It's been a busy few days for us, today included. We had another 4-D ultrasound since Baby wouldn't cooperate last time and we also got some maternity photos taken by a friend! I just wanted to quickly share some of the 4D pics that we recieved today. The reason Baby Girl wouldn't cooperate is because she sleeps with her hands covering her face. She was like this even at our hospital ultrasound so I'm guessing that's her comfortable position. She did a bit better today but the pics still aren't as clear as what others may get. I guess that's the risk you take when you do these ultrasounds but it was still amazing to just watch her yawn, smile and move around...even if her face was buried in the placenta or covered with her hands and feet. :)
She reminds me so much of Kaiden in this picture. She definitely has the same nose as him. ^^
It was pretty awesome watching her smile... ^^
Our little sleepyhead ^^
She was getting very doze covering her face with her hands and feet. Not sure how this position could be comfortable... ^^
It almost looks like she is praying!
Pointing her fingers at the camera :)
My little hippie child...Kaiden gave us "the bird" at his 4D ultrasound and she threw this up lol. Hopefully it's a foreshadow of her chill personality.
A traditional shot. This way you can see her arm on her face. :)
I've been waiting for today's ultrasound. It's supposed to be the "gender reveal" and I just wanted to confirm that we are indeed having a girl since we found out the gender so early (and from a non-hospital place.) I was preparing myself for the idea that we may be having another boy but was happy to hear the re-confirmation that she is indeed, a girl. Though it was rather uncomfortable to drink lots and lots of water an hour before the appointment and even more uncomfortable having a stranger press on my belly to get images, I had a smile on my face the entire time. Baby Girl kept clasping her little hands together like she was praying. She also likes to keep her arms above her head (which is how I've been sleeping a lot lately.) It's always so neat to feel her kick but to actually watch her doing it at the same time is even more amazing. I was afraid that things wouldn't be as exciting the second time around but I can honestly say that I'm enjoying this pregnancy more than the first. There's not as much anxiety since I know what to expect and although everything isn't "new" to me, she is still just as special. I never thought I could make room in my heart for someone other than Ethan but when I met Kaiden, I did. I've already made room in my heart for her but I know it will grow exponentially when I actually see her beautiful face.Baby Size & Development:Papaya. Baby has grown over 2 inches this past week (which would explain my increased hunger symptoms!)Signs & Symptoms:
This morning was my 12-week ultrasound! I forgot how uncomfortable ultrasound's are. You have to drink a ton of water so that baby can be seen better. I must've had a ton of water because we could see the baby so clearly. He or she was asleep at first but after a while, we saw baby stretching and wiggling around it's little legs. I don't remember Kaiden being that active during his first ultrasound, so I'm a bit nervous this one may just as much of a ball of energy! The technician zoomed in and we were able to see it's heart beating. I can't help but get teary eyed. It's one thing to feel the symptoms of carrying a little life but to actually see what's going on inside leaves me at a loss for words. Although baby is only 6 cm long, there's already so much intricacy to his or her life! Everything looks healthy and based off the measurements and calculations, baby is 12 weeks and 6 days. According to my estimated due date, I'm 12 weeks and 2 days, so we aren't too far off.This picture is kind of difficult to tell (it's a cell phone pic of the pic) but the head is at the top and underneath that is the belly. The curved line is it's spine. My next ultrasound isn't until I'm 18-20 weeks (another 6-8 weeks) and that is when we find out the gender!