25 Weeks / Ultrasound 3

Today we had our third ultrasound. This was a regular one that the doctor suggested we have every 4-6 weeks just to make sure everything looks ok with the single umbilical artery. The technician said everything looks right on track and he is developing well. Kidneys, stomach, brain, spine: all look a-ok. This appointment coincided with the beginning of the 25th week of pregnancy. Little Jack weighs in at just under 2 pounds right now.

The technician, Mary Anne, was very nice and helpful and put us at ease. Today was my first exposure to the staff at Alexian Brothers and I have to say they are ten times nicer and more attentive than the staff at Condell. She even gave us some fun pictures, besides the profile shots above, that really made our day. Take a look!


It may be hard to make out, but the thing next to the arrow is Jack's scrotum. Confirmation (3rd time!) that we are having a little boy!






While Mary Anne was trying to get Jack to give us one of the profile shots (he was very stubborn and kept moving around), we got to see him lift his little hand next to his face and we could make out the fingers and thumb. And then, he went right ahead and stuck his thumb in his mouth. It was amazing!

And this was the final shot. Seemingly tired from all that posing, Jack yawned! He yawned! It is so weird how these normal little things are amazing when it is your baby. If you look at the photo, you can make out the nostrils above his mouth and get a pretty great view of our little boy!

Well, that was all for this visit. Pretty great stuff! Now, back to decorating his room!