Chapter 47 Three?

She places the wand on her lower belly.

"Look what we have here. This black circle is the sac. Nice and big. This right here is your baby, and see that little flicker there? That's the heartbeat! I see no problems at all. Everything looks normal. Now let me take some measurements and see how far along you are measuring." She replies.

A tear of relief slips out of Randi's eye and Jag immediately squeezes her hand. His other hand rubs her arm. She can see the relief on his face as well.

"Well from the measurements I put you at 8 weeks and 1 day." Dr. Erica replies. "Heart rate is 179, which is great at this stage. I'll print you off a few pictures and then schedule you an appointment for 4 weeks."

"Why 4 weeks? Is there something wrong? Is that normal?" Jag asks.

"Yes. Standard procedure. I'll write you a prescription for prenatal vitamins. It's important you take them. They may make you nauseous. Some women take them at bedtime to help with that. However, if you can't deal with t