As promised, I convinced the doctor to do one more ultrasound. I really didn't have to convince much, everyone at the Dr's office is very pleasant, always relaxed and in a "no rush" attitude.
She/he seemed to be asleep at first, which was a disappointment because it's easier to see with movement.... then she/he started hiccuping. That was hilarious to watch as the vertebra curled quickly, bending the whole body with each hiccup.
Polaroid #1:
This is a pretty good representation of the head and torso. You can clearly see the bubble of a head (darker areas are the brain/skull), she/he is face down (sideways in my belly) on the big white area, which is the placenta. The vertebra is also quite prominent as it glows bright white and has distinct ridges. Legs and arms are not very visible here. Polaroid #2:
This one took a little bit of staring to get it right. Click on this small image to see the same one w/out all the lines.
Inchworm is curled on the pillowy placenta facing the "camera", sucking her/his thumb. If you look close enough, you can see she/he is laying on her/his right side, sucking the right hand with a dim left arm on the placenta. Follow the very visible vertebra down to the tiny little legs (one is more prominent).
Polaroid #3:
This is just the last one. It isn't quite as clear as the others... but looks a lot like the top scan. Overall, this was a very exciting appointment for us.
There are arguments that too many ultrasounds will harm the baby (radiation), but I was selfish and wanted pictures for the blog and to be able to show John (and everyone) how baby-like Inchworm is getting. John said that the baby will come out with a tan if I keep asking for them! *lol*
6 comments:
I went to the appt. with Molly and inchworm is soooooo cute! Her hiccuping was so adorable! Such a sleepy little thing. The doctors office is so fabulously decorated. The waiting room looks like a cozy little living room. The bathroom I used even looked like one you would use in a home. I was so impressed with how it seemed like you were in a home and not an office.
How funny about the hiccups! That was nice of Inchworm to make things a little more interesting for you. I think it's so cute that she's already sucking her thumb! (Or "he/his" but I think girl, too) How exciting! And GREAT job on translating the ultrasounds :)
Very Neat! Cant wait to see the Ultrasound in december! Those hiccups wont be so nice when inchworm gets bigger though especially when they wake you up in the middle of the night.
Oh, how exciting. I am so excited for inchworm to come in this world. John and Molly will make the best parents. They are bringing a wonderful joy into their awesome family. Congratulations to you both. The ultrasounds look great and yes great job in translating!
Always thinking of you, Danielle
Cute, Cute, Cute! Baby Inchworm is adorable. You know, if he/she turns out to be a boy, he/she is never going to live down the comments on this blog, since everyone is convinced he/she is either a girl or a shman. :) At least we know one thing for sure---the baby is a thumb-sucker and a cuddler. "...and when you were in my tummy you loved to use my placenta as a pillow..."
Love, Robyn
Is it wierd that my first thought at seeing the picture was ,"Oh, the baby's so beautiful!!!" I know you can't see much, but it just looked perfect!!! (sigh) Such a wonderful and amazing thing. I'm happy for you two.
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