Baby - 20 weeks

Baby - 20 weeks
Originally uploaded by brownorama.

This is a picture of Baby Holden-Brown from our 20 week sonogram. The 20 week ultrasound is the big anatomy study where they take a look at all of the baby's organs and bone structure to make sure that they are developing normally. It is also often the time when parents can find out the sex of their baby. Fortunately, our babe was given a clean bill of health, which was SUCH a relief. As you know from previous posts, we also found out here that our babe was a boy. This was a little bit of a shock since we were expecting a girl. But we have since adjusted and are equally excited.

Seeing one's child in full "black and white" and moving is quite something. It is the movement in many ways that has a greater impact. A lot of sonogram pictures look the same. But then when you see your little one move, it is quite something. (Even though these days he makes his presence very well known by pounding on my insides at regular intervals. :-) ) The other amazing thing is when you hear the heartbeat. When I go to the doctor on Friday I will try and get a sound bite of the heartbeat because that really is thrilling too. It is like seeing him jump on the ultrasound screen - he really is in there and alive and kicking. Very exciting. :-)