Original Post from 10/10/08

So, there isn't too much to report, but I thought I would post it because some people haven't been told about this already. My back went out over the weekend, and on Monday I went to the OB to see if there was anything I could take--pain-wise--while prego. We did find out that I can take my muscle relaxers still, but no naproxen or anything else. Boo!Anyways, the fun part was that she said that while she had me in the office, she wanted to listen to the heartbeat! So, for the first time since I was about 7 weeks along, I got to hear our little angel's heart...which made mine soar. There isn't another sound like it, at least not one I have ever heard in my 26 years so far. It's the most beautiful sound, knowing there is a little life, a little human growing in there. Oh, and the doctor, immediately upon hearing the heartbeat, smiled and said "that's a girl heartbeat!" She said, 'now obviously, that's not scientific, but that's a girl heartbeat" It was in the 160's/min.My stomach is starting to get bigger, (and it's not really a baby-belly yet, just all my fat and organs being pushed out by the little bugger) so I have that to constantly remind me that there's something in there...but this heartbeat--it's really amazing.You know, even if something awful happened, even if this pregnancy ended--since it's still a little early--I know that I've had some of the most wonderful feelings and experiences through these last 3 months. On another happy note, John is back from his short deployment! He's sleeping like a snug bug in a rug right now...so cute. He's such a great man, and I am so lucky to have him--thank you to all of you who said even one little prayer for him while he was gone--we really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Well, that's it for now!