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Monday, September 17, 2012

The hole in our baby's head

In case you are wondering what the heck the big hole in the back of their head/neck is (like I was!), I am pretty sure it's the brain.  From this site (http://www.centrus.com.br/DiplomaFMF/SeriesFMF/11-14weeks/chapter-04/chapter-04-final.htm): "The brain cavities are easily seen as large ‘holes’ in the embryonic head."

Sounds like what we've got going on!  I was worried that there was something wrong, but a) the tech/midwife woulda said something! and b) guess my baby just has a big ole' brain.  Preparing to stretch out the head to be a true "Baird" head.  Guess I'd better stock up on those newborn shirts with snaps on the shoulders since I've been told my head wouldn't fit through shirts otherwise as a baby...

Also, my doppler looks like it should get here in the mail this afternoon!  I know there is a chance it's too early to hear it through the extra padding I was already carrying around, but we'll see!

1 comment:

  1. Of course your baby will have a big brain! Look at its families! :-D

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