Friday, June 24, 2011

Now is NOT the time for modesty!

I went to the doctor this morning, very excited about the ultrasound. I was so excited to find out if my baby is a boy or girl! BUT… Baby had other plans. The legs were closed the entire time, so the tech couldn’t see anything. Also, the baby’s butt was under my belly button, so there were lots of shadows, and she couldn’t get to the right angle. I was disappointed, but very happy to see that all the measurements and everything look great. The doctor said Baby’s measuring at about 35/100 on the range of babies. I said, so it’s small? But no, it’s just fine, just right in the middle. Finally later the hubs said it’s within one standard deviation of the mean. Which makes sense to me! Why don’t they explain it that way?

I think the doc and the ultrasound tech made up some stuff that they weren’t able to see on today’s ultrasound, so I “have” to come back in to complete the anatomy scan. I was thrilled to find out I get another ultrasound on Monday. The doc said his wife would kill him if she found out he made someone wait another four weeks or more to find out the sex! Love that!

I really wanted to go buy something for the baby this weekend (nothing yet!) and start the registry, but I guess it will have to wait until next week. Oh well, the only thing that matters is the baby is healthy, and measuring right on track! And we're halfway done - 20 weeks tomorrow!!!

24 comments:

  1. So glad they are giving you another chance to see the baby on Monday...so exciting. I'm guessing it's a girl for some reason. Hey, I have a 50% chance of being right. :-)

    I'm sure it will be much easier to start the registry once you know whether you are on team pink or blue.

    Have fun picking stuff out!

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  2. What a bummer about not being able to know! I hope Monday things go better!!

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  3. Well, at least you know you have a modest baby! :) That's definitely disappointing that you didn't get to find out the gender today, but I'm so happy you get to have another u/s on Monday.

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  4. Is this a sign of things to come? A defiant toddler? A willful teenager? "Nope, mom, just because you want to see me hoo ha does NOT mean I have to show it to you!!!"

    Seriously, congrats on making it halfway. I'm so happy for you.

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  5. Oh no, how frustrating! But I'm REALLY glad the baby is looking good-- and now we have ultrasounds on the same day! I'll be refreshing your page quite a bit (again) then ;)

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  6. Alex, it sounds like your doctor is wonderful! I know my place would have made me wait.
    I cna't wait to hear if baby isn't so modest on Monday!!!!
    Waiting t find out the sex can be excruciating, but at least you know it is healthy!!!

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  7. yeah!! More baby pictures for you! Congrats on 20 weeks. This is such a great moment for you!

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  8. Oh no...that's too bad! Well, hopefully the little one will be spread eagle at the next apt! We can only hope!!! Glad all is well. Have a great weekend lady! :-)

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  9. Bummer!!!!! So glad you get to go back quickly!

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  10. Baby wants to keep you guessing! You have a great dr to allow you to come back. When I was pregnant, I was high risk so I got to have ultrasounds every other week, then it was every week. I can't imagine only having 2 ultrasounds the entire pregnancy!!

    You are half way there mamma!! Enjoy your weekend!

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  11. The suspense! So glad everything looks great. You'll know soon! And happy halfway!!!! xoxo

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  12. (This is Marissa from Eggs in a Basketcase)

    So glad your baby is healthy!!! And that you've got a compassionate doctor and another date to come. Poke that baby around some!!

    Congrats on the half-way mark!

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  13. Ah man, Alex! Well, at least you only have to wait until Monday!!! Can't wait to hear!!

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  14. Glad the baby is looking good. Can't wait to hear what he/she is.

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  15. Yaay for halfway mark! Hmmm, I was getting girl vibes initially, but now IMO predicting a boy. Hope he isn't shy on Monday! Xoxoxoxo.

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  16. Haha what a cliffhanger. Looking forward to an update =)

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  17. olala Alex! jsavais pas que tu étais enceinte! Comme je suis heureuse pour vous!! faut qu'on se parle bientot ça fait un bail!!!
    Bisous :D

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  18. Congrats on making it halfway and that things are looking good even though baby did not want to show off his/her privates. How wonderful, though, that you get another peek at baby so soon!!

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  19. Ah!,!!!! But at least you get another look!

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  20. IEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! LOL, that is sooo awesome. Super healthy, feisty kiddo, that is just sooo cool and YEAH for another ultrasound!

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  21. Half way! Oh, how exciting!! And the suspense abut the sex will make finding out even more exciting. I can't wait to hear. I'm guessing GIRL.

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  22. wow!! that is great news!! My friend had that happen too! She said this appointment she had to move around and go into yoga poses! It took longer than an hour. I am glad everything is going well and your baby is doing great!

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  23. OMG you're halfway through!! Sorry the baby didn't cooperate! But yay for another u/s! I'll make sure to be stalking for your update!! I think it's a girl! :-)

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