :)
This is such sweet news to hear! We're so excited and anxious to hear more about your precious little baby.
I'm smiling from ear to ear for both of you.
Hugs to both of you.
Love,
Colleen and Matt
Aww Precious:) Have you thought of names yet?!
Congratulations!
One healthy, perfect heartbeat!
Beautiful news. God Bless.
What a wonderful early birthday present :)
Happy Birthday Kerry xo
That little flicker equates to instant "love". It remains one the most precious memories in my mind :) Live in the moment and soak up all the JOY you so deserve.
Many Hugs
Hi
I have seen all your story today. I am pregnant 2 and i have lost 3 pregnancies.
I am from Romania, my english is not perfect but i am cvery excited because i have seen all yout stories in 3 hours
I hope that God will make us parents soon. If you want to keep in touch with me, please send me one e-mail.
All the Best!
YAY YAY - WOO HOO!!! Im doing cheerleading moves (not pretty btw!)...all for your little bean! Love, Nan xo
Oh, what a joyful sight and sound! I'm so happy for you both. May you have a long and uneventful 40 weeks until your little one arrives.