Ultrasound at 20 Weeks

3D image from the front

Husband took an extended lunch break so we could go together to see the new baby in the ultrasound. Miss V loved being at a doctor's office, where she wanted to explore, but didn't have to be examined this time. Everything looked normal and healthy, and unlike Miss V, whose legs were crossed half of her ultrasound, this made his sex clearly known. We are having a son! He's been moving quite a bit (still too small to feel on the outside), and the ultrasound tech caught him moving his legs in a little run. I'm guessing he and Miss V will keep each other on their feet.

Baby kept his dukes up most of the time. The ultrasound technician had a hard time trying to get a good photo of his face because a tiny hand or an arm kept preventing it.

At this point it seems V has my face and eye shape, and Zak's fair hair, nose, and blue eyes. It'll be exciting to officially meet and see our little man in person when the time comes, which now seems to be coming very quickly.

Strong little legs

Profile view in 2D

Boy or Girl Baby

At my last doctor's appointment we scheduled the big ultrasound appointment, four weeks later. Amazingly, it timed perfectly to be on my birthday. We'd get to see our little Baby on the screen, make sure everything looked healthy, and find out if Baby is a boy or a girl.

They got us in first thing, and with a little extra ultrasound goo in my belly button, we were able to see our beautiful creation. It's so amazing to me how everything starts so small and simple, and cells grow, multiply, and specialize to become a beating heart, little arm bones, and working kidneys. One of my favorite parts was seeing the tiny mouth open and close a couple times, either to move around or yawn. The lady performing the ultrasound would explain, "Now, there are supposed to be three of those, and there are! The heart is supposed to move the blood right to left, and it does!" We were very relieved at the end of each sentence after the sudden anticipation.

This whole time Zak has been guessing Baby is a girl, and I had no maternal instincts about a boy or a girl. Most people when asked have guessed Baby is female, about one-third have guessed male. The lady gave us an 80 percent chance at first, then 90 percent, her highest guess, that Baby is female. Our little girl! Of course, she had her legs crossed like a lady, which made it more amusing. The woman had to try and wiggle Baby a couple times, "Wake up, Baby. Move around."

As my father-in-law always proclaims that I say, "Awww." That cute little button nose. Those sturdy arm bones. The tiny crossed legs. Thanks, again, Heavenly Father, for our Miracle.

About 17 weeks

At 19 weeks with my cousin's daughter