Getting the sonogram was a wonderful experience. It really made our baby feel so real to us. Of course, since it is our child, finding out did not come easy. The umbilical cord was tucked right between our baby's legs, making it hard to distinguish. But with good work from our technician, we are very happy.....
to
announce
that....
The first for the Khamphakdys! We are thrilled! Kevin is assuming all of the credit, and while I know that it is his sperm that determines the sex, I think I've done quite a bit to contribute to growing a baby. Thus, I should be pampered.... :) Check out the sonogram photos of our beautiful little boy!
A profile shot
Showing off his "boy parts"
During the sonogram, he was waving his little hands - I was absoluately giddy during this part. Then, he seemed to be giving a thumbs up sign. Josie, our niece, believes he was saying, "Way to go, Dad!"
Overall, the sonogram showed that Woody (I am calling him that until KB and I can agree on a name) is quite heathly. His heart rate was a very strong 168. He measured in at 9 oz and the tech said he was approximately 7-8 inches long. I was relieved to hear from the tech that with the way my placenta is positioned, it will be harder to feel the baby move - which means I am not absoluately out of tune with Woody. I have been diagnosed with marginal placenta previa, but the doctor assured us there is no cause for concern just yet. I will have another sonogram at 30 weeks to follow-up.
For those of you who have children and know this routine well, I am sure you can relate to the flood of emotions we felt after our appt. Kevin and I were alone in the examining room, getting ready to leave, and we both were so happy, we just held each other and started laughing... and crying... all at the same time. I wish I could freeze that moment in time forever.
On a much less serious note... Bloopers from today.
Our first attempt to announce the sex of the baby looked like a mug shot!
Kevin decided he might as well get into the spirit of it...
8 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Isn't it wonderful to see all that movement? All the waving and jumping around? (and, isn't it strange to see so much movement when you can't feel it all?) And, what a reassurance that everything looks good and healthy. I'm so happy for you both. And, apparently, for your whole family, as they will welcome their first boy of the generation!
YESSSS!!! What did I tell ya!! I'm am equally as excited as you are, I assure you, and I'm sure your family is excited to finally have a boy! I'm so glad Eli will have a playmate! I do remember the day we found out he was a boy and the pure joy we had and how fun it was telling everyone. Again I say YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!
P.S. I realized I was typing so fast with excitement I had some typos...oh well. But, I also wanted to say I love the mug shot...that's priceless. Oh, and your little guy can borrow Eli's clothes, too...fun! Now you HAVE to come up with boy names!
Sue...as you already know, I am so excited, but even reading it again on the blog got me all teary-eyed! that is so great! the funniest part of the blog was KB's mugshots. That got an audible laugh outta me! I will be sending you a list of boy names that I like soon for suggestions! :)
HOORAY!
Sarah
Sue - I about fell off my chair!! A boy Khampkhady!! (yes, that's spelled wrong, I can never remember the spelling!)
I feel like I should say congrats all over again! :) The blooper pics are hilarious!
Oh and I'm glad you and Da can now comfortably give up the "fight" for the girl's name ;) haha
Yay! So exciting! I can't wait to meet him. We love you both!
I know that this comment is a little late coming, but I am thrilled that little Woody has a little woody! I guess it takes six grandchildren to finally get that one Y chromosome right. You two will have the cutest little mixed boy ever! I can't wait to meet him. Lucy can't wait either!
Oh yeah, you need to update. I am going through a self-diagnosed "Nosy-Rosy" withdraw. I want to see pics from Carissa's wedding!
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