The Rhodehouse Family: Heartbeat

Friday I went to my ob-gyn appointment. I am 8 weeks as of Friday. Which means my due date is roughly around July 25. Most likely I will have a c-section so it will probably be sooner. The NP checked to see if she could hear the heartbeat. They told me if they didn't, not to be alarmed. She couldn't, then she realized that my uterus sits way over on my left side so she tried again. EUREKA!! She found it!! That is the exciting part to hear that little human growing inside of you. It's amazing! After the exam was over we talked little bit more. I asked her about my uterus. I told her that when I delivered Carter I was told I have half a uterus that works. She has ordered an ultrasound for me so we can get this figured out. See I was told that is why both Carter and Katrina were breech and I would continue to have breech babies because I have half a uterus that works. I can't wait to see what the verdict is tomorrow morning. The lady that delivered Carter just said, oh you have only half a uterus that works and then left it at that. I've been confused ever since. I'm so glad I can finally get answers.

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6 comments:

Kaitlyn said...: hey this is sis. morgan(kaitlyn) congrats congrats on the baby and hearing the heartbeat! good luck on figuring out the partial uterus thing...wacky people need to talk more the doc should not have left you confused!; December 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM
April said...: wow... Keep me posted on the "half a uterus that works" thing - crazy they wouldn't explain more or look in to it.
I know it is sooo exciting to hear the heartbeat! precious!; December 16, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Marie said...: How exciting to heat the heartbeat. It puts things in perspective! I am curious too about the uterus thing. I know my sits funny, but have never really asked about it. Keep us posted!; December 22, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Melinda H. said...: A heartbeat is a good thing to hear!!; December 28, 2009 at 11:11 PM
MissManda-Mae said...: i am so excited for you!!!; January 1, 2010 at 6:39 PM
bridgett said...: Glad for the heartbeat as well. I know he or she will be healthy as Katrina and Carter. Keep us posted about any other explanation. Do you find out if it is a boy or girl this week??? We all love you!!! Mama; January 27, 2010 at 9:52 PM