We went back to Insight Radiology to have our 20-week scan, which is where the sonographer checks that Tadpole has got 4 limbs and 20 digits. At this stage, the baby has got paper-thin skin.
Our sonographer was Dr Jenny Mitchell - she was friendly and clearly explained what she was doing.
The foetus' weight was good - and also not too big, which means I have chances of avoiding a tear, episiotomy (it's a cut to ease out the exit route) or caesarian.
Bits we saw:
- A tadpole
- Two kidneys
- One spine which looked a bit curved, but I guess it hasn't got a lot of room to stretch out.
- One head
- One brain. She measured it. The skull has got some empty space which I guess (and hope) that the brain will fill as it grows.
- One heart. We also heard it, and it was beating strongly. We also saw the blood flow as she turned on colours - blue and red. We also saw my own blood flow into the placenta.
- Two arms
- At least 5 digits on each hand. It's not uncommon to have an extra finger, which can be just chopped off
- Two legs
- Two unclubbed feet
- At least 5 unwebbed toes on each foot
- And a penis
The mouse cursor on the screen capture below indicates the plumbing.
We also spent about 15 minutes for further blood tests and questionnaires for the Scope survey, this time with Bas' involvement. Although traditionally survey participants don't learn anything new, we did find out a thing or two:
- Guys always know more accurately than girls how much sex the couple has during an average week
- I should keep Bas on because he makes me hot chocolates with Cointreau
We met up with Jeff & Ave on the way out. Their bump was sucking its thumb already.
