Apr 11 2008
It’s a…
Today was my second appointment with the fetal diagnostic specialist. They did the second blood draw for the integrated screening and took a ton of ultrasound pictures of the Snowflake.
During the ultrasound, they took measurements, checked vital organs (heart, brain, kidneys), and even counted fingers. They also determined the sex today. Make your guess now and I’ll reveal the Snowflake’s gender at the end of this entry. Drop me a comment and let me know if you were correct!
When they were doing the ultrasound, they discovered something that appeared abnormal near the opening of the cervix, something that appeared to be fluid, blood, or perhaps a blockage of tissue. This could mean bad news for me, possibly heavy bleeding later in the pregnancy which may result in a prolonged hospital stay, and most certainly delivery via cesarean section. The doc said that we should take a better look at it, which meant they had to switch to vaginal ultrasound — which after months of IVF, is old hat by now, but never pleasant. They instructed me to empty my bladder and come back for part two of the ultrasound.
With all of the hoops that my body made me jump through to get to this point, I never expected that the pregnancy would be completely smooth sailing. My fertility specialist even told me that he considers me a “high risk pregnancy.” I just hoped that whatever it was, that it wouldn’t be a danger to the baby and that it would be manageable. As I made my way back into the exam room, I lifted up a quick prayer.
When they did the vaginal ultrasound, they discovered that everything looked normal. The doctor said that he didn’t expect me to have any problems at all. I was so relieved that I didn’t even ask them what they thought it was. They took additional pictures, which were much clearer since it was less obstructed than a regular external ultrasound.
All in all, Baby Champuru gets an A+ on her report card. Did you catch that?
We’re having a girl!
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Hey Champuru,
Congratulations on the baby girl, we can’t wait to have play dates with her! Keep up the good work!
Aw, that’s great news! Congrats! (And I guessed correctly as soon as the first image ^_^)
I’m soooo happy for you! I thought she’d be a girl. Glad that you both are healthy!
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Congratulations on the Girl!!
Cograts! I guessed correctly, and not hard considering it was a 50% chance. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Yay! Congratulations..I’m so happy for you both — no make that for the Three of you! A little baby Champuru Girl will be the perfect addtion to your family. God Bless you all.
~Kalei
Congratulations on a little girl! I’m sure you both are just happy with having a healthy baby! Did you start thinking of names yet or have one in mind?
Congrats! The best news of all is that you are both healthy. But I am excited to do a girl newborn session- oh the fluff and frills and PINK!
congratulations donna!!!!!! i’m so excited about your announcement and to think baby champuru are going to have the bestest parents ever! *hugs*
Woo hoo! I’m so happy it’s going to be a girl…she’s going to be one spoiled girl! lol
I was SO convinced it was a boy! But I am so glad that you know now and, of course, thrilled that you are having a healthy baby - no matter what the sex! A little Champuru girl is going to be adorable, and spoiled, I am sure! So very happy for you both!
Yeah! Congrats, it’s a girl!
OOoo a GIRL!!! Kimonos, Girls Day, Dolls… Bon Dances with Mom! Congratulations.
Congratulations Champuru Mommy! (and daddy too!)
Now it’ll be so much more fun buying baby clothes. You may think you dislike so much pink, but after a while it really does grow on you. You two will be the best parents. Baby Champuru is such a lucky girl! =)
Thank Heaven for little girls!
Hooray for Champuru-chan and congrats again to Champuru-mama and Champuru-papa 
Yay! Congrats! Hehe. 50/50 chance right? Yeah, I actually guessed right!
Congrats to you and your baby girl! It’s so fascinating that we can see her teeny fingers!! Simply amazing.
yay! congrats donna!! so happy for you! my guess was girl too, but solely based on your severe morning sickness. all ultrasounds look the same to me. :p
congrats on the baby girl!!
i guessed it right. yayyy. so cute. fingers and all!
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