Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Reagan Mackenna

So, we went for another ultrasound today because Reagan was completely content to stay up under my belly button last time and as such there were parts of her anatomy, her heart specifically, that the doctor couldn't see. We went in today with a list of things they wanted to spot, and we got most of them. However, last time we couldn't get her to move, so this time we couldn't get her to hold still. And that seems to be the running theme with my girls thus far: Impossible.
I don't have a scanner to show good pictures of the ultrasound photos, but I'm excited enough about them that I've taken pictures of the pictures with my camera. Please forgive the quality and go straight to the oohing and aahing over what a perfect little girl we've got coming:
This is the baby's face. Today the doctor was checking for a cleft lip, and she said, "This baby has such beautiful lips, it's hard not to take 100 pictures of them!" Jay says she gets that from him, but come on, we all know who it really came from, right?
Here's a tiny foot.
And here's a beautiful arm and hand! Look at those bones! A mom couldn't ask for better bones!
And finally, a good strong heartbeat. Kameryn's heartbeat was something that we had to keep an eye on before she was born, so it's a relief to hear that this baby's heart is perfect so far!
Still, after taking all these pictures and also finding her femurs, kidneys, bladder and cord insertion there still were some pictures they weren't able to take since Reagan wouldn't hold still. They'd like me to go back in another month to look for the aortic arch and her brain, since they couldn't see either as well as they would've liked. As much as I would like her to cooperate, I can't say I mind getting to see her every few weeks! I'm completely excited to see her, and am starting to get impatient for her to make her arrival! And, if you're wondering, they estimate that right now she weighs about 1 pound, 6 ounces!

4 comments:

Chelsee said...

CUTE!! I am so excited!! I was also surprised that we all fit into that little room the first time that we went. :) Make her come faster. I can't wait to meet her! Love you!

Kimba said...

Holy crap, an entire pound?!? And we're only how far apart?! This is crazy. This is going too fast! I'm freaking out!

But. She's adorable. Of course. And totally, get as many ultrasounds as you can get! :)

Allie said...

I'm glad she seems to be right on schedule and looking great! If only we could get her to cooperate! Maybe you need to sing her that Sesame Street song, "Cooperation makes it happen. Cooperation, working together!" Little Momma can help you with the tune if you don't know it.

Little Momma said...

Word to that!