Thursday, June 24, 2010

Elvis has graduated with flying colours!

Breathe innnnn and out......

All was super this morning! I can't deny I was nervous. With all that has been happening to my cyber friends lately I was trying to prepare myself if the news was bad. But it wasn't.
The Favourite Doctor did the scan and while she was there the Top Doctor came in too! They said they were fighting over who would have scanned me this morning! How sweet!

So in goes the wand and we see immediately a bigger Elvis, Fav Doc was all awwhs and ohhws and how cute the baby was. And there's the heartbeat! Relief. On with the measurements and Elvis is right on track at 9w3d (I'm officially 9w4d today! I got the Fav Doc to recheck the dates!) with a very strong heartbeat of 176bpm. My mantra today was "a strong heartbeat of 173bpm!" so even better than my expectations. She was pointing at the hands and feet, of course they are still only little buds but I saw a hand moving! Here are two pics, I think you may guess Elvis's shape a bit but it's probably still just a guess!

Given that my sister is coming over for a few days we decided to book a final scan at the clinic for the 6th of July so that she can be there too. That will be the last time at the clinic as a patient for now and I am thinking of getting some presents. I certainly will get something special for the Favourite Doctor, she's just been amazing and so so supportive, and then the lab staff and all the nurses and even the admin gilrs.

As always thanks so much for your support and good wishes, we won't be saying anything officially until the July scan, but I'm trying now to relax and enjoy the pregnancy.

And I will post the part 2 of MIL story very soon! Delighted you enjoyed it!

48 comments:

Eileen said...

I was hoping for fabulous news like this for my birthday today. so excited for you Fran. So happy to share the joy of pregnancy with you. You deserve this so much!

Jane G said...

That is just fantastic news Fran! I'm delighted for you.

Circus Princess said...

Magic. Just magic. I have a big smile on my face :)

Anonymous said...

Freaking fantastic news!!!!

Laura said...

Amazing news!!! So happy to hear all looks as it should be and Elvis is right on schedule!!!

Kelly said...

Great news!! I'm so happy for you!

The Hopeful Elephant said...

Elvis looks awesome! Fantastic! ;)

Anonymous said...

Wonderful!!! So happy for you!!! Congrats!

Alice said...

Awesome. So happy to hear this news!

TeeJay said...

Yay for little Elvis! I'm so glad everything is going great for you. And now you can relax a little bit and just enjoy your pregnancy that you worked so hard for. And I'm very much looking forwad to the next part of your MIL story.

Blondie said...

Fantastic news for little Elvis!!

junebug said...

Yeah!! Elvis is in the house! :-)

TwoDogMama said...

Fran I'm so excited for you! Baby Elvis looks great. I was thinking of you all day yesterday. I hope you are enjoying this time and just taking it one day at a time. I'm so happy for you. (((Hugs)))

jill said...

Yay Elvis! Wonderful news!!

Adele said...

Yes!!! Fran, this news made my day. Truly. I am so very glad. Elvis is doing wonderfully (and is very handsome in his photos:)

Flower said...

What a great post!!!

I am so happy for you. Fran, you have been in my prayers and God answered them. I am so happy for you...can't wait to share this experience/miracle with you. Looking forward to more updates!!

Alex said...

Wow - what wonderful news!

BB said...

Fantastic! Great job Elvis - I am so happy for you Fran!

Christa said...

Congratulations, that's wonderful news!!

cindyhoo2 said...

Popping in to do a happy dance for you!! Things are looking great for you and baby Elvis. Soooo exciting.

Courtney said...

Yay Elvis! So happy and excited for you, Fran! You deserve this and so much more. Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy. It's an amazing ride. :-)

BelowAverageAthlete said...

Yay! Beautiful pictures! So happy to see Elvis growing strong.

Momasita said...

Woohoo! Elvis is doing amazing. I'm so happy things went well.

Life Happens said...

Yay! Elvis is still kicking away in the womb! So happy for you.

Michele said...

YAY ELVIS!!!

Mrs. Misfits said...

Fran! I have tears of joy for you. What awesome news. Fantastic!

stacey said...

Awwwwww Elvis is adorable:) I'm SO happy for you!!!!

Saige said...

I knew everything would be great! I am so glad to hear the scan went so perfect and Elvis is thriving and growing the way he should. I can only imagine how wonderful and amazing you felt. That's so exciting.

Photogrl said...

Woo-hoo!

I'm SO happy that Elvis is doing great and getting big!

I'm just over the moon for you!!

Kim said...

What a photogenic little man you have there!! Yay Elvis! I am so happy for you Frank, what a delight to get this update. xoxoxoxox

Anonymous said...

Oh fran, I'm SO happy for you and Elvis. Its wondeful news, and so deserved. xxx

Leslie said...

I am so happy to hear that everything is going well for you & Elvis! That is neat your sister will be able to go with you to your next scan in a couple of weeks. Congratulations!

Conceptionally Challenged said...

That's wonderful news. I'm so happy for you, Fran!
Elvis, keep growing in there.

Musewander said...

Congrats on your great news, and thanks for commenting on my progress... May the rest of the pregnancy be a smooth and easy one for you!
(Hugs)

Anonymous said...

I knew all would be well with Elvis ;)

xxx

Lori said...

Oh, congratulations!!!! How wonderful---Elvis is absolutely A DOR A BLE!!!!!!!!!


Hooray for a good heartbeat and a sweet little one!!!!


(I always brought lots of chocolate and baked goods to my REs and nurses...they seemed to love it!)

Lori ICLW 105

Suzy said...

Oh how adorable :) I simply adore ultrasounds at about 9/10 weeks when they look like a little teddy bear, but you can already make out little arms and legs. Huge congratulations!

Jenn said...

Congrats! Happy ICLW! and thanks for commenting on my blog.

Anonymous said...

Ooooh !! That's such good news ! Congratulations !

Britt said...

YAY for a fantastic hearbeat and a great u/s! Congrats on your pregnancy! Happy ICLW!!

Mrs. Chapman's 2nd Grade Class said...

Awesome news!! Continuing to pray for you and for Elvis. :)

C said...

YES!!!!! This is such great news!! I'm thrilled for you.

xxoo

Best When Used By said...

Beautiful! Elvis is doing great and looks fantastic! I am so happy for you, Fran. I love the u/s pics...I can see those tiny arm and leg buds! Aren't they just lovely?! With a heart rate of 176 though, I am now thinking that Elvis might be an "Elvisina"!!!! Congratulations, friend!

Mad Hatter said...

Love the news and am so happy to see wonderful little Elvis! (and I, too, enjoyed your MIL story - can't wait for the next part!)
Love,
Maddy

christine said...

Many congratulations on your fantastic scan (and heartbeat)! How wonderful!

ICLW #69

Julie said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Congrats to you! I hope everything continues to be fantastic!

daega99 said...

YAY!!!!!! Wonderful!!!!!

Suzanne said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!!! What wonderful news!!!