We went to our first trimester screen today in hopes of finding out the gender of the baby. I found this really awesome perinatal expert in Raleigh and we were lucky to get an appointment pretty soon. So we went in for my 12 week 3 day ultrasound. The dr did the NT scan for down syndrome and other defects and said everything looks GREAT. Baby looks healthy. We are measuring a week behind, but he said it was because my conception dates were miscalculated. SO I am actually 11 weeks 5 days pregnant instead. Our new due date is Sept. 24th. He said baby is measuring right for everything and nothing of concern so far, so thats GREAT! We are very happy. Our ultrasound actually lasted over and hour and we got our OWN SCREEN to watch it on. Baby was sleeping for a majority of the time but we did get to see it move around a bit. We also got to hear the heartbeat which is going strong at 168 bpm!!
Anyway, back to the gender stuff, If we WOULD have been correct with our 12 week assumption, then we could have found out the gender of the baby today. But since we were a little off, he could only tell us 70% that the baby is.... a GIRL! CAUTION he said "he couldnt tell for sure because we are not 12 weeks" but if he had to lean more one way thats what he would guess. So heres hoping.
I also had to get my finger pricked. I was mad. Skyler made fun of me.
Our next appt is set for April 25 for the anatomy scan. We opted to go back to this dr again because he was so wonderful (im so bummed he cant be my OB, but he doesnt deliver babies anymore AND hes in raleigh) So 6 more weeks we will know the gender for sure. Guess ill hold off on buying pink stuff- SIGH.
HEY MOM AND DAD!
