another appointment and a heartbeat

Yesterday Brandy and I went to the doctor again---it was such an amazing time!

The first two times we went to the doctor we were very nervous. Even going into the doctor's office yesterday made us nervous. The last two times we went there wasn't much to see because we were in the office too early. In fact, most of the time it took a little while for the doctor to find the "sac." But yesterday was different. As soon as FARKUS got started, he saw the sac and this time he saw even more.

After a few seconds and some flickers on the screen, we saw our baby for the first time. In fact, we briefly saw a little flicker on the baby. Brandy asked what it was and Farkus responded matter of factly with, "oh, that's just the heartbeat." (needless to say, this is the last time we see Dr. Farkus---finally our doctor is back in town!)

The photo to the right is one that I took on my iPhone of the ultrasound machine. Sorry for the little asterisks but he was measuring Baby Perky. I'll keep snapping little photos at the appointments for you to see the growth---apparently Baby Perky has doubled in size from last week!

We were overjoyed and amazed! Brandy and I each spoke later on our way to lunch and we each said that we had cried but only one tear.

It was a great moment and something that was bigger than I thought it would be! Our baby has a heartbeat!

After meeting with Farkus, we then went and visited a nurse who began to explain the next steps we would be taking. She was very nice and seemed excited for us. She gave us about 30 pages of papers to fill out for our next appointment!

Our next appointment is September 4th. It should be great but even the nurse warned us that it is not a lot of fun. Basically, they have to ask about Brandy's entire medical history. I will be bringing my iPhone so I won't be bored...just kidding! They did say that that we will get to see our baby again---so that makes it way worth it!

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We miss you guys and love you all!

-Ethan T P