Apparently, the little monkey is already about 15cm (6in) long and weighs roughly 9oz. Baby's daily activities include swallowing amniotic fluid and movement…lots and lots of movement. Some of which I feel, but most of which I don't. The tiny jabs have been pretty incredible to feel. For about a week, without fail, every time I would lie on my side, I would feel little punches and kicks. It's been pretty quiet in there for the last couple of days, but I've been told by my midwife that it is completely normal. Babies are so small at this stage so they can easily turn and have all limbs facing mom's back. Nerve cells are rapidly developing, so the little person can hear the complete chaos of our house! When the girls are screaming and decide to throw a tantrum right in front of my belly, I quietly apologize for the noise. I guess soon enough the little monkey will have to get used to it!
In very exciting news, I had my anatomy scan earlier in the week! A friend of Kelly's (my sister-in-law), is a radiologist and has her own clinic. We went there and were treated unbelievably well. The tech was kind and extremely thorough. After about 20 minutes, she asked me to go and drink some juice or coffee and walk around because the little monkey was stubbornly placed in my pelvis. She wasn't able to get the important head measurements. After a few sips of my first caffeinated coffee in 19 weeks and a walk around the block, we headed back into the clinic. The stubborn little one, revved up on caffeine, started doing a jig and was apparently moving so fast at times that the tech couldn't keep up. It sounds like Jenn was thoroughly entertained. This anatomy scan ended up taking longer than the scan I had with the twins. The tech had the patience of a saint and finally got what she needed. Kelly's friend came in after reviewing the images and gave us the amazing news that baby is completely healthy and on track. After receiving that much anticipated news, we opened a card that she gave us to reveal the gender!
Here are a few photos of the adorable little monkey.
This one is completely freaky I know, but seeing the spine is quite cool. Baby's face is actually towards us.
Giving a wave…throwing a fist?
And the big reveal for family and friends!
Things will be evened out with 3 girls and 3 boys!
So glad all is well. Boys are a lot of fun and I love having both--you will too. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's my favourite way to put it. I think it will be fun to parent both sexes :)
DeleteCongratulations! How exciting for you :) I used to nanny for a family that have twin boys and they are now expecting a girl so opposite of you and the boys were quite disgruntled when they realised there was going to be PINK things in the house (oh the horror! ;) ) how do the girls feel about a baby brother? And how has school been going? I've been keeping an eye out for a follow up post after the first week one. As an early childhood educator I can say it does get better ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Funny enough, Quinn was excited to have a baby brother because she hoped he would like blue, just like her! She's not a pink fan. They are both super excited about their baby brother :)
DeleteI was planning on doing a school update at the end of the week. It's been a bit of a roller coaster, but overall, they're enjoying it.
Looking forward to meeting him!
ReplyDeleteWe can co-parent right? I'll send him over when I need the break ;)
DeleteYAY !!! Boys are SOOO much fun. Congratulations ! I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteLove it!!!! Look at that adorable little monkey!!!! I agree, parenting both sexes is fun. Welcome to the club! How are Jenn and the grandparents reacting to the news?!?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That's so exciting!
ReplyDeleteOmg congratulations! This is soo exciting.
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