Today’s doctor visit brought little news other than a healthy mom and baby ready to deliver any day (37 weeks). But, we did receive three new pictures of Kate. Remember, ultrasound pictures don’t always yield the clearest images. They sometime remind me of ink blot or cloud gazing.
So… can you see (from left to right):

• the chin, mouth and bottom part of the nose as the head points to the right?
• a cross section of the heart; its much cooler watching it beat than in still image?
• a foot with five toes pointed diagonally to the top right?

We’re just days away from finding out if its a boy or girl. Last week’s doctor trip didn’t yield any insight into that question, but Jenny will soon have a 4D image (and maybe video) of our little angel/monster.

This week, our baby measures approximately 5.5 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 5.25 ounces. The rapid growth spurt is tapering off, but reflexes are kicking in. Our baby can yawn, stretch and make facial expressions, even frown. Taste buds are beginning to develop and can distinguish sweet from bitter tastes. The baby will suck if its lips are stroked and it can swallow, and even get the hiccups. The retinas have become sensitive to light, so if a bright light is shined on your abdomen, baby will probably move to shield its eyes.

Jenny felt the baby move for the first time last week and she [ Jenny ] is feeling pretty good!