We actually went in for our 20-week ultrasound at 19 weeks because it had been four weeks since my last visit. Apparently most people use this peek inside to learn the gender of their unborn child, but we are not most people. We have decided to wait until Poppy is born for the big surprised to be revealed. And yes, because we don't know the gender, we have adopted the neutral name "Poppy" to refer to our baby. Chris's grandmother was concerned when she realized just how accustomed we have already grown to using that name. "I hope that doesn't stick after that baby is born!" she declared with great concern. Don't worry grandma, we picked this temporary name in part because we know that it will not stick.
The ultrasound took about 45 minutes because Poppy would not move throughout the entire thing. The tech was able to confirm that all the anatomy looked great but she couldn't get one view of the heart that she needed. No need to worry, but we'll get you another ultrasound in 8 weeks to check again. Another look at my unborn baby - sounds good to me!
The ultrasound took about 45 minutes because Poppy would not move throughout the entire thing. The tech was able to confirm that all the anatomy looked great but she couldn't get one view of the heart that she needed. No need to worry, but we'll get you another ultrasound in 8 weeks to check again. Another look at my unborn baby - sounds good to me!
So here are the pictures from the Anatomy Ultrasound. Poppy weighed in at about .68 pounds and is a grey blob no more. Its incredible to me how quickly a tiny group of cells can transform into a perfectly formed, although small and immature, human body.
"Facing Your Own Foot"
"Arm"
"Face"If you look closely you can see the lens of the eye looking back at you!
"Arm Extended Over Head"
"Face and Abdomen"
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