I actually felt confident going into the ultrasound that he was indeed a boy. The coolest thing happened while we were waiting for the appointment. We were sitting in the waiting room and this new mom walks in with her 6 week old adorable son, and we asked what his name was. She said "Liam." This is my top name pick!
The appointment itself was so cool. It was really fast (20 minutes at the very most?) and I couldn't see much since I was lying down, but seeing the spine, and heart chambers, and just how big he actually is, is totally incredible. The "money shot" was totally obvious - no mistaking this little one for a boy ;) The best part is that he's absolutely perfect - no problems at all, everything was right where it should be, and I gained nearly an entire week of pregnancy. In fact, on Sunday, I will be exactly half-way through!
Ok, since I have sailed right into the 19th week, let me give a little update from BabyCenter:
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! His brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that he may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to him, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you. Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. The arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of the body now. His kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on his scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on his skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
And here are a couple of photos from today -
THE BIG MONEY SHOT:
19w3d
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