Week 11 - Heartbeat

This Wednesday I have my first real Dr. appointment. I am told this will be the longest appointment as we will cover both families histories/ailments, choose my Ob/Gyn, decide which tests my insurance will cover and the most exciting part, we get to hear the heartbeat. Just the sound for now, we don't get to see the ultrasound picture until week 20. I'm hoping this will help my brain realize that this is real.

I am also contemplating telling my Mom on this day. My sister is urging me to do this sooner than later. But I let the Dr. scare me into keeping the secret until the 12th week. I told Beto he has to tell her with me and he's fine with it. He's even anxious to do it. He already told his Mom, even though I cautioned him on the week 12 milestone, but since she lives in Los Angeles and he doesn't see her as often, he told her last time he was there with her. She thinks I'm crazy for worrying and is mad at the Dr. for trying to scare me.

My Mom, I fear will lose her mind. As with all expectant Grandma's, I'm sure they are excited, but I really can't stress the level as to how badly she wants grand-babies. It's a lot of pressure to put on one little fetus. She will be over-the-moon.
Stand by with some smelling salts and/or paddles. -CLEAR-