November 16, 2007. (10 weeks) Today was the last of our weekly ultra-sound appointments. For that reason we were a little ambivalent about today’s trek in to see Dr. C, being conscious of the special privilege it has been to have had these weekly views into the womb.
For any of you who have not seen an ultrasound in real time, you should know that there is a great deal which these grainy black and white images loose, having been translated from a moving image in the examining room into the blotchy impression which you now see on your computer screen.
It is the movement which is most remarkable. Though only one inch long today, the baby moved his arms and legs and wiggled his fingers a number of times. When we first saw him this morning his arms were simply outstretched, but eventually he reached up and covered his large (pigment filled) eyes.
Ever the comic, when the image appeared on the screen Dr. C said “There’s the baby, hanging upside down. Just like a bat.”
For any of you who have not seen an ultrasound in real time, you should know that there is a great deal which these grainy black and white images loose, having been translated from a moving image in the examining room into the blotchy impression which you now see on your computer screen.
It is the movement which is most remarkable. Though only one inch long today, the baby moved his arms and legs and wiggled his fingers a number of times. When we first saw him this morning his arms were simply outstretched, but eventually he reached up and covered his large (pigment filled) eyes.
Ever the comic, when the image appeared on the screen Dr. C said “There’s the baby, hanging upside down. Just like a bat.”
If you look hard (maybe try squinting your eyes just a little), you can see his left leg extending past the umbilical cord.
1 comment:
Looks like Jason!
Seriously, we are so excited for you both and look forward to the day when little Patterson is born. We are praying for you as always.
Micah and Marie
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