The sound that stole my heart

Today was our 12 week appointment. Jeff was unable to go with me so I had to brave it alone. To be honest, I was scared. I know the 12 week mark is a big one to get past. As I lay there on the table waiting for her to find the spot where the baby was seemed like it took forever. In the back of my head I am saying, why is it taking so long....please let there be a heart beat...then as is from no where...I can hear the beat as clear as day. A huge smile came over my face, even the Dr. cracked a smile! She listened for about a minute and said the heart beat was strong and I could relax. I can't tell you how I felt when I heard the heart beat and those words roll off of her tongue. I became relaxed and as she was finishing up, I said can I hear it one more time? She smiled and found it again. The baby seems to be nice and comfy in the right, lower area of my belly. We go back for a 16 week appointment on March 4th....seems so far away. Ahhhh what a great day!