Genetic Disease Screening Sonogram

Baby Profile

At 12 weeks, (8/25/10), Donald and I went for a genetics screening sonogram. This was a screening we chose to do, to know if our child has Down Syndrome or Tri 18. The screening includes a few blood tests, but the sonogram was so much fun! We got an awesome sonogram tech who was chatting with us about everything! She informed us that our baby did not have any excess fluid around its neck and that it was negative for Down Syndrome and Tri 18. Yey!

Cute Arm

Cute Leg

  

It's a BOY!

After the important stuff was out of the way, Donald and I asked her to look for the baby's gender. She didn't hold back...she told us that boys have three dots in the genital area, while girls have one dot/line. When she saw our baby's area she saw three dots! She said we would have to confirm it's a boy in a few more weeks with a practitioner, but that she was STRONGLY sure it was a BOY!!! Donald and I are very excited to have a boy and have already started planning all of the sports he will play! :)

Second Doctor's Appointment

At 11 weeks (8/21/10) we went for our monthly prenatal check-up. No sonogram on this visit :( But we did get to hear the baby's heart beat. The nurse informed us that the heartbeat was at 160, right where it should be at 11 weeks. She predicted that it was a girl, because it was easier to find her heartbeat. We can't wait to see if she is right!!!

First Sonogram

At 7 weeks (7/21/10) we went to our first doctor's appointment. We confirmed the pregnancy and got our first look at the little peanut. Our due date is March 6, 2011! We even got to hear the tiny hear beat! Donald was so excited to hear the beating heart, it was absolutely priceless. I was stunned to say the least! :)

As for my symptoms, I have been EXTREMELY LUCKY! No morning sickness, thank god!! I have been tired, achy, and moody. ;)

Welcome!

We are so excited to be on this journey to parenthood! This blog will allow us to include everyone near and far over the next 9 months. Check back soon for new pics and posts!