18 week anatomy scan

Well, she is still a she!

She's hanging out ON HER HEAD! Yep, they almost couldn't get all of their measurements today because Miss Loralai is laying ON HER HEAD! That doesn't seem like it'd be very comfortable?! Tech said she'd think she would get dizzy! Maybe that's what all these wild movements are all about? She seems pretty crazy in there!

All of her other measurements checked out fine. The BPD (bi-parietal diameter or diameter from one side of the head to the other; ear to ear) was a best estimate measurement due to her being on her head, but even that checked out normal. All looks well and she's measuring right on target for growth (approx. 18 weeks, 4 days). GREAT, GREAT NEWS!

Although, I'm starting to worry about a c-section, as this little sweetie is almost ALWAYS head down! But we have a lot of time before that happens, so I'll just hope that she starts to cooperate. But, I want it out there that this is my prediction for this lil' stinker ;)

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