Our Mellow Kid

I am amazed at how the ultrasound techs know exactly what they are seeing and measuring! We went yesterday and got to see the baby. The tech started measuring amniotic fluid, the head, limbs, and spine. She was telling us what she saw, but at times I just nodded and said "oh!" I think the kid is going to be a gymnast thought because he/she was in such a contorted position. Baby was laying down with his/her feet at the top of its head... knees in the nose. I said "baby, stretch out... your mamma's tall... you have room!"

I also hadn't eaten since lunch and the tech said "you have a mellow baby here!" The heartrate was 128 until she started poking around. Then the baby moved around for a minute or two and the rate went up to 138. Then back to sleep. I guess I should have eaten some sugar before I went in so he/she would be awake!

On a side note, we thought Phoebe was a mellow puppy too until we got her home and she started to howl. Not that I am comparing the two, but let's hope this one turns out to be right and the baby is mellow!

We got a video and three pictures. The pictures aren't great like I have seen others, but at least I can make them out! One is of the foot and the other two are of the head/face and part of the body. I'll admit, I was looking for a little more, maybe better pictures, but I won't complain. The tech said everything looked healthy and on target and that was our prayer! We even counted the fingers and toes (on one hand/foot at least).

We didn't find out the sex either, although it was a bit tempting! But I don't even know if she could have seen based on how he/she was in a ball. I guess we will know sometime in January!

I'll post the pictures later... I am going to have them scanned at work!