160 bpm

I never thought today would finally get here. I am so glad we had our appointment in the morning because I don't think I could have waited all day. Well, we get to the doctor and surprise, surprise the doctor is running late because he is at the hospital. They said it will at least be an hour before he gets there. Kurt wanted to reschedule, but I had waited three weeks already and I was not about to wait another day. We didn't have to wait long before the nurse called us back. She said since we were just there to find the heartbeat, she would do it for us.

She warned us ahead of time that it may take her a while to find it because even though I can't feel it yet, the baby is moving all around in there. She put the doppler on my belly and we heard the heartbeat immediately. I have never been so relieved. She said the heart rate was really good. It was right around 160 bpm.

The old wives tale says anything over 150 is a girl, but as the baby grows their heart rates slow down. So, when are you supposed to count?

Kurt and I both think we are having a girl. We will be shocked if they tell us it's a boy! Of course, like any other parents, we just want a healthy baby. I am exactly 12 weeks today, so we should be able to find out the baby's gender in 8-12 weeks.

Since I am almost done with my first trimester, I am hoping the nausea will slow down sometime soon. I have now lost 18 pounds. At some point it has got to start going in the other direction!

Kurt and I have been married for three years today. Hearing the baby's heartbeat was a great anniversary present!