Yesterday, we went in for a "4D" ultrasound. The "imaging center" that we went to for the 20-week U/S offers a complimentary 4D scan for anyone who has their 20-week scan done there. The idea behind the 4D being that they are able to generate more life-like images so that you can actually "see" what your baby looks like. It was free, so we decided to try it. What could it hurt, right?
The lady first found his feet and got a shot of those from the top. As she moved up towards his head (the part everyone really cares about), however, it became clear that little Elmo had his face turned directly toward my back. Oh, the little stinker. So we tried some different angles, I emptied my bladder, and I pushed him around a little bit to get him to change position enough so we could see his face. But alas. He continued to bury his face *and* cover it with his arm. I seem to recall that there was a time in my own life when I shunned all cameras and would run and hide from all attempts to be photographed. This is what I get, I suppose. I have a funny feeling that as soon as the lady left the room, Elmo turned his face toward us and stuck out his tongue. Too bad we couldn't get a picture of that.
Feet: You can see the inside arch of his left foot and the top/ankle of the right. It remains to be seen whether or not Elmo has inherited Dad's substantial feet.
Head: You're looking at his right ear (aww... isn't it cute?). Notice how his right arm is covering his face completely. Matt thinks he's covering something up... like a nose that looks likes Daddy's. I think he's just avoiding having his picture taken on principle. Just you wait, Elmo. Just you wait.
4 comments:
I've tried pretty hard, but I just can't see the feet or the face with the arm over it. I guess I'm not good at reading ultrasound pictures. I guess I've got some time before I need to be anyhow! ;-)
I usually can't see anything in the normal ones, but I got this one. That is a very cute ear. Between you and Greg and Michelle, maybe Jenny and I will get better at it.
How exactly is it 4D? Is there a tesseract involved?
wowee. 4D is wierd and pretty cool. Elmo does have a very cute little ear :D and that's funny he wants his face to be a surprise for his birthday :D
also, love the pics from your last post. You look so beautiful pregnant and its exciting to see an Elmo-bump at last :D
The pictures are great! Sounds like you, Matthew and Elmo are settling in. Thanks for doing this blog!!
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