First OB Appt

Had our first OB appointment today where we met with the nurse only - appt lasted for over 2 hours! They checked weight, history, answered our numerous questions and then time to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time. They use this handheld doppler thingy - the nurse warned us that it could take a few minutes to find baby's heartbeat. She began moving the probe around on my belly and I could hear all the girgling noises from my tummy, but nothing that sounded like a heartbeat to me - even though I wasn't even sure what I was listening for. Then, what seemed like an eternity went by as she continued to search and all we could hear was "stomach static". I began to panic. Why was it taking so long? Was something wrong? Had our baby died? Of course, all the worst-case scenarios ran through my head. The nurse gave up, but still seemed calm as she said she would try the ultrasound instead. We waited nervously as she got the machine, sets it up, etc. Then she started looking for baby and nothing. More panic. What is wrong? Baby Daddy knew I was in panic mode. Nurse said there is too much "tissue" in the way, which I think was the nice way of saying I was too fat. So, on to vaginal ultrasound. As soon as she was able to see baby and heartbeat, I began to cry tears of relief that all is well. This baby sure has tested us! Heartbeat looked strong and steady even though the machine didn't have ability to register rate. We even got to see baby move for the first time. Amazing!!!!