The Ultrasound-the most amazing thing in the world!
On Friday we had our ultrasound. The appointment's scheduled time was 3:45 however do to delays beyond our control we started at 4:55. Mind you I had to drink a lot of water beforehand and with the extension of waiting--I really had to go to the bathroom. The technician we had was great. She was our age and very sweet. She said the she would measure my anatomy and then I could go to the bathroom and then we would look at the baby. Thanks to that because I am not sure I could have focused with having to pee so bad. Once the bladder was empty we were able to see the baby. OMG-the first image we saw on the screen was 2 feet with 10 ten toes-we both gasped. It only got better. We then saw the hand and legs moving all around. She showed us the brain and the heart. We heard the heartbeat and also watched the blood flow through the chambers. Bob admitted crying a "man tear". She next made the image 4D of the baby--we thought the baby looked a tad bit like an alien. The technician said this was normal. It was so crazy to see this baby that is inside of my belly. It was so surreal. I asked the technician when Bob would be able to feel the baby move because I have been feeling it for about 2 weeks. She mentioned maybe 4-5 weeks from now. On Saturday morning I placed my hand on my belly and I could feel it. I woke up Bob and placed his hand on the belly and the baby kicked. That was so great because I have been wanting to share that with him since the first time I felt it. I bet you are wondering--Did we find out the sex of the baby? We had the technician find out and she took at picture of the image, wrote it's a baby ____, and sealed in up in an envelope. Bob wanted to find out that night but I put it in a secret hiding place to save until Valentine's Day. I hope that we can hold out until then! Tomorrow is 20 weeks! Halfway!
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The baby definitely has your hands and feet~ Heidi (if the face goes to Bob).
YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!