After coming back from San Diego, we had our last doctor visit of the year on December 27th. This appointment was for a test called the Nuchal Fold Scan, which measures the tissue behind the baby's neck that helps to assess the risk of Down syndrome. It's basically an ultrasound, which we enjoy seeing a new image of the baby. And this time, we got to see the baby move...and not just a little bit. The now 5cm long baby has legs that kicks and arms that stretches. It wouldn't stay still for quite a while for the nurse to take the measurement. The heart rate is now 176 beats/minute. We were told the rate peaks at about 9 weeks. So it is normal that it's gone down. We now can see a cute profile with a little nose.
The morning sickness seems to have gotten better, and my energy level is increasing. However my eye sight has started to bother me, which we read can happen during the pregnancy. I've also been more emotional, crying over a touching episode of Oprah where she visited South Africa for the first time and gave tens of thousands of children gifts of school supplies, clothes, shoes, and toys. It was a project called ChristmasKindness. I watched the show thinking that someday I'll be teaching the baby about giving to others.
Our next appointment is in about 4 weeks. We hope to find out the sex of the baby. Little fingers crossed!
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