12 weeks

Today was our 12 week appointment with two different doctors. First, we had an appointment with a perinatal specialist. This is the appointment where we were able to see the little one again. At this visit they took blood and examined the spine and skull to check for any abnormalities. The ultrasound looked great and we are waiting for blood results. The baby is healthy and growing just as it should be. The heart rate was 167 bpm today and we were able to hear the heartbeat again. We also got to measure the baby and it was 3 inches long from crown to rump (funny words! aka head to bottom). The baby weighs 2 ounces as of today. The doctor informed us that this is right in the perfect range for my due date. The ultrasound made things become even more real today. We were able to see a lot! We saw the skull, jawline, ears, eyes, spine, abdomen, legs, arms, and finger and toe rays. The most exciting part was the baby was moving! We saw arms and legs moving nonstop. The baby will be a little swimmer! Here is a picture from the ultrasound today.

The second visit was with my regular OB. This was a normal 12 week check up. We mainly talked to her during this visit and asked questions we had. We will be back to see her in 4 more weeks on September 8th. I will try to write more between now and then!