On February 13, 2003, Michelle and I officially found out that she was pregnant; though she told me she was pregnant the on Wednesday night after I returned form a horrendous day trip to Chicago. We spent the afternoon in the doctor's office with Dr. Lisa Gilbert. Michelle has an ultrasound done alone with some blood work done that determined she was about five weeks pregnant. We were both very excited, though it took me until Thursday morning to completely comprehend the situation due to my lack of sleep the day before.
One week later, on February 21, 2003, Michelle and I returned to the doctorís office for another ultrasound. During the time between the two ultrasounds, Michelle had another blood test performed, which indicated that she was definitely progressing. This ultrasound was amazing. There had been enough development in a week to actually see a tiny, tiny heart beating. I canít even begin to describe the feeling I felt. It was complete joy, love, and awe -- all in one. I even did a little dance right there in the exam room! The ultrasound technician is beginning to think I am a little whacko. The last time we were in there, she had to tell me to stop asking questions until she was done with the exam. Here are the pictures from this weekís ultrasound:
After the exam was over, the technician input into the computer Michelleís HCG blood levels, the measurements of the egg sack, and the heart rate of the embryo and determined that the due date for the baby is October 18, 2003. After the ultrasound, Michelle and I went upstairs to the OB/GYN department to choose a doctor. Our first appointment with him is going to be March 17, 2003.
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