18 Week Appointment

Latest appointment - check
Anatomy scan - check
Seeing the baby move all around - check

18 weeks
We were excited to have our appointment Wednesday afternoon to see the high-risk doctor and get our anatomy scan. They took so many pictures of the baby and did all kinds of measurements. The baby's size is right on target, the heart rate was good to go at 150 and all necessary parts are present and accounted for! We did make it through without finding out the gender- eeks!

We have another appointment with them in eight weeks to measure the growth between now and then. They can't see blood clots with the ultrasound, but if the growth doesn't stay on track they can sense a potential problem.
Before that, we see our regular doctor in just a few weeks.
18 weeks tiny feet
As for Mom, I'm feeling pretty good. The belly is slowing expanding and I'm dealing with some back pain already, but nothing too major at this point. We're excited to keep moving forward with a healthy baby and healthy Momma. Maybe we'll even cross a few things off the ever growing to-do list this weekend!

Thanks everyone for the continued prayers for a healthy pregnancy and your well wishes. Enjoy your latest sneak peak of Little Underwood.


Comments

  1. KarissaSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Such a cooperative little baby you have. Charlie was showing off right where tech put the sensor on my tummy, there were no questions to be had for more than 2 seconds. At least we wanted to know anyway! I'm so happy you are both doing well. Xo --

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