On September 12, 2011, we had our first appointment with the doctor, and more importantly our first sonogram. We had been reading weekly updates about the progress of the embryo (now graduated to fetus), but were shocked when we saw an actual form in the shape of a baby on the screen. There was clearly a head, a heart and stubby appendages. And yet the actual size is that of an olive. I'm not sure what the normal reaction is when first seeing your baby, but I laughed hysterically. Literally. I'm a Hanks, what can I say. I was laughing so hard, I caused the baby to kick his/her little stubby appendages, which of course just made me laugh even harder. I laughed myself to tears and couldn't stop. Even the doctor said, "I've never had that reaction before." Then we heard the heartbeat. All I can say is "wow." Baby Fowler's heart is beating at 165 beats per minute and everything looks great.
Once we got home, we couldn't stop staring at the sonogram pictures. We are still amazed at what we are seeing and what is growing inside me. Just thinking about the whole moment the next day, I couldn't stop smiling.
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