NT scan

The morning following Vomit Day was my NT Scan.

For whatever reason, the days and weeks in between my (freakout) ultrasound at 10 weeks and my NT Scan were full of... peace. I did not worry about this pregnancy. I, for the first time, felt comfortable. 

It's such a welcome feeling, especially considering what worry the initial stages of pregnancy are like following a miscarriage.

So I went in to my doctor's office, not really worrying about much of anything, other than that pesky (read: fucking awful) migraine that was still slightly lingering.

After getting called back and meeting with a nurse to go over my medical history (I did this back in December... it hasn't changed!), I head back out to the waiting room to await my ultrasound.

Buster shows up right on time, and soon after we get called back. My favorite ultrasound tech is doing my scan, and I'm thrilled!

I hop up on the table, while Buster sits on the bench beside, and we hold hands.

The tech wastes no time (I love her for this), and pulls up baby's heart rate on the big screen. But, no sound, no peaks and valleys on the monitor. Instant terror fills me. She says something along the lines of "little stinker moved", and in half a second, she has the heart beat pulled up again.

And the heart is just thumping away.

Phew.

164 beats per minute. Lovely, lovely sound.

Baby was doing this really funny jumping motion, almost like it had hiccups. I mentioned hiccups, and the tech said it's actually a really common movement at 12 weeks, since they are just figuring out they can move apparently. It was pretty funny, because every time baby would make that motion, his (tired of saying "its", ok??) little jaw would flop open. Like PacMan. 

Here's our little PacMan, at 12w1d (measuring 12w2d):

12w1d

Here is yet another photo of the bottom of baby's foot (my tech really likes these pics, I think!):


And here is a photo of baby's arm (bent):


So as far as the NT measurements, the fluid at the base of baby's neck measured 1.5, which the tech said was well within normal range, and that it appears we have nothing to be concerned about. The accompanying blood work will not be back for another week, so we will know the full picture then.

After my ultrasound, the tech asked me if I was coming in early for the optional gender scan ($50), or if I was going to wait until the anatomy scan. Of course I'm going in early for the optional gender scan!!!

So, in 3 1/2 weeks (I'll be 16w2d), we will find out if our PacMan is a boy or girl. I am so incredibly excited!

Comments

  1. So sorry about the migraine. I've had 2 and I think they were brought on by being out in the sun/heat. Not easy to avoid at this time of year but I'm definitley going to limit my exposure as much as possible. The only time I've thrown up is when I had the migraine, too. They suck because Tylenol does nothing for them. Hopefully you don't have to suffer through any more of them...me either.

    I love the pictures of your little one! "He's" so cute! And what a tiny, adorable little foot! So glad the scan went well...I have mine in 10 days and can't wait to see the Little One up on the screen.

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  2. Aww I really love the first pic of little pacman! Cant wait to see what you are having. Do you or Buster have any guesses on gender yet?

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  3. Very happy to hear that everything is going well and, outside of the migraine, you have been having a smooth pregnancy. You deserve nothing less. And your PacMan is a cutie! Hoping the next 3 1/2 weeks fly by!

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  4. Pac-man! I love this nickname!!! Such a cutie!

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  5. So glad everything went well! I love the little feet shots, they always get me :) He's darling.

    And from the vomiting/migraine, it definitely could have been because of the migraine. Those things suck. Hope you're feeling better!

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  6. Exciting! How awesome that you've held off on the nausea until now. I love the foot shot so much... must remember to ask for one when the time comes :)

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  7. So cute!!! I love the bottom of the foot pics! I'm so happy for you guys, have I Already said that 10 times?...

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  8. He/she is growing so fast! Can't wait till your gender scan. I know either way you'll be thrilled boy or girl.

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  9. What a fabulous NT scan! And what wonderful pics of little Pacman. I'm so happy for you!!!

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  10. Yeah! He/she looks great! Gender scan at 16.5 weeks? I'm jealous. ;)

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  11. Fantastic!! I am so excited for you and how great that you get a gender peek so soon!!!

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  12. Congrats on the great scan!!!

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  13. Awesome news! He/she is a cutie! I can already tell!

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  14. awesome awesome aawesome Kara!! <3 it - cant wait to hear about the rest- hope you are feeling top notch ;)

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