8w2d

Went this morning for the ultrasound.  I was completely sick prior to the appointment.  Luke was up every hour last night (very unlike him).  I had to get him to the lab at 830am for his own 1 year old bloodwork, which was a horrifying experience to say the least.  He was absolutely beside himself.  Then I went for a relaxing adjustment at my chiropractor followed by the appointment.  This is my new OBGYN and the ultrasound tech was so nice.  She new my full story so I didn't have to explain anything extra, which was nice.  I told her nothing would shock me and I wasn't expecting anything at this appointment but a D&C.  Wasn't I pleasantly surprised when I saw this:

Measuring exactly 8w2d with 181bpm heart beat.  Good yolk sac, cord and apparently everything looks normal for now.  I have not had a pregnancy last this long that was eventually going to go bad.  They usually terminated between 5 and 7 weeks.  But here we are.

I go back in two weeks, when I'll be 10w2d and they will do another viability scan followed by my first prenatal appointment.  I mentioned I would like to have CVS testing as soon as possible and they will probably make that appointment after my next one assuming everything is ok.  I need the full testing on all chromosomes especially set 7 to ensure that this little pumpkin is going to go to term.  I know nothing is 100%, but that will give us a really good idea if it's time to celebrate.  We are holding our breath for now- only the immediate families know and we keep them in the loop.

Breathing.  Just breathing.