Tuesday, April 1, 2008

12 week ultrasound

Scott and I went to the doctor today for my 12 week checkup. I was just supposed to get a routine checkup and listen for the heartbeat, but the nurse told us she could do an ultrasound as well if we wanted her to. We both said yes right away, so excited to see how our baby is growing. She started with the ultrasound, and we were shocked at how big the baby had gotten in less than four weeks. We could see its arms, legs, the bones in the legs, a knee, fingers (it was even sucking its thumb for a little bit), its mouth, jaw bones, spine, heartbeat, nose, eyes. It was so incredible. It was moving like crazy, and we think it had the hiccups for part of the time. It also kept kicking its heel against the uterine wall and bouncing back and forth. The nurse asked which one of us (Scott or me) had rhythm because the baby looked like it was dancing (we both answered right away that it was me - and it made me so proud of our little baby). I know it's so soon, but we're already so proud of our child and feel like it's the most perfect baby in the world. It was so neat watching it live inside me. (We weren't able to hear the heartbeat today, so I'm really glad that the nurse did the ultrasound first - otherwise I would have panicked, thinking that something had happened to the baby). We are both so excited and are loving this experience more and more (especially since the morning sickness is becoming less apparent and food is starting to sound good again).
That random white thing by the baby's face is its hand. You can also see where the leg is bent. It was probably getting ready to kick.

17 comments:

  1. When your baby is an unbelieveable dancer like you and people ask you how long he or she has been dancing, you can literally answer, "Since the womb." That's pretty much awesome.

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  2. Hooray for growing baby! We are thrilled for you guys!

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  3. Yay! I am so excited! We are so happy for you guys!

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  4. Adorable! We are so happy for you two. You will be fabulous parents. As far as the rhythm things goes...we know the baby got it from you Liz, especially since Scott's direct quote to Jonathan was, "Those Kings fastbreak dancers have nothing on Liz" (or something like that). You must be an amazing dancer and your baby will be too:) Congratulations!

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  5. That's about the cutest little niece or nephew I've ever seen. That is so fun to see how much he/she's grown - I'm so excited!

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  6. wow- that's a great u/s picture-- it's so clear! any chance you'll start a family pool on whether it's a boy or girl? someone could rake it in at the family reunion....just a thought ;)

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  7. It already looks so cute! I'm so glad we live close so that I will get to be around when this little guy is born. We think it's gonna be a boy.

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  8. that's so cool! i went today too, but no ultrasound for me...that is seriously amazing to see that little babe's body! miss you!

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  9. Wow, that is so great! I remember Taylor's very first description of you was "she's a dancer" so it just seems so appropriate to have your little one dancing away inside!!! Congrats

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  10. So exciting!! So cute. Soak it up!

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  11. WOW look at the BABY in there! It no longer looks like a gingerbread man, it's a KID!! That is so so so exciting, I love seeing these pictures, and I'm glad that the morning sickness seems to be going away!

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  12. Wow! We've planned Christmas Vacation around meeting our new niece/nephew/cousin.

    We want to make more mocassins for him/her. Sounds like those dancing genes come from you and Scott! Remember the dancing at your wedding. So much fun too.

    Look how strong babies'facial features are already! Good job Liz. We pray that you and baby will continue to be healthy. It is hard work growing and birthing a baby, but you can do it!

    When the worry comes, go spend a few hours in the Temple...


    Love
    SD Perrymans

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  13. Cute makeover. Please tell me how - I'm in desperate need.

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  14. I found you through Jillian's blog! What a darling baby you already have - and you're still in your jeans. Good work to both of you.

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  15. I'm emberassed to say that I didnt even know you were pregnant. Some friend I am. Congrats. Jillian sort of updated me on things as far as your pregnancy goes (and I read your blog), what a trial... And at the same time an opportunity to count your blessings. Isn't it crazy how they go from little blobs to miniture humans in a matter of weeks?!?

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  16. Hey! I grew up with Scott in good ol' Tehachapi...I found you guys through the Macon's blog. Anyway, it was awesome to see Scott and be able to see his cute wife & baby! Tell him "hi" for me! -Lora (Schall)

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