Today, we had our first trimester screening, which is actually done in the beginning of the second trimester. The doctor's just check for chromosome abnormalities, including Down Syndrome. They do some genetic screening, a blood test, and to our surprise an ultrasound. I was pumped when I heard that getting poked with a needle was going to pay off! Luke had an OCS board meeting today, which is where he is on a panel, with other officers, who interview soldiers wanting to go to OCS (Officer Candidate School). There was no way he could "get out" of it, so he wasn't going to be able to come to the appointment. However, the appointment lasted much longer than anticipated, and Luke was able to make it to the ultrasound. I'm so happy he was there to see the baby, it just made our day!
It was amazing to see an ACTUAL looking baby moving around (last time, it looked like a blob).
Well, I was always warned that I would be paid back one day for my, lets just say, ridiculous behaviors as a child. Well, the first 'behavior' appeared on the screen today...the baby was sucking his/her THUMB. Oh dear! It was the most precious sight you have ever seen. I cannot believe a 14 week old baby can find it's mouth and begin the AWFUL (cute) habit of sucking his/her thumb. We were laughing so hard that the ultrasound monitor was bopping all around. Luke and I couldn't believe that it's legs were kicking and it's arm was moving back and forth. We even saw it's mouth open and close. SO COOL! Technology can really bring some amazing moments to life!
It was amazing to see an ACTUAL looking baby moving around (last time, it looked like a blob).
Well, I was always warned that I would be paid back one day for my, lets just say, ridiculous behaviors as a child. Well, the first 'behavior' appeared on the screen today...the baby was sucking his/her THUMB. Oh dear! It was the most precious sight you have ever seen. I cannot believe a 14 week old baby can find it's mouth and begin the AWFUL (cute) habit of sucking his/her thumb. We were laughing so hard that the ultrasound monitor was bopping all around. Luke and I couldn't believe that it's legs were kicking and it's arm was moving back and forth. We even saw it's mouth open and close. SO COOL! Technology can really bring some amazing moments to life!
Everything looked perfect!
I guess I am going to have to draw up a list of "techniques" my parents tried with me to quit the ol' thumb suckin': Hot sauce, Vaseline, gloves...yeah, it goes on. ..none of which worked. I always told my mom "I came out with it in (within minutes), and I'm going out with it in". haha. Yeah, right! Well, I guess the habit lives on. My dad, me, and now lil' Wayne.
He (I keep calling it a him)/SHE was busy, so here are the best pictures the tech could get:
Luke has decided that the baby "totally" has his nose. I'll go with that, he has a nice nose!
Waving "hello"..
I'm kind of cute for being only 14 weeks old..
Tiki thinking "What in the hell is that"...
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Also, a happy Veteran's Day to all of our American soldiers.
I know I am proud of mine! XOXO
Molly! Found your blogspot link on facebook. I hate that you are so far away and not in fay anymore but love that i can see pictures and updates on you and your growing family!!!
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