Well, it's been awhile. We didn't post after our last appointment since there wasn't much to tell. Last time, the baby's heart rate was still fairly high at 158. I hadn't gained a pound and everything was growing just like it should be. It was a quick, in and out, wham bam type of appointment... this time, however was different.
We will warn you before we tell you what it is, but this is what we found: Today, we are 21 weeks and 5 days... the baby's heart rate was 148 and the little one weighs a whole pound! Baby was arms up and legs out (after a little wiggling - when we first started it's legs were crossed and it took a little convincing). We could see the spine and brain, all four chambers of the heart, and femurs and all the bones in the hands and feet. The doctor says everything looks good. The baby's kidneys are showing a little on the big side (not so big that they are off the charts, and they are still showing in the normal range, just high normal), so next month we are going to have another ultrasound to check out the size progression. It is highly possible that they will be the correct size next month, but they just want to make sure that all is well. Here is baby Rodes!:
Ok... so, here is the fun part, our ultra sound tech gave a couple pictures without what this little persons sex is so.... here is the first picture without any indication as to where anything is... if you dont want to know what this little person is, that it's time to stop looking. If you think you can look and guess without specifics than here ya go:
And if you need some help as to figuring out what you are looking at:
Ok, so finally.... IT'S A BOY!! His left leg is stretched out and his right leg is tucked behind him!
