Level 2 ultrasound!

May 10, 2010 haphilp
Tags: pregnant

I had my level 2 ultrasound done on Friday. That is where they check out all of the baby’s systems, measure bones and everything else (including the brain) to check for any problems. It is also generally done at a point when you can find out the sex of the baby.

Most importantly, the baby is doing great. Everything they found only lowered the chances that the baby would have Downs Syndrome or either of the Trisomy issues they specifically check for. They found nothing of any concern whatsoever. Huge relief, even though my numbers from the NT test were already very good.

Secondly, the baby was not modest, and they were able to get a good shot to indicate the sex. And…it’s a girl!!!! I was completely shocked. I wanted a girl, but had been preparing myself for a boy, because that just seemed most likely. IUI timing, my husband’s family history, it all just seemed like it was pointing to boy. I had even prepared more for boy names than girls, that’s how convinced I was. So I am shocked, but so happy! The doctor was even able to get a second look when she came in, and confirmed the tech’s prediction.

I am still getting used to saying “she” instead of “he”, though.