Sex of the baby?

Everyone's been asking! At 21 weeks 1 day (5 mths into pregnancy), 

the sex secret will be revealed!

2D ultra scan was performed today for 40 mins. As I laid down watching the doctor's serious facial expression instead of the ultrasound screen, I wasn't eager to find out the sex of the baby, but my heart was beating fast, as it was more important to know if the baby is healthy physically. Other than the umbilical cord around baby's neck is what we'll have to wait on, baby's very active & is constantly belly dancing.

Baby's expected delivery date is Dec 25, 2011.

***To my lady friends, Yes, we can all dress up, hang out, have afternoon tea or coffee! ***

It's a Girl ~!

Baby's position drawn by the doctor- with one hand right by her mouth

Both cliff and I were wondering why the doctor took more than 4 photos of the baby's face?!

Are you able to see her eyes, nose & mouth?

Good news revealed!

One year after our wedding, we have an official announcement to make, most friends have heard us inform them personally over the past few months. Yes, check out my tummy! 

OK, it's not that obvious, since this was taken when I was @ 16 wks.

 

At 9 wks, 1st ultrasound revealed the tiny fetus, the size of a strawberry, length marked by the two dots connected, with a fast pacing heartbeat!

In Taiwan, news of pregnancy can only be widely announced when the baby is at least 12 wks old. At the 4th-5th month (2nd trimester), this is when the fetus is more stable. Until then, we kept the good news within family and some close friends. 

At 16 wks, our 2nd ultrasound revealed a growing baby, with a large head and a clearly developed spine!

Since our 1st doctor's visit, regular check-ups such as (weight , blood pressure measurement, blood & urine test) were done. Our 2nd doctor's visit included a down syndrome blood test. 3rd visit was just the regular weight, blood pressure, urine test, and we were informed that my blood test for down syndrome's was at a very low risk, whew! The pack a glucose as big as the palm of my hands will be what I have to drink it down with a cup of water at our next doctor's visit for the glucose tolerance blood test.