27 Weeks

Yesterday we had our 27 week checkup which included a sonogram and glucose test. We hadn't had a sonogram since 16 weeks so both Chad and I were very excited to see our baby girl again. She has been very active lately so I was hoping to see her moving around on the screen.

Of course, when the time came for our sonogram, she was pretty mellow. We did get to see her sucking her thumb. We could see her move her arm to her mouth and then see her jaw bones move up and down. It was absolutely facinating. She was also so much bigger on the screen this time. We could see her eye sockets, nose, heart beating and more.

The sonographer started taking her measurements and then said, "This is a big baby". Chad and I just looked at each other and asked what exactly that means. She said it could be that she is tall and has long legs. I choose to believe that is the case.

After the sonogram we headed up to see our Doctor. Again, first thing he said when he read the sonographer report was, "Big baby". He quickly reassured us that she isn't abnormally big, just on the bigger side. He also told us the sonographer tends to measure a little larger than the baby actually is. All that being said, he said we're doing everything right. So far I have gained 20 pounds, again he said fairly normal. Chad loves to see me get on that scale!

From here on out we have appointments every two weeks. As of now we are still on target for our St. Patty's Day (3/17/09) delivery.

In this sonogram photo you can see the side of the baby's head, with her little face looking up. You should be able to make out her eyes and nose. The two little round shapes toward the top are her fists. She looks pretty cozy to me!