Tag / ultrasound

by Meagan

23 weeks.

Spring has sprung, but you’d never know it in New York. We received another couple inches of snow yesterday, and I’m still piling on my winter gear. I joke with Jimmy that the weather better warm up soon or I’m moving to CA. I absolutely refuse to buy another coat, and mine are getting mighty tight. Below is a photo of Jackson Square during this morning’s walk to yoga. As much as I complain about the cold, it really was quite beautiful. The photo on the right Jimmy snapped on our way to Trader Joe’s this afternoon (my coat still zips – just barely!).

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On Thursday I had a second anatomy scan. This time at my new hospital and they had the fancy 4D video equipment. It was really incredible to see our little girl move about in such great detail. She is definitely a squirmy little one. My favorite pic is of her pointing her index finger. Her knuckles are just so tiny and precious.

3D image from our 4D scan on Thursday.

3D image from our 4D scan on Thursday.

Here are a few more from the visit:

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Sending lots of love for the week ahead.
Meagan & Jimmy

by Meagan

Gender Reveal: It’s a…

It's a girl!

…Girl!

We’re over the moon the share that our little one is a GIRL!! We would have been thrilled either way, but I must admit I’m absolutely tickled pink that it’s a girl. The thought of seeing Jimmy with his little princess just melts my heart, and I can’t wait to dress her in all things delicate and pretty.

My best friend Emily came with me to the ultrasound and despite requests from the technician not to scream, we squealed with delight at the reveal. Jimmy was still in Amsterdam so we live updated him via text as it happened. While I was sad not to have him there, it was wonderful to share this with my best friend. It was a day I will never forget.

Below are a few of the ultrasound scans from the visit. I just love the one of her little foot. So precious.

Our baby girl. GA: 19 weeks.

Our baby girl. GA: 19 weeks.

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Her tiny little foot.

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I confess, I have no idea what they’re pointing at here but I’ll take their word for it. It’s a girl!

by Meagan

11 weeks.

This morning we had our second ultrasound and wow, it’s amazing how much they grow in just 3 weeks. Our little one was active and bouncing around in the womb. Watching him/her move about, I couldn’t help but feel thankful for all the ways technology has helped us to see and connect with the world around us. First to see inside ourselves (literally), and then to share it with the world around us.

11 week ultrasound.

11 week ultrasound.

And here I am this weekend, taking my first “bumpie.” Excuse the bedhead 🙂

11 weeks.

11 weeks.

by Meagan

8 weeks.

Today we had our first ultrasound and just like everyone says, it was a totally surreal experience. Hearing the heartbeat for the first time was magical and overwhelming. I instantly felt protective over this perfect little thing growing inside of me. I’m sure our 8 week ultrasound looks much like everyone else’s but here’s a preview of our forthcoming little one:

Our little one at 8 weeks, 4 days.

Our little one at 8 weeks, 4 days.

And here’s a photo of us after I had 10 vials of blood taken. Good thing the doc had some apple juice handy.

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