Ultrasound!

Today was the big day, and Michael and I were finally able to see what's going on in my uterus.  It turns out that there really is a baby in there--one that moves around quite a bit and is a bit camera-shy.  In fact, she is so camera-shy that the doctor has ordered another ultrasound to be taken in four weeks because she couldn't get any good head measurements.  And yes, I said "she".  The doctor is "almost certain" it is a girl.  Behold the ultrasound pictures (you can click on them to see the full-size versions):

So, what you are looking at above (what, can't you tell?) is the baby's head toward the right side, with one of her arms sticking up. The baby's head was facing down, toward my back, and she wasn't inclined to move out of that corner of my uterus.

This picture is supposedly evidence that we're having a girl.  What you are looking at is the other end of the baby--her bottom and legs.  One of the legs isn't fully visible in this shot, while the other is.  Apparently, our little girl is already quite the prim little lady, and was reluctant to display her sex.  In the brief glimpses she did afford, however, the doctor was convinced that she was, indeed, a she.  It will probably be more apparent during the next ultrasound.

 This picture is my favorite--her left foot! Isn't it cute?!

When I was looking at the monitor while the doctor was moving the little paddle thing around, the only thing I could ever pick out was the spine and the heart.  I have no idea how they ever figured out that some of those little things are organs or particular bones, etc..  They just looked like fuzzy black, white, and gray things to me.  In any case, it was still absolutely fascinating, and I'm so happy that I saw her move (especially since I haven't felt her move yet) and that so far, everything looks like it is on course for healthy development.  She is estimated to weigh about 7 ounces right now, and the due date has changed by a mere two days--June 22nd.  So I really am that far along.  Here is a new picture of the bump:

 Sorry for the hair. I couldn't be bothered this morning--I was too excited about my appointment!  I put the same shirt on for comparison's sake, but I can't wear the jeans I'm wearing in the previous picture anymore.  It may not look like there's much of a difference to you, but my belly is definitely hanging over the edge of my maternity jeans. Plus, I am pretty sure that the boobs have gone up in size just a smidge yet again. Great.  Anywho, the belly is definitely growing, and is starting to get in the way when I'm typing on my laptop (I perch it on the arm of the couch since Goose is taking up the space on my lap).


I'm so excited. :)