20 Weeks: Finally at the Halfway Point

We are finally at the halfway point in our pregnancy. I thought we'd never make it! We had our 20-week ultrasound last Tuesday. Yes, it's still a boy (see the proof below).

Spine: M always shows off his beautiful spinal cord. He had been back-side up for both ultrasounds.Genitalia: M's testicles have begun to descend from his abdomen. What a difference four weeks make! From his femurs, I think M may be tall...
Face: The ultrasound tech threw in a 3D photo of the face for us. M sure does have full lips--just like both of his parents. I think he may favor his father (similar eyelids), although D thinks it's too soon to tell. M is resting his right cheek on me (yes, that's my insides) like a pillow.
That's all I have to share for now. I'll update you on our most recent trip to NJ and the baby registry soon. Bye for now.

It's a Boy!

D & I had our first ultrasound yesterday. We were at exactly 16 weeks and the fetal development agreed. The little critter was giving us a back view at first, so we were concerned that we may not see any signs of gender. The ultrasound tech did some fancy work and managed to get a shot of the package, so to speak. Although 16 weeks is relatively early to detect gender, it's a boy. We'll check back in four weeks and make sure it is still a boy...Until then, enjoy the photos!

Top of the head, right arm, and fist

Face and belly

Hip bone and male anatomy

Femurs (thigh bones) and package