... how thankful I am for my doppler?
Humble Readers, last night I had the most horrible dream. I dreamt that I had misscarried again and it was awful. I woke up in tears and was feeling really panicky.
Once I was really awake, I needed some reassurance. I know it was just a dream, but I needed to know everything was okay. Using the doppler immediately brought me peace. That beautiful thumpity-thumpity-thumpity was perfect.
A couple of friends irl have laughed at my 'paranoia', but no one can tell me that we wasted the money renting one.
These dreams are awful. When pregnant with my last son, I had a couple of those dreams before my 12 week scan. I only took a test when I did because I woke one night with excruciating pains in my stomach. The test was positive and the Doctor couldn't find reason for my pains. I waited 7 weeks for an ultrasound and kept expecting to be told the worst. Still, he is now a very healthy 9 month old.
ReplyDeleteI am 29 weeks. I feel the Baby G moving everyday. I still wake up in the night scared out of my wits and pull out the doppler. Best $100 I ever spent.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of weeks... You're almost halfway there, lady!
I'm sorry... what a terrible dream. So glad you were able to get instant reassurance that it was indeed only a dream. have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't stop when they're born, either! I keep waking up afraid that the baby is tangled and smothered in the covers, when in fact she's in her crib sleeping peacefully.
ReplyDeleteDreams can be so crazy! I'm glad you have the doppler to curb those thoughts. Good luck to you for the rest of your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteThank God you have it. It was absolutely worth the money. I have thought about this a lot and am sure my anxiety would not have been as bad with DD if I had one. So poo on those IRL people. They have no idea what a survivor you are!!
ReplyDeleteI've had a dream like that and they are truly horrible. There is nothing like hearing that heartbeat to calm your fears. I'm glad you had the doppler.
ReplyDeleteWe love our doppler too...
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I bought a doppler with the twins so I could have it for each pregnancy. It wasn't too expensive, considering how much renting could be, and it helps SOOO much when you have those terrifying moments. Saves a lot of needless trips to the doctor/ER. Glad to hear the little one is doing ok!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't possible for me to ever be pregnant, but if I were, I would definitely buy one too. I would probably use it everyday :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! Best $60 I ever spent was on that sweet beautiful little doppler! I, too, have had a lot of awful nightmares and there is nothing more reassuring than just listening to the heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your pregnancy, wishing you all the best!!