28.5 or 29.6

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At left is a scan of several 3D ultrasound photos from today's visit with my doctors. I continue in wonder at the technology available today, and cannot IMAGINE where we'll be in 20 years.

I love the third shot...the sonographer thinks it is a bona fide smile since "babies don't have gas in utero..."

We both got a good report today: baby is 2 lbs., 14 oz. (+/- .7 oz) and 15 inches long from tip to toe. Heartbeat was a "perfect" 150 bpm. The coolest news is, although I am 28 weeks, 5 days along, baby's development is at 29 weeks, 6 days, which means baby's development is 8 days ahead of my due date. The doctors have not adjusted my due date, but today's measurements indicate baby could make its grand entrance as early as 12/21.

My sister thinks baby will arrive on Christmas Day. I would be okay with that...what greater gift could I ever receive? But, I am NOT okay with her suggestion for a name, should the baby arrive on Christmas Day. Somehow, I'm just not feeling "Hey, Zeus!"

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Kristi said…
Isn't that the most wonderful thing ever? You just think you love those nephews...
October 11, 2007 at 9:58 PM
Keysgal@QuietWater said…
I look at this blog just about every day and am still in awe of these pictures. Also printed and are on my wall.....amazing is not a strong enough word. Can't wait to rock this little one.......Todd won't let me rock him any more. :(
October 23, 2007 at 5:05 PM
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