We had an ultrasound, echocardiogram, NICU tour, and OB visit - all in the past week! Baby C is holding steady and still actively squirming and poking away, and he has obediently turned himself head-down. It was nice to see so much imagery in the last week: face, fists, spine, feet...although we didn't get any printouts to upload here and share. Our May 8 ultrasound estimated him to be 4 pounds, 9 ounces - right on target.
Although we'll post more info and updates once he's actually delivered, here's an overview for of what his first few weeks will entail: we plan to deliver naturally at Weill Cornell on Manhattan's Upper East Side (entrance on 68th Street between York and 1st Avenue). He'll spend up to a week in the NICU, where visitors are welcome - provided we know you're coming and put your name on the visitor list. Then up to a week in the PICU after surgery, since PICU has better heart-specific monitoring equipment. Finally, back to NICU for up to a week. Both units are open to visitors, although his NICU time is when he'll be most alert and accessible to touch, hold, and play with. With a due date of June 23, this means we'll all be home in Brooklyn by mid-July.
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| Baby's first handmade blanket |
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| The three of us |
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| Bump from above! |
