I did finally get to keep my ultrasound appointment. They do take their time during this one, looking at all the bones and organs, making sure everything is developing okay. The technician showed us the head, heart, legs, arms, spine, everything. It was really interesting. And cool.
When she would pause for a moment, we could see the baby moving around. At one point, the baby thumped so hard that I said, “Woah, I felt that!” And the tech replied that it moved the camera, too. Strong little bugger, huh?
I’ve really been feeling a lot of movement. It’s like a flutter, but it has been getting more pronounced in the past week. One of my friends was utterly amazed that I started feeling movement so early. I guess some people just do. Maybe it stems from my lifelong internal issues. I just notice things in my abdomen. And I knew immediately that it wasn’t gas. As the movements get stronger, I know that I was dead-on. It’s so weird, yet so cool at the same time.
The tech gave us a pic of the baby’s foot, and one showing the gender (with an arrow – hee!). And then, she gave us some 3D pics. Woah, I wasn’t expecting that we’d get those. By this time (towards the end of the appointment), the baby must have been annoyed with all of the poking and prodding. Wee one was staying close the uterus wall, head turned into the side. The tech did manage to give us some profile pics.
Here’s our little thinker.
My best friend and my husband both say this is one of my mannerisms. Perfect match. It’ll be interesting to see who this kid turns out to be.
By the way, it’s a boy.
We are so looking forward to seeing you, wee one. You’re already so loved.
