Great News 12 Week Doctor Visit

So in between the feet of snow we've gotten this winter, I had my 12 week doctor check-up, ultrasound, and genetic screening. This is the doctor's appointment where we learn of the odds that our little pistachio could have any genetic defeats. The first thing I learned about pistachio is that this is going to be one stubborn child! But then again, we already guessed this since stubbornness runs strong in all sides of our family. The ultrasound technician needed to get a profile shot of pistachio where his/her body was not laying on the membrane. Apparently, the head can't be too far up or too far down. She said it was a lot like getting the moon and the stars to align. Well, after bouncing the ultrasound wand on my belly a million times, having me cough, poking me in the abs, and having me flip from one side to the next, we finally got the shot we were looking at. Pistachio is doing great! Around 2 inches now and the heart beat is going strong. It's still amazing to see the little one on the screen just laying there enjoying life. The hands were raised near the head and the little feet were stretched upright and crossed at the ankles. So after the ultrasound, I met with the doctor who was very pleased! She looked at the measurements and reported that pistachio is doing great and is not looking like he/she is at risk for any genetic abnormalities. The nose is forming, baby is growing, and I'm putting on a few pounds. The doctor considered this great news and told me to keep doing what I've been doing as everything seems to be fine!

Pistachio's 12 week ultrasounds. In the top ultrasound from right to left you have Pistachio's head, eye, nose, mouth, chin, chest, and belly, then darkness. If you go straight up on the left hand side you will see little dots. These are Pistachio's little feet and toes. Awwww! We love you already little one!