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Monday, November 10, 2008

Our Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound

We had our Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound Test today. This test helps Dr. Richman (Steph's OB) assess our babies' risk of having Down syndrome. The ultrasound tech measured the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of both our babies neck. Babies with abnormalities tend to accumulate more fluid at the back of their neck during the first trimester, causing this clear space to be larger than average.
The NT scan must be done when you're between 11 and 14 weeks pregnant. Our Ju-Ju Bees are 11 weeks 4 days today and both measured FAR BELOW the abnormal range. They both looked very healthy and BIG!!!
This is Baby A! Baby A was flipping like crazy today, doing a happy dance. I think she/he was happy to see mommy! She/he actually waved at me! This is a face on shot, you can she the skeletal structure really well. Baby A measured 12 weeks even today and had a heart rate of 160 BPM.
Baby B was very calm compared to Baby A. He/she woke up from a nap for a few seconds to say hi but not much movement out of Baby B. Baby B measured 11 weeks 6 days and had a heart rate of 156 BPM.
Steph is doing great and showing a little!!! Cyn you'll be happy to hear that she was craving a cheese burger today!

7 comments:

debbie Joiner said...

They both look perfect. It's amazing how much they have grown. Love, Mom

Sanda said...

So glad the u/s went so well! They look great!

Cyn said...

Great to hear that all went well and you got to see the babies again.

I definitely hope she's feeding the cheeseburger cravings-it will help with her iron too.

Sarah Andrews said...

Yay! look at your gorgeous little babies! So glad to hear that everything is well with the babies and Steph!

MyLifeMyWorld said...

Glad to hear everything is going well and the test came back nice and clean.

By those heartrates, I say you got a baby girl and a baby boy!!!

You going to find out?

Anonymous said...

Yep, I believe it is a boy and girl. In fact, my money is on A being the boy and B being the girl. We shall see!

Melissa said...

I'm going to go opposite. I'll say that A is a girl and B is a boy. All my girls have been crazy active in utero and baby A was dancing all around. But can't they switch places and we'd never know it?