Wow thats fast! That’s the fetus’ heartbeat we heard at our visit to the doctors office today.  There was also a heartbeat at her last visit but it was from an ultrsound and the heart wasn’t as developed then so it sounded more like whoosh-whoosh than the thump-thump we heard today.  We met also our obstetrician for the first time today and I thought he was a nice guy, although I know Amanda would have preferred a woman.  He answered all of our questions and assured us that all the uncomfortableness she is feeling is all normal.   He went ahead and gave us a prescription for some sleeping pills so so maybe she can at least get some relief at night now.   Mostly it is the fatigue and lack of energy during the day and inability to sleep at night that bother the most.   The doctor said kindly, that she’ll just have to tough it out.  I have faith that the Lord will give her the strength to make it through.  After all there is no going back now!