11w4d - NT scan looked great

Back from our appointment and everything's looking great so far. The little one was so cute again on the u/s. When they first put the u/s on, it was laying there with it's back facing us. I was scared for a second because I couldn't see the h/b, but then that beautiful flickering appeared and I could breathe again. Then for the first minute or so it wouldn't change positions so the u/s tech pushed a few times on my stomach - we needed the baby to turn into the right position to do the NT measurements. Well after one of the pushes the baby flipped around a couple times, did some kicks and then settled into the perfect position for the measurements. Nice & easy the rest of the way. The u/s tech measured the nuchal translucency 3 times (per their procedure) and the measurements were 1.37, 1.43, and 1.3mm. Great measurements for where we're at at 11w4d. And a nasal bone was present and measureable (the absence of a nasal bone can be an indicator of Down's.) The nurse then did the finger prick for the bloodwork and I should have those results by Friday. But so far, we're looking good.

Next we were onto the vitals - b/p was 122/74 which is about my usual, pulse was 75. Weight gain so far in the first trimester is 3.5 pounds. The doctor listened to my heart, my breathing, and did a breast exam...a very thorough breast exam. I was wondering what DH thought about this very thorough breast exam as he sat in the room and watched - was he uncomfortable watching that? No. On the contrary his thoughts were - "Hell yeah" (a common reaction to the sight of my rack.) This was followed by him thinking "So it ain't just me -they really are that big. They don't fit in his hands either." Good god, my husband makes me laugh!!! I love you honey!

We then met with the doctor in his office to fill out the paperwork for surgery on Monday. I should get a call from the hospital this week telling me what time we have to be there on Monday. By this time next week, I'll be recovering in the hospital (oh, how I hate trying to sleep in a hospital bed, but it will all be worth it.)

Well, here are some pictures from today's u/s.

Baby with his hand up by his mouth (we could even count all 10 fingers on today's u/s.)



On it's side. The crown rump length from this angle measured 5.47cm making it measure a few days ahead at 12w1d.



Similar shot to the one above, but you'll notice the crown rump length measured slightly smaller, dating it to 12w0d. (You can see why the measurements can be off a little.)



Pic from when they measured the nasal bone.



I seriously think I'm going to need a photo album for this baby just for his/her u/s pics!