Saturday, March 17, 2012

3D Scans and a Placenta as a Pillow...

Our surrogate had a 3D scan today!!! Our good friend, David, sent along and he hurried home and scanned the hard copies so we had them to wake up to this morning. Things are definitely getting tight in there, as evident by our little girl using a placenta as a pillow! She looks just perfect all snuggled in, with her cute hand and chubby cheeks.  And for the first time ever on our scans we finally saw the "goods" -- confirming she was, in fact, definitely a GIRL!!!  I have to laugh because it took me about an hour to realize what I was staring at and then I got a little embarrassed..LOL...but there it was, and there was no mistakin' it!  I guess I'm just a bit out of practice recognizing that body part!

Here are some of the shots from the big day...31 weeks today!  61 days and counting...

We say she's smiling...but maybe it's just gas.





I think the strategically placed text "IT'S A GIRL!!" tipped me off a bit.  DUH.

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    1. She does look sweet, doesn't she? And hopefully that peaceful of a sleeper! :-)

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  2. Yes definitely a girl! Gorgeous baby photos

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    1. Poor girl I've exposed her on the blog already! Thanks!

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  3. Awwwww.... very cute with her placen-tillow. :)

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    1. There's a nice ring to that. Maybe we COULD sell these in maternity stores? Ummm...gross.

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  4. How exciting are these pics!!! Soon you will meet her for the very first time!!!

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    1. And she almost looks full grown! We are so, so close...hurling downhill! May will be here before we know it.

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  5. Great pics! I think I saw that same pillow advertised at Sharper Image!

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    1. It's the Sharper Image Placent-illow, like Jason said! Haha.

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  6. She is beautiful! I say she is smiling!

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    1. Thanks Aleksandra...smiling all the way to the finish line.

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  7. What a cutie! She's totally smiling! How exciting that you're getting so close!

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    1. It's nuts how close we are. I am amazed at how fast it has flown since January 1. Our cutie is almost here...

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  8. Awe...I love ultrasound pics. Shes super cute! My surrobabe was licking her placenta when we had her 3D done lol

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    1. The U/S images are amazing now. And video was even cooler. She opened her mouth a couple times during the scan. We think she's very talented already...

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  9. Wow, she's already beautiful in her ultrasound pics! You guys are in trouble! Congrats on a fantastic update!

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    1. Thanks Bernadette...you'll have two beautiful ones just after us. Can't wait to see your scans!

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  10. Very sweet pictures of your baby girl. I love how amazing ultrasounds are now!

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    1. Awwww. Thank you...we were so looking forward to this scan and it came out wonderfully. Something to keep forever...

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  11. BEAUTIFUL!!!! She is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  12. Awwwww She is already her both Daddies little girl! I can feel how proud you are already! Good luck for the next coming weeks for the safe arrival of your little girl.

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  13. Amazing photos from the scan! You two must be beyond yourselves with anticipation! All the best.
    Jim

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  14. I had to laugh when you finally figured out what you were looking at...that is so gay...only know your own kind...lol! Things are comin' along so well for you...Smiles!Ron

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    1. Well I felt a little weird about it and then I thought, "more of this to come in the future so we might as well get used to it!" Smiles back..

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  15. She just looks so snug in there and a real good sleeper (fingers crossed).... in years to come she will be mortified knowing that her "fifi" has been on show lol....so happy for you both.

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  16. She's a proper cutie pie. Great pictures too. She will have you wrapped around her finger before you realise it. Girls are just so bold and forward but cute too. Good Luck and enjoy her! They grow up TOO fast.

    Anne
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