The anatomy ultrasound was one of the most exciting moments of the pregnancy. We got to see every part of this baby boy from each bone, to his bladder to his boy parts. Unfortunately, we were unable to get a good view of his spine, as he takes after mommy's stubbornness. The anatomy ultrasound checks to make sure that everything is where it should be and growing in proportion (with the bonus of finding out the baby's gender). Most importantly, especially for daddy, is the spine measurement that is obtained during this ultrasound to rule out (along with a blood test) spina bifida. In order to get the measurement, the baby has to be face down in mommy's uterus so that the spine is exposed with room around it. Despite twisting every which way on the bed (including having it tipped so my head was way down), emptying my bladder twice to make more room for him, and dancing about the room try to shake him into a turn, he wouldn't budge. So, we had a wait another few weeks before breathing easily. On Saturday, September 10, at 22.5 weeks, we were able to return for another ultrasound. Luckily, the little man was face down at the start of the ultrasound. He was also head down for the first time in my pregnancy. Here's hoping he doesn't return to that breach position! Thankfully, baby's spine is formed and straight and all looks good! Oh, and he also has my ski-jump nose :-) Check out that profile!
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