Baby boy or baby girl? And ultrasound rates and commonly asked questions.

We had our 37th week ultrasound last Monday. We were so excited to find out the baby's gender and could hardly keep ourselves from asking while the doctor took the baby's measurements. Finally baby is in the correct position for birth! =) I guess the sloshing down of lots of water, stretching, talking to the baby (and bribing him or her with toys if we save money from doing a normal delivery instead of c-section and of course prayers worked.

After all the measurements, the doctor then proceeded to determine the baby's gender by scanning the top part of my tummy. He moved the ultrasound wand over the area several times, tried shaking the area (which was a little painful) and tried waiting for the baby to move but alas.. baby decided to cross his or leg just enough so we couldn't really tell!

After a 10 minutes of shaking, and squirming around we gave up. At less than 3 weeks away, it'll just feel like an eternity waiting to find out if we're having a baby by or girl. In the meantime, everything the baby owns is in yellow or red. I like to think our baby has a sense of humor.

I don't think I've posted about ultrasound rates before, but just to share, this can cost anywhere from 400 to 1500.

Friendly Care (Mandaluyong): 400.00
My ex-doctor's Clinic: 800.00 (but blurry so not recommended)
Ogusca at Festival Mall: 1,200.00 3D is 4,000.00

Do remember to eat something sweet before your ultrasound as its really fun to watch the baby active and moving about from the sugar. I was so busy last Monday I forgot to do this. I haven't told Froggy.

Here are the top 3D Ultrasound questions according to the nurse at the Ogusca clinic in Festival Mall:
-What's the baby's gender?
-Is the baby's nose matangos? (well formed and high bridged)
-Is the baby's complexion fair?
-Does the baby have thick hair?

Personally I was amazed and surprised at the questions. I've never thought to ask these or to get a 3D ultrasound just to find these out. Maybe its because I was too worried about the baby being in a breeched position? Anyway, I really don't think these things are important. I just pray we'll have a healthy, normal baby born as quickly, as painless and without complications as possible. 19 days to go!

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