We headed to our local babybond clinic in Glasgow (there are 7 clinics in Scotland and over 60 UK wide!) on Saturday with Blondie Boy for a growth scan. For us the main purpose of the scan was for Blondie Boy to get to see the baby as he had not been to any of my hospital scans, since children are not allowed at NHS scans, and to also get a peek at the baby in 3D and see their facial features!
Our sonographer was lovely and really patient with Blondie Boy answering his questions and explaining everything as she went along. We had a 40 minute session where she checked the baby's measurements, sex and saved images for later. According to the measurements the baby has really long legs (like their Dad!) and was measuring two weeks ahead on their femur length! No wonder I feel like I've got feet jammed in my side constantly!
The baby totally has the same chubby cheeks that their brother had and we think from the images they will probably look a lot like Blondie Boy!
We had an amazing experience and it was a lot more personal and involved that the typical NHS scan. It was especially lovely for Blondie Boy to see there really was a baby in there and he has told all his friends and teachers at school about it. I'd highly recommend babybond to anyone looking for private pregnancy scans.
*How far along?: 30 weeks
*How big is baby?: Cucumber (I assume some sort of genetically mutated, antibiotic fed cucumber because cucumbers aren't that big normally)
*Maternity clothes?: Yes; although I've been wearing some XL tank tops in this heat. No bump pic this week because I've be a hot, sweaty mess.
*Sleep?: Yes, but waking up around 5:30 for a bathroom break
*Best moment this week?: The amazing weather we have been having--it is actually like summer. Yes I'm melting in the heat but we've had 4 days in a row of gorgeous sunshine!
*Movement?: Yes and it is really sore. I think my kid might have super strength.
*Food cravings?: No.
*Labor signs?: No
*Belly button in or out?: Innie but I took out my belly bar because it was sore.
*What I miss: Air conditioning.
*What I'm looking forward to: Fancy pants dinner (that I won!) with NBH next Thursday.
*Milestone: 9 weeks left....
If you like to compare/contrast here is Blondie Boy's 30 week update from 2009.
12 comments:
Awwwww! How adorable!! I definitely want to have one of these done! They're popping up at all the malls in California. Great post :)
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Sounds like a lovely experience. Glad BB enjoyed it xx
Oh wow - that yawn is so cute!!
We ummed and ahhed over the 4D scan but decided not to in the end ... But they truly are amazing, how much detail you can see the features in! And lovely for your boy to be able to come too.
Enjoy the summer ... And the next 9 weeks! - #BlogBumpClub
Amazing scan! All the best to your baby!
x Nina
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I think it is also really nice for my family back in the states who are so far away to feel a bit more part of it if that makes any sense what so ever lol.
I've never heard of anything like it!
I know they creep you out!
Def. make sure it is trained medical professionals if you decide to get one :)
I really wish we had had a 4D SCAN with at least one of our pregnancies they are amazing. Unfortunately neither of my little ones have seen any scans for this baby. Up until a year ago out hospital used to let siblings in quickly at the end of your scan to see baby which was lovely when I was expecting my son as my eldest could feel involved. They don't do that now so even my OH has only seen one scan out of the 5/6 I've had so far this pregnancy #blogbumpclub
You might just be able to squeeze one in still! Look at babybond's website to see if you are within the date limits x
I just lost my comment so if this shows up twice feels free to delete! Whenever I read your #BlogBumpClub posts I always panic because we're at the same stage - only 9 weeks to go.... argh! The scan vid is amazing - that yawn bit is exceptionally cute. And how lovely that Blondie Boy could come along too. It's amazing the detail you can get from scans these days. Glad to hear you're enjoying the sunshine - it's lovely when you can relax in it! x
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