Our First Sonogram - 9 Weeks

We had our first sonogram yesterday, and everything went really well. It was amazing to actually see this little tiny peanut, it really makes this all much more real. It was very reassuring to see that everything is where its supposed to be. The only real concern was my blood pressure, which usually runs on the high side, but has always been especially high at the doctor's office so they always worrry. I have a bit of anxiety about the doctor, which is pretty irrational, but still...

Emily and Ian both got to come along, which was a bit strange having such an audience at the doctor (especially this kind of doctor) but it is wonderful to have my family so involved with this pregnancy. Ian is new to all this, but very egar to learn (as long as the descriptions aren't too explicit).

It's funny how after you have a child how nothing is really off limits about your body. My friend Sara just had her first child in September and we were discussing all the various humliations you must go through during childbirth. She told me about how a nurse was showing Sara some breastfeeding techniques and the nurse asked her if she could touch her. This was the same nurse who had assisted the entire birth, so Sara said "I'm pretty sure we're past the point of you asking."

A few weeks ago I was having an "emotional moment" (which will make Ian laugh when he reads this) about not feeling like myself, but I guess not owning your own body is the recurring theme of pregnancy.