19 weeks 4 days — Anatomy Scan
Today was the “big” ultrasound where they look at every last bit of each baby and check for abnormalities. It was one hour per baby — a LONG ultrasound for sure, but very cool too get to watch them for so long. Especially when they were beating on each other! Unfortunately, there was a problem with baby girl that we noticed almost immediately.
Not sure how good you are at ultrasound reading, but the problem we noted right away is right there… her penis! Yes, Baby A is actually a boy, and made sure we knew it.
I thought perhaps at the last ultrasound Dr. M had mixed up the babies, but Baby B still has his penis:
We are actually having TWO BOYS!
A few people have asked me how I feel about this, and quite honestly, I’m fine with it. My only concern was telling Calista there will be no sister for her. She did get teary eyed when I told her, but then I said it was good because she will be my one and only princess and won’t have to share her Barbies. Then she told me, “If the babies have wieners, I won’t change their diapers!” and I told her that was fine. She seems fine with it now and was even worried she and I would not “get a baby” — before, she said baby girl would be mine and hers, and baby boy would be Skip’s. I just explained both babies are for all of us and she felt better about that. I guess my worry for her was for naught.
It will make nursery decorating and buying stuff so much easier, Skip’s excited to have not one, but two sons, and we’re all just thrilled! We’re still working on a second boy name.
On to the babies…
Baby A measured 19 weeks and 4 days (right on target) and weighs about 10 ounces. We saw him kick his brother in the head, put his butt on his brother’s head, and open and close his mouth.
The doctor mentioned a “bright spot” on his heart, but said that he normally doesn’t even mention it to parents because it’s usually nothing, but he’d review the ultrasound images to be sure. I’m sure he told us because I was asking a lot of questions.
Here is Baby A:
Baby’s Face, looking straight at you. He’s lying on his right side.
Another shot of the same view.
Profile of baby looking up, the top of his head is now on the right.
The arrow is pointing to his foot. His butt is in the air on the right.
Baby B measured a whopping 20 weeks and 3 days and weighs approximately 12 ounces. As we have at almost every ultrasound, we saw him put his hand to his mouth… I swear he’s going to be a thumb sucker! Here are pictures of Baby B:
Baby B’s face. He’s also laying on his right side facing the viewer.
Baby B profile. You can see his right arm to his side and his left hand at his mouth.
Both of his feet, looking at the soles.
A view of Baby B’s arm. Rock on!
Overall, it was a good visit. We were surprised, however, that the doctor expressed concern over their size difference. He said their growth will be monitored to make sure A doesn’t get too far behind, but we’re not overly stressed because A is on target… B is just a big boy!
Not too many concerns over me at the moment — my heart rate and near-passing out incidents have been chalked up to dehydration (I also have dry, flaky skin and headaches, which is how we came to this conclusion) and my blood pressure was down a bit. So other than general aches and pains, I’m plugging along.
I guess that’s it for now!
I am sooo happy that your BOYS look healthy and happy! Hope too ALWAYS had her hands at her mouth from the 11wk u/s on! She was just very oral! It sounds like they are right on track and that is AWESOME! All your hard work has paid off so far!!!!! You’re doing a good job Mama!
Wow! What news! I’m glad all 3 of you are doing so well and that Calista took the news fairly well. I know it’s hard to change directions when you think you know the sex but I’m sure everyone will fully embrace it soon.
I had to laugh because I could just see it coming to a day when Baby B would tease Baby A about his penis being bigger and that A’s was so small they thought he was a girl. Not that it looks small now!
You’re doing great and you’re likely more than 1/2 way there!
Congrats on the two boys!!! You scared me with the intro- it took wayyyyy to long for the page to load and find out the real “problem”! I’m so glad that everything looks good….keep drinking momma- no more passing out!
You had me worried when I read ‘problem’ and then you had me smiling! Two boys – yay! Calista will certainly be the princess of the house – I’m glad she took it well.
Congratulations on TWO BOYS!! How awesome. I’m sure Calista will love having brothers. :)
Great pictures Sommer. You are doing wonderful growing those babies! And congratulations on TWO BOYS!! WOOT!
Congrats Sommer, I’m so happy that you are getting your babies, congrats on 2 boys. You look great as always
Bif
Two boys!! How wonderful for all of you Sommer. They will be the best of friends and will always look up to their big sister.
Barb
Grats again Sommer! I am thrilled for you!
Congrats on the 2 boys. I’m glad everything looked great.
Kathy
Sommer,
I don’t know if you remember, but they told me Mason was a girl. When I went for my amnio, there he was in all his glory. lol I remember calling my mother and saying, “Your granddaughter has a penis.” LOL
Congrats on your two BOYS! That is wonderful! Many blessings to you and your family! xoxoxo
Congrats! You are making me want another baby. Watching my boy grow up has made me realize that boys REALLY need brothers to run havoc on the place! Boys are so so sweet, more than you can imagine at this point!
Congratulations on your two boys!! How exciting!!
So thrilled that everything looked great!!
OMG! That is too funny that your “girl” turned out to be a boy! I have always heard that u/s techs can make mistakes, especially when they think one is a girl, but I never actually knew anyone that it happened to. Anyway, congrats on two boys!!! As a mother of one boy, whom I adore, I can imagine how much fun two will be! ;) Good luck coming up w/ another boy name! So glad that overall A & B continue to look healthy! Congrats again! Love, Kathy :)
Congratulations on two SONS! Sounds like they’re doing well. Hope you’re feeling a bit better, too! (((Hugs)))
Great pics!!
…and wow, what a surprise!! It sounds like you all took the news in stride though. Boys are soo much fun…you’re gonna have a blast!
How awesome for you to have two little princes! They look very healthy – I can’t believe you are practically halfway already! Fantastic! Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Hopefully the second half is a much smoother ride for you all. What a lot of pics! You’ll be able to fill an album in no time!
Keep up the hard work!
Congrats on two healthy BOYS! What exciting news!!
Congrats! What a neat surprise to find out you’re having two boys! I bet Skip is happy with the news. Calista will love being the only girl and princess. Stay hydrated and take care as you are in the downhill slide now! You can make it girl!
WOW that was a shock hey!
I guess that is why at my scans ( 17 and 4 days and 18 weeks 1 day) they never wante to commit to anything ;)
calista will be a great big sister and think abotu how close they boys will be- that will be precious-
congrats Sommmer!
Wow…Sommer..congrat’s on your 2 boys….thats very exciting news. Calista will be the only princess amoung the two prince’s …tell her she’s a lucky girl.
Don’t worry at this time about the size difference…mine always measured about 5-7 days difference and I have 2 very healthy 2 1/2 yr olds….and remember its only an estimate they do.
COngrat’s once again!!!!
OH, how wonderful!!! Two boys!! Skip must be beside himself. I think Calista will love being the big sister to her little brothers.
I’m so glad that they are healthy and doing just fine. You are halfway there. :)
Boys are awesome! Congratulations, Sommer!
Boys are cool! Enjoy!