34 weeks 4 days
Today we went back to the swanky fetal medicine clinic for a repeat ultrasound. The tech told us that since I made it to 34 weeks, they do not check the cervix because if I went into early labor, they would not stop it.
It was really hard to see the baby on the ultrasound this time because he is getting so big. This time, the tech measured his thigh bone, his abdomen, and his skull. She also checked his heart and his kidneys. The really cool part was that we could see the baby practising breathing!!!!! We saw his bladder this time too and she said that he is looking really healthy as always. She also checked his fluid levels and his cord blood flow which were also great.
The bad news is that baby is still measuring very far ahead and is estimated to weigh 6lbs, 8 oz. So in the last six weeks, baby has gained roughly half a pound a week.
Since we couldn't see much of the baby, the only pictures we got were of his heart and his skull.
When we spoke to the doctor after, she said that she wasn't worried, but that the baby is going to be a really big baby. (Thank you captain obvious)
You can see the four chambers of the heart in this picture
My baby's big skull
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