Monday, July 12, 2010

Tillman, Are you a Momma's or Daddy's boy?

We got a good look at Tillman at Thursday's Ultrasound.  The 3D images of his face really help us get to know the little guy a little more.  There was a student following the ultrasound tech the day of the growth study.  She sat beside the ultrasound tech and observed how she maneuvered the "wand" over my belly to get the shots needed for the scan.

When our tech went to go discuss the findings with the physician reading the reports, the student "played around/learned" on my belly for a while.  She actually got some GREAT 3D shots of Tillman.  We walked away from the appointment with TONS of photos of him. 

If you know me at all, you know I over-analysis things to death (my poor husband).  I has studying the photos when I got home on Thursday.  I tried to get Nick involved in this activity, but he wasn't having it.  I was pointing out his nose, his chin, his lips and other parts that I thought Tillman favored us. 



From the first Ultrasound, I noticed Tillman's chin.  That is totally Nick!  See for yourself.  He's a Daddy's boy when it comes to his profile, lips and chin.

One of our engagement photos
Check out Nick's profile vs Tillman's

My parents visited us this weekend.  After my Mom looked at the photos, she said "he has your nose."  I really couldn't see it, but after looking at my Dad, I felt like he totally has my family's nose.  Also, he has the crease under his nose down to the middle of his lip.  I have one of those too!

Bridal picture for the newspapers
Check out my nose vs Tillman's

During the growth study, the Ultrasound Tech said that his brain was of average size.  We were jokingly saying we wish we could tell if Tillman was going to be smart.  Nick "spouts off" and said "well I sure hope he is smart because the way he is growing, it doesn't look like we have a football player on our hands." (Tillman is under weight and size from normal babies at his gestational age).

It was very exciting to get to see Tillman again.  I am sure he will look different when he is born and will change everyday after.  Having these moments with him to observe him in his "happy place" helps me get to know the little guy a little more and gets me even more excited for September!

5 comments:

Mary-Margaret said...

I definitely think his chin looks like Nick! Weird how you can see that so clearly.

Meredith said...

I know...I love these high-tech ultrasounds! It is really amazing how much you can see!

Kegan said...

Wait until you have two set to compare them to. I compared Logan's to Lance's and they are looking alike. I am curious to see if Lance will come out looking like Logan did. It is still a mystery. I am wondering if I will make it to September. It feels like Lance is really starting to run out of room. But it may just be me.

Unknown said...

DEFINITELY noticed the nose right away...and BEFORE I read the rest of your post! I promise...no cheating! :-)

Meredith said...

Too funny Heather. My mom actually pointed it out to me...after it being pointed out, I really notice it! Funny...I guess we have to claim Tillman as ours!