Week 12: First Trimester is Finally Over

Yesterday was the most awaited scheduled trip to my OB. I'm supposed to undergo a Down Syndrome Test and Pre-natal Test I but since we opted not to undergo the DST, my slot to the hi-tech ultrasound machine was foregone. All they did is take my blood sample. I got a bit disappointed for we thought that we won't be able to see our baby this time. When I went in to see my OB, I asked if we can still have an ultrasound. She told me that she'll just check the heartbeat, if in any case she didn't hear it, then she'll perform a quick scan of the baby. I'm not sure if she's bluffing when she said that she didn't hear the baby's heartbeat. For I thought I heard it. :D I think this hospital is a bit conservative in performing ultrasounds to the baby. So we waited a while until the ultrasound machine is available. This machine is the usual machine she used on me previously. I don't complain for I'm just happy that we'll be able to see our baby. Below are the scanned pictures! Our baby now measures 5.6cm (2.2in). The measurement is perfect for our baby's age by this time. Also, I have a new vitamin for the baby. It just surprises me pleasantly that the medicine actually came from The Philippines. :D I'm scheduled to come back again on my 16th week. By this early, they reserved a slot for me on the ultrasound machine so we could finally see the gender of our baby!