Last week Tail and I had our 18 week check-up! Eli took the morning off to go with us and what a lovely morning it was! Our appointment started off with a sonogram (yay!) during which they checked Tail's anatomy to make sure everything was growing properly. We were able to see the baby's heart and brain, which was super cool and well formed! We also saw the baby's fingers and leg bones and most importantly the baby's little face! Had we been so inclined, we could have found out the baby's sex at this sonogram, but we were able to say no and keep the surprise! The whole sonogram took under 10 minutes, but it was definitely the best part of the last few weeks. Eli and I were trying to keep the technician talking to draw out the sonogram, which worked for a few minutes, but eventually she cut us off. Here's one of the shots we were able to take home! Supposedly Tail is about 6 inches long (the size of a sweet potato) and weighs almost 1/2 a pound!
After the sonogram we talked to the doctor for a few minutes and he confirmed what the tech had said, Tail was growing properly and appeared to be very healthy! We also found out that Eli has type O+ blood. Boooo! Since I'm O- I'll have to be tested for antibodies and eventually get gamma globulin shots, just in case Tail inherited Eli's blood type. Oh well! A few shots are well worth it for a healthy baby!
In other news, I can now feel the baby kick! In fact, as I'm typing this the baby is kicking away! And Eli thought he was able to feel the baby the other night too! It's such an awesome feeling! Eli and I often prod at my stomach to get some reactions. I'm sure Tail isn't too happy with Mom and Dad, never letting the baby rest, but Tail will get revenge soon enough!
Apparently Eli and I forgot to take an 18 week belly picture, so here's a 19 week picture!
Getting Big!
I need to tell my tale of feeling tail kicking soon.
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