A heartbeat at 6 weeks

Ron-P
Ron-P Posts: 8,520
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Last Tuesday (the 18th) we went in for our first Ultrasound. At 6 weeks the baby is 1/4" in size and the nurse showed us the hearbeat. I was floored that at 6 weeks they can see so much and that the heart is beating...amazing.

Having a second child had not hit me until the nurse said the due date is October 15th, at that moment, it hit...bam!


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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited February 2003
    Congrats Ron, I remember that 6 week ultrasound, AMAZING stuff there. I cried like a baby, mouth all quiverin', hands shaking.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • dylan
    dylan Posts: 453
    edited February 2003
    We had our first on January 16th, and the part where I lost it was the 3-4 month ultrasound where they measure all the parts, beyond the 5-fingers/ 5-toes thing, where they can see the heart is ok, brain ok, all that stuff.
    When every thing checked out with the doc I've never, ever, felt that relieved in my life. Talk about fricken perspective. I almost look at life different now... slow down and don't run the yellow lights, take that extra look at my daughter before I head to work, savor the things that are important beyond my understanding.

    And now I don't care if one wire run is longer than another... :)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,092
    edited February 2003
    Congrats, Ron, Conrats......

    Really makes you consider what is REALLY important.

    BDT
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2003
    I hope with my next child I can be as involved as you are NOW Ron and GOOD on YOU!

    Unfortunatly my job had me traveling 100% of the time while my wife was pregnant and I feel guilty to this day that I was not there for my wife. Stupid job... I missed this part my daughters development.

    When Talia was born I was so moved I asked the company for a demotion so I could be with my girls and fortunately they supported me.

    The best thing in life is OUR Children even running NEKKID through the house. ;)

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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited February 2003
    Originally posted by Ron-P
    Last Tuesday (the 18th) we went in for our first Ultrasound. At 6 weeks the baby is 1/4" in size and the nurse showed us the hearbeat. I was floored that at 6 weeks they can see so much and that the heart is beating...amazing.

    Having a second child had not hit me until the nurse said the due date is October 15th, at that moment, it hit...bam!


    Peace Out~:D

    Congrats Ron! It truly is a great experience. It really hit me then that I was gonna be a dad.
    Almost makes up for all the times he/she's gonna barf all over you. :lol:

    regards

    Dave
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  • shepx2
    shepx2 Posts: 646
    edited February 2003
    Having a second child had not hit me until the nurse said the due date is October 15th, at that moment, it hit...bam!
    It's a pretty amazing coincidence, Ron, that you would post this today, because my wife had her first appointment today, and she will be due between Oct. 13-15th:)
    Being our 1st child, we didn't know that they were going to show us that, or I would have went with her to the appointment:(
    The doctor said I am more than welcome to come to the next one, so I can see it too!



    Shep
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited February 2003
    Congrats Ron! The "ultrasound" is the best "sound" you'll ever get! And because of this, no upgrades are required! ;)
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited February 2003
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Congrats Ron, I remember that 6 week ultrasound, AMAZING stuff there. I cried like a baby, mouth all quiverin', hands shaking.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    SAME HERE!! And that was during conception!!

    Congrats to Mr. & Mrs.Ron_P, and of course to Mr. & Mrs.Shepx2!! I've got Still-Pics of both my kids as well as VHS tapes from the ultrasounds. We had a lot because my wife is a diabetic and both pregnancies were considered high risk. I was THE biggest pain in the A$$ when my wife was pregnant with our first (my son), I got a book that showed all of the stages of fetal development via ultrasounds and "Womb-Cams." I had that damn book memorized, even though my wife kept hiding it from me.

    FYI...The book is called "A Child is Born" by Lenard Nellson (SP?). If you don't have it already have it ....GET IT!!!
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited February 2003
    Congrats!! Ron...... Our new one is already approaching 8 months this thursday and it go's by so fast.... they really could see something at 6 weeks?? My wife had her first sonagram at 16 weeks and then we could hardly hear the heart.. I am glad everything is great!! Good luck
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  • shepx2
    shepx2 Posts: 646
    edited February 2003
    they really could see something at 6 weeks??

    It's pretty amazing isn't it? The doctor told my wife that the advances made in that technology have been huge the last few years.
    Pretty soon, they'll know what the baby will be thinking before it's even born! :)



    Shep
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited February 2003
    Congrats ron, you need to have two more after this one and you can join my club.........the one were you say ( honey its time for one of use to get fixed).:lol: Our first child was born 4 months premature in 92 and only weighed in at 1.5 lbs, he wasn't much bigger than a barbie. What was wild was looking at him and thinking to yourself that this kid still had four months of time to spend in the womb. He wouldn't have even been here now if it were not for the tech breakthroughs that were available even then. Hope everything goes well for you and your wife.


