The test results of the NT Scan were really positive. Our EDD by the ultrasound is 8th November which puts the gestational age at 12 weeks and 4 days (my original due date is 9th November, so not far off). Squiggle’s heart rate was 158bpm. The crown to rump length was 62.4 mm and the Nuchal translucency (NT – fluid behind the babies neck) was 1.28 mm, which is all within normal limits.

Turns out squiggle is a squiggler, moving about heaps while they were trying to get the measurements (I guess we picked the perfect name). He/she is also very stubborn and when Squiggle had found their perfect resting place, refused to move which made getting the NT measurement a little bit tricky.

Squiggle has a very similar profile to Addison but I could see slight differences in the images taken today with those of Addi during our NT Scan for Addi. Squiggle also likes to hide, you will see in the ultrasound images that he/she likes to put his/her arm near their face, such a little cutie!!

As you all know today we had our appointment for our 20 week ultrasound to check on our baby’s development and to try and find out the gender! So with out further or do, I would like to introduce you to our baby boy, Addison Charles!!!

I won’t talk too much about it other than to say we have the coolest baby ever! Our baby is such a poser and has the cutest little button nose. Was such a great experience having the first ultrasound photos done, especially seeing the real-time 4D images. It sure does help to make it feel all that more real. Technology is wonderful these days!!

Our NT Scan results were very positive and there is low risk that the baby will be born with any defects tested. The baby’s heart was strong, and everything was in the right place. Two arms, legs, hands and feet, everything absolutely perfect! 

We have our next ultrasound booked in for the 8th June (approx. 19 weeks) and we will be able to find out the sex of Jellybean, I can’t wait!

You might also be wondering why all the pictures are 12 weeks 6 days (and not 5 days), my due date was reassessed and changed by one day. My EDD is now 27 October 2010, but who is going to argue about one day

Our Baby, Safe and Sound at 8 weeks

What a relief! I can not tell you how wonderful it was to know that everything was fine and the baby was healthy.

Even though everything was fine, that is no reason to take bleeding in early pregnancy for granted. It can be very worrying as I experienced yesterday, however it is actually quite common. Having said that, if you do experience any bleeding at all it is always best to call your midwife or doctor and seek advice. It is even more important to talk to your doctor immediately if you have pain or cramping with the bleeding.

DR Benjamin Bopp Our Obstetrician

He was very lovely, we found him very friendly and explained everything we needed to know about this stage of our pregnancy. He also performed an ultrasound which was very exciting! We got to see our baby for the first time and see the heart beating. At the moment it basically looks like a little blob with a little flicker on the screen (which is the heart beating), but it was still wonderful to see that this little person was growing inside me. Here is the picture that we got to keep from the first scan:

Our Baby, First Scan at 7 weeks 5 days