Jen's Pregnancy Blog

I visited the docs again on the 17^th. I was scheduled for an ultrasound to check on Baby’s growth and development. I am constantly amazed at how much you can see in the ultrasound pictures. The first thing Carol did was to try to get some 3D pictures of Baby’s face. She thought it might be a little too early to try, but she did it anyway. Although Baby would not quit moving, she was able to get three shots of Baby’s face. In two of them, either Baby’s arm or umbilical cord were in the way of most of her face. But Carol got a great shot of Baby’s face on the first try. Baby is grimacing a bit, but it’s great to be able to see what she looks like.

After that, Carol moved on to the regular ultrasound mode to check on Baby’s growth. Baby is still progressing on the growth charts just like any other baby, further cementing the diagnosis that she is an average-sized baby. Her brain development is still right on target. I could see all four chambers of her heart, beating steadily. Baby’s stomach and kidneys are also functioning just as they should at this stage. At 23 weeks gestation (almost 6 months along), it’s amazing how many of their organs are present and beginning to function.