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  • MxStYlEpOlKmAn
    MxStYlEpOlKmAn Posts: 2,116
    edited February 2003
    Maybe your child will have your Audio Gene, and can make u suffer the duration of its time spending in your house hold. :lol: Im jk - congrats on the child, hope all turns out well.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited February 2003
    Week 6
    (counting from first day of last menstrual period)
    Around 4 Weeks After Conception

    Fetal Development: My Heart Belongs to You!
    The first heartbeats have begun! The baby is now an embryo and is about 1/17 of an inch long. Growth is very rapid this week. The umbilical cord develops. The eyes and ears begin to form as well as an opening for the mouth. The heart has begun to pump blood and most of the other organs are well under construction. Buds form on the body that will become the arms and legs.
    Exciting week!

    Hey we kept track on both our kids with this website, it's good reading and info and your wife can also keep track of things...

    http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited February 2003
    The gift and miracle of life - it's an amazing thing - WTG guys.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited February 2003
    Pretty soon, they'll know what the baby will be thinking before it's even born!

    We already know what Ron's little one is thinking...

    "Daddy better get that Driftwood Theater finished AND have a crib placed in there when I come out in October or there will be hell to pay!!!"

    :D

    Congrats Ron and Shep!
    No excuses!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited February 2003
    :lol:

    Thanks for all the great comments guys and congrats to Shep!!!

    Scary stuff, this is. Our first daughter weighed in at 10.5 lbs. During delivery, she got stuck in the birth canal. A little trauma and they kept her in the hospital for 6 days for observation. Not a bad thing, it was just difficult. Having another brings back those memories. Add to that, my wife is RH- and I am RH+, her body see's me as an infection and fights it. This makes the pregnancy a little extra risky as well. But, it was good to see and hear that everything is great so far.


    Peace Out~:D
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited February 2003
    My wife had gestational diabetes with our second, Not as critical as the rh stuff, But a worry no doubt.. had to get alot more sonograms and visits, watch her blood sugar and take it everyday. Well good luck and i'm sure everything will be great!!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited March 2003
    A sad update. Last Thursday afternoon we lost the baby. The doc called at 1 pm saying everything looked great, blood work came out perfect and at 4 pm the miscarriage began. Linda is just now starting to recoupe from it, talk about a very rough several days.


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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited March 2003
    Ron I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

    Gosh... I just can't imagine your pain.

    Henry
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2003
    Ron,
    My wife gave me the sad news as soon as I hit the door today. Having gone through this very painfull experience with our first pregnancy I can understand the pain you and your wife going through.

    From our family to yours, we wish yo the most sincere condolences and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

    Frank, Debbie, Daniel, & Rebecca
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2003
    Same happened to us bud. We made it to 8 weeks.

    Just be there for her, I know it is no comfort, but it is fairly common, and usually happens for a good reason.

    My thoughts are with you and yours.

    -Russ
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited March 2003
    Thanks guys. It is tough, espically on her. It does leave a little empty hole in ya that will never be filled. Linda is going to make a quilt in memory of the little one. Something to help her cope. She was at week 8 as well.

    Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.


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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,092
    edited March 2003
    Ron,

    I don't even have the words, friend.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

    Troy
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited March 2003
    Originally posted by Ron-P
    A sad update. Last Thursday afternoon we lost the baby. The doc called at 1 pm saying everything looked great, blood work came out perfect and at 4 pm the miscarriage began. Linda is just now starting to recoupe from it, talk about a very rough several days.


    Peace Out~:D

    Ron,

    So sorry to hear this. My condolences. This happened to our closest friends also. The saddest part was their due date was within a few days of ours. We were looking forward to our children growing up together.

    Dave
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited March 2003
    Ron sorry to hear about that. My wife went through the same thing during her third pregnancy and it was tough. But women are strong....much stronger than men in some respects.
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  • shepx2
    shepx2 Posts: 646
    edited March 2003
    Ron, I am very sorry to hear that. Words are not enough.
    Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.



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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited March 2003
    Thanks again guys. It's getting better day-by-day.


    Peace Out~:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,757
    edited March 2003
    Ron,

    I didn't catch this until now.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

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  • ChrisDurano
    ChrisDurano Posts: 372
    edited March 2003
    Sorry to hear that Ron. My wife and I are expecting our first. She's about 10 weeks along, due 1st week of October. Hope all is well.
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  • heavyismymetal
    heavyismymetal Posts: 28
    edited March 2003
    Thoughts go out to you from here too, Ron. My wife had a really hard time with her last pregnancy. Every thing from me having to give her insulin shots every day...to finding cancer cells growing on her uterus in the 7th month. Sorry to hear,Ron.
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