Aria woke up the next morning on the day of her ultrasound and sonogram. Aria was really excited because they get to see Chase's full skeleton. Aria woke up to Chase kicking in Aria's belly. Aria went to get dressed. After Aria got dressed, Aria and Chase went to wake Mac.
Aria: Mac, babe wake up.
Mac woke up to see Aria on him.
Mac placed a kiss on Aria's belly.
Aria: Chase is kicking
Mac placed a hand on Aria's belly to feel Chase kicking.
Aria: Are you ready for today?
Mac nods
Aria why don't you get dressed, and we can work on the baby's room while we wait to go.
Mac nods.
Once the time came for their appointment Mac and Aria exit their house, and headed to their appointment.
Aria: Are you guys excited?
Mac: Yes.
Aria: Then...
April: Hi guys, how are we doing today?
Mac: Fine.
Aria: Great!
April: So, we are here for an ultrasound and sonogram, right?
Aria: Yep.
April: Alright, first I'm going to feel your belly and check for the baby's head.
Aria lifts her shirt to reveal her belly.
April: The baby's head is down.
Aria nods.
April: Now, I'm going to measure the baby's growth.
April takes the strip and runs it in the center of Aria's belly.
April: Between 7 to 12 inches, 1 to 2 pounds. Now we're going to get started with the ultrasound.
April: Okay, now I'm going to apply gel on your belly so we can get a full picture of baby boy.
Aria nods as April applies gel on her belly.
April: Okay, now let's see what he looks like.
April: There he is, looking well and healthy. There's his face, his eyes, his belly, his belly button, his legs and feet, and his toes.
Celine moves the probe around the sides of Aria's belly.
April: Now his hands, his fingers; his other hand and fingers.
Aria: Oh my God!
Tears stream down Mac's face.
April: Now we will perform a heart scan to check Chase's heart rate in beats per minute and to determine if his heartbeat is healthy.
Aria nods.
April traces Chase's heartbeat and measures it at 145 beats per minute.
April: It's 145 beats per minute, which is good. Now let's see if his heartbeat is healthy.
April locates Chase's heartbeat and records it. The heartbeat is audible on the ultrasound machine.
Celine: His heartbeat sounds healthy; it's strong and full.
April: Now let's switch to a full view. Here's his tummy, his belly button, and in the center is his heart. It's beating right now. Now his brain, and if we move the probe, we can see the umbilical cord connecting to his tummy.
Mac: Oh wow!
Aria: Wow!
April: Now let's look at his spine and bladder. Let's try a different angle. Ah, here we go. You can see his legs, feet, toes, and the curve is his buttocks.
Aria: Oh wow. Ooh, I just felt a kick. Chase is kicking.
April: Yes, he is. Let's see if we can zoom in.
April: Okay, now his thighs, kneecaps, and let's zoom in on his face.
April zooms in on Chase's face.
April: Okay, now his face, eyes, mouth, neck, and hair.
April: Are you all enjoying yourselves?
They both nod.
April: Great, I'm glad! Now let's move on to his bladder and cervix, as well as the free fluid. If he swallows too much of this fluid, he may experience hiccups or a bellyache in the womb.
Aria nods.
April: Any black areas indicate free fluid surrounding Chase.
Aria nods.
April: The fluid looks normal, indicating that he is a healthy little baby. His movements and heartbeat are also normal, and he seems to be happy.
Mac: She definitely is.
April: Aw.
April gives Aria's belly one final check before removing the probe.
April: I will provide you with a copy of the ultrasound.
Aria: Sweet.
April: Everything looks great, you guys.
April removes the probe from Aria's belly and cleans off the gel.
April prints a photo of Aria's ultrasound and hands it to her.
Aria: Thanks.
April: You're welcome. Have a lovely night, you two.
Aria: I appreciate it.
Mac: You too.
Mac and Aria exit the building.
Mac: That was so cool.
Aria: It really was.
Mac: Yes.
Aria: Let's get out of here and head home to work on the baby's room.
Aria and Mac head home for the day to work on the baby's room.
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