We had an ultrasound this morning following Monday's appointment with Duckie. Duckie had thought Baby Storms (and consequently, the bump) were measuring a little small for how far along I am in pregnancy. However, the second time he measured the bump, all was well. Still, Duckie decided to get an ultrasound, just to make sure everything was progressing. Plus, he said it's never a bad idea to get a picture of the baby's measurements, weight, and positioning. Well, I am very pleased to report that Baby Storms is measuring right on track! My tiny heavyweight is now topping the scales at 5lbs 6oz...they can't tell how tall he is since he's all scrunched up. I also made the technician confirm that we're definitely having a boy. He's also got a full head of hair. I can't believe they can see that sort of thing on an ultrasound, but the technician pointed it out to me, and sure enough, it looks like little blades of grass coming off of his head. His heart beat continues to remain steady as well. If you really want to get into the detail of things, I've also got a posterior placenta, which means that it's located at his back. It's basically why I've been feeling him move, kick, and punch so much. Had the placenta been anterior, it would have acted like a cushion, making the jabs and pokes much less apparent.
I got a close up of his face as well, and I have to say that I think he looks a lot like me. He still has Jeff's nose, but it looked like he had my mouth and forehead. Jeff says we'll just have to wait and see because he doesn't really think you can tell that sort of thing on an ultrasound. I secretly hope he looks exactly like Jeff because he's just so handsome...I don't know that I'd make a very handsome boy...
So, here is Baby Storms' final in utero picture...the next one I post of him will be after he's been born - and we only have five weeks and six days to go!
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