35 weeks, and counting...

This picture of the baby was actually taken a week ago at my appointment with the specialist. My doctor said I should go because I'm 35 years old and their equipment was so much better that I'd be able to get good pictures. I didn't want to go because there are no red flags - except that I turned 35, so the doctor was trying to talk me into it. So I went. Guess what? The cord was in front of the baby's face so we couldn't get any great pictures. Oh well. Everything checked out great so at least we know she's healthy.


And here I am, with that little girl inside my tummy, taken this morning! Hot off the camera! I may not look bigger but I sure walk like I'm bigger.

Kind of neat, yet a little strange

It was confirmed that we are going to have a little girl join our family. Here are the 3D pictures but they are a little weird. It was amazing to see her blink and open and close her mouth. She eventually moved her arms in front of her face so we stopped taking pictures of her. I guess she is just getting used to what will happen when she is born.

Profile with hand near mouth.


Hand over face. You can see the bones in her hand.

2D picture with her two arms in front of her face. You can see her nose, lips and chin between her arms.

Feet are still crossed.

Another look at her face.

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The ultrasound went great! My appointment was at 10:30 and I was there early. They actually took me in early - BEFORE my appointment time. That was awesome! So then the doctor takes a look at the baby and I get to see the brain, the heart pumping, and the arms and legs moving. It was so wonderful, and really amazing that they can do that. She took measurements and I'm still due the early part of July. Then another doctor, or nurse, who had joined us spent 20 minutes trying to get a better look at the baby's face and private parts to identify the gender. She finally decided, and I agreed, that it appears we are having a GIRL. I will tell you that the baby was being a bit difficult so it took some time trying to figure it out. By the time I left, the lady had given me her pager number so that I can call her when I'm going back for another appointment between 25 and 30 weeks so we can take another look at the baby.

In the following picture you see the head on the right side. Then, if you can, make out the white line of one calf bone (and the word feet). That means her knees are at her forehead. We also got a view of her legs being crossed so it was a big challenge.


This was my first experience with the 3D view. It was kind of weird but I love this picture of her hand.


Here's another picture of the head to knee view. Silly girl.


Here's the best face shot. Because she was bent and her chin was at her chest, we couldn't get a clear shot. Her head is on the right side and you can see the dark spot of her right eye. (Maybe you can.) Kind of alien looking but it was just awesome to see!

Finally...

I saw a doctor! I'm about 17 weeks along in this pregnancy and I haven't gained any weight. I have been a little concerned but I had an appointment today and heard the heart beat so I feel great! I won't go into all the crazy details because they are really probably boring. I was just happy to hear the heart beat and now I can look forward to feeling it move around in a few more weeks. Hurray! I have an ultrasound on Tuesday to double check the date and maybe I can talk the tech into finding out what I'm having. We shall see.