Beautiful Ultrasound

I had an early ultrasound today to hear the baby's heartbeat. I don't know if my doctor does this for everyone or if it's because I'm high risk, but it makes me cry even the third time around. Of course I had a positive pregnancy test and I gag just brushing my teeth, but it would be easy to dismiss those things and pretend this isn't real. But seeing a little tiny form that already had a strong, beating heart is absolutely amazing. No wonder Pregnancy Resource Centers use ultrasound machines as a deterrent to abortion. There is no doubting the life I just saw growing in my womb. I wish everyone could have an early ultrasound and experience the beauty. At least now when I am gagging at the smell of someone's lunch, I can balance it with the notion that I have the awesome privilege of carrying this little growing person. So it was a good report--things are going as they should!!