On Wednesday, I fell.  I had been feeling seriously ill all day (and the day before) and hadn’t been able to eat much, so maybe I was a little dizzy/weak.  So, we have these 3 stairs from our kitchen to the side door, and I was going to go get the mail.  I hit the first step, my feet went out from under me, and I slid down all 3 stairs.  I was freaked out and my butt really hurt.  I also hurt my arm (rug burn) and my wrist a little.  I waited until yesterday morning to call the doctor, since I fell after hours.  I fully expected them to tell me that the baby is cushioned and it’s fine since I wasn’t experiencing any cramping or bleeding.  But they had me come in.  All the doctor did was ask me what happened, tell me that the baby is cushioned, and then……he took out the DOPPLER!  I haven’t heard the heartbeat on the little Doppler yet, only on the ultrasound, which is more sensitive.  I was so afraid he wouldn’t find it, but there it was, nice and loud and strong at 11w4d.  I was so happy and relieved.

AND, yesterday when we came home there was a box by the door.  It was a present from my friend who lives in CT, who I haven’t seen in almost a year!  She sent a card and a twinkle twinkle star that plays the song when you squeeze it and has a little flip “book” on the front with the lyrics – it is sooooo cute, a perfect crib toy, and baby’s FIRST toy!