Wednesday, July 23, 2008

A Little Sneak Peek

Today was by far the most exciting day since I found out I was pregnant! I went to Dr. Shields for my 14 week appointment and got a huge surprise...my FIRST ultrasound!! I started by asking why they do not do an early ultrasound, and after hearing her explanation (it is basically an insurance thing) I proceeded to ask if I can pay for one out of pocket. She laughed at my suggestion but I guess she felt sorry for me when I told her I have been having weird dreams about things that can go wrong with the baby, etc... She told the nurse to go and get the machine, and the next thing I knew, we were getting a sneak peak of little baby Lyon! It was amazing. Even my Mom was speechless. (She went with me just for fun!) First of all, I was surprised that the baby did not look like a jelly bean, which is what I kept picturing, and we couldn't believe how active he/she was! Little one was stretching his/her little arms out and kicking his/her little legs, and I think he/she even did a somersault or two!! The only thing I regret about the experience is that Clark was not there, but he will get to see this amazing baby in 4 weeks!! Thanks, Dr. Shields, for putting me at ease and helping me realize there really is a real, live baby in my belly!




8 comments:

Ernay said...

Oh Jill I'm SO excited you got to see the little one!! How wonderful! I'm with you, it makes it so much more real, I couldn't believe I was pregnant until I saw Jack either! We need to get to work on your banner and background...I'll email you!

e said...

oops, that last comment was from me, i didn't realize mom had logged on to my computer!

Natalie said...

oh jilly! i have tears in my eyes! i can just feel how excited you are..i love it! you have so much to look forward to! love to you :)

Sarah Beth said...

So exciting!! I'm so glad I checked this! Can't wait to talk to you! SB

Amy Beth said...

Jilly, I have goosebumps while reading your entry, I LOVE IT and already love the little baby so much!!! XOXO

Jana said...

ahhhhhhhhh little one! how very exciting! what a great surprise. i cant wait to hear if little one is a girl or boy!! :) love you lost.
jana (and brian and ayla rose too!)

Michelle Touchton said...

You are lucky you have an understanding doctor. We were lucky, too, and had a lot more ultrasounds than normal. You got a good profile picture, too! I can't wait to find out if little baby Lyon is going to be a boy or a girl... are you going to tell people?

The Hugheys said...

UGH!! I love itty bitty ultra sounds :) So excited for ya'll