2nd Trimester Screening & Research Study Visit #2 - 19 Weeks

Today, Larsen and I set off to our 2nd trimester screening.  First, we met with a genetics counselor who thought we came from pretty healthy families! Next, we had an ultrasound that lasted over an hour.  The technician checked out every bone and organ of the baby. We found out that the femur is only 2.86cm long!  To conclude our visit, a doctor came in to tell us that everything looks normal and healthy! I do have placenta previa and a fibroid but as of now, they are nothing to worry about. 


Next, we went to another building for the second appointment of the research study.  This appointment was very similar to the other, except the ultrasound was 3D.  This time, the baby was not as cooperative, so the pictures didn't come out as well as they could have.  He insisted on smooshing his face into the side of my uterus.  Below are a few...my favorite is the last one where he places his hand over his eye.  

Oh...by the way...we found out we are having a boy and as of today, he weighs 10oz.  I was so excited to tell Stephen and Kayla. Stephen is siked, of course, to have a little brother on the way! Kayla made the greatest face of surprise when she found out! I love them!