March 17, 2009

| March 17, 2009

Today is our first trimester screening where we are tested for our risk of the baby having Down’s Syndrome or Trisomy 18.  It is such a nerve-racking day.  The only upside is that we get yet another ultrasound when they will look for the nucheal translucency. Thank God Dr. Bailey already told us at our last appointment that he sees it and the measurement looks good.  That helps.  More bloodwork for me – Yippee!!  Please note my sarcasm….

This ultrasound photo was shocking! We can’t believe how much our baby now looks like, well….a BABY!  It’s only been 2 weeks since we saw the little Munchkin last.

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The NT scan showed at 1.6 which is awesome.  The little bean is 7.4cm now.

March 2, 2009

| March 2, 2009

Back at the OB again, only 2 weeks later.  Dr. Bailey is great and is letting me come back quickly because he knows how nervous we are.  Gotta love a doctor who will cater to your neuroses

Baby is 3.91cm (growing fast) with a heart rate of 169 beats per minute. I swear it’s a girl, because the old wives tale says fast heartbeats are girls, but who knows….

In the first photo, you can see the little bean’s arms.

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And in the next, baby’s face.  I think I am carrying an alien!

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February 18, 2009

| February 18, 2009

Baby’s second ultrasound. We are now at our new OB’s office – God we love him!  Our little bean is 1.8cm with a heart rate of 156 beats per minute and doing great!

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February 12, 2009

| February 12, 2009

Baby’s first ultrasound – we were so nervous.  But seeing that little heart beat for the first time sure worked wonders towards easing our minds!  Baby is 1.7cm long with a heartbeat of 176 beats per minute.

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