Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Ultra Momentous Heartbeat!

It's week 16 already and the baby is about the size of a turnip (about 5 in, 5oz) Wow! And a lot has happened since my last blog entry that's for sure. Momentous times indeed. I have moved out if my flat and back home to Dads as planned not only to be closer to my pregnant girlfriend but to also start looking for a place of our own by May 1st. The move went pretty smoothly without a hitch but it was pretty momentous for me, not just because I was moving back to my childhood home, but also because the move happened on the same day that I moved out of my home last year, and into the flat!

I heard the most amazing sound yesterday! I heard the baby’s heartbeat! This was also another very momentous moment. Although I wasn't able to attend in person my incredibly thoughtful girlfriend recorded the sound and I'm so pleased she did. It's wonderful! It sounds like a train thumping along the tracks! Also, I have no idea how the baby managed to get a mobile phone and into the womb but if you listen very carefully you can hear a very distinctive ring tone! Who on earth would be calling our baby! Anyway, I'm delighted that the heartbeat checked out all okay and I'm really delighted with the new beginnings in my life. Next up is the 20 week scan booked on April 6th at 2:10. I can’t wait! This will also mark another momentous day - the half way point, and we may be told the gender. Boy or girl? Sounds to me like a.........

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