21 weeks: A scan at Dr Ananda just to be safe

Paranoia always surrounds a IVF mommy-to-be.  At least, this is the case for me.  Perhaps the shadow of having poor egg quality makes me particularly fearful that beanie may not grow well.  Seeing repeated bleeding during my 1st trimester didn't help to allay my fears.   Hearing news of sudden miscarriages among our IVF mommies group definitely added to the sadness and worry.

So, I decided to arrange an additional detailed scan at Prof Ananda office just to be doubly sure.   It was a very pleasant experience, compared to my earlier scan at week 20.  During my first detailed scan, the sonographer was quite detached and the room layout resulted in my hubby sitting apart from me.  Somehow the engagement and intimacy wasn't there.  At Prof Ananda office, he personally performed the scan and guided us through the whole process.  And he was very gentle.  I had an achy pain at my lower abdomen area after the earlier scan because the sonographer was pressing way too hard.

And the best news is that beanie seems to be fine on all fronts.  And we had a double confirmation that she is a girl!  I am gonna nick-named her 'Sparkles' for now, inspired after a IVF sister who gave me a lot of strength and inspiration throughout this journey.  And I totally love the sound of the word and its meaning as well.  May she grow up to be a shining and dazzling light for those around, always giving joy and illuminating with hope.  May she glitter and glow in her own ways and be filled with wit and charm.  May she walk in the light of God and live each day with overflowing passion and zest.  I would really have named her Sparkles but my hubby wants a proper name.  At least she is gonna be sparkles for now until 21 Nov.