We had a fabulous playdate Tuesday with Kyla's friends Lily and Aidric. Besides having a good time playing (while the moms chatted) Mollie (Lily's mom) did a "cake smash" photo session for Kyla and Aidric's 1st birthdays. Take a look at the photos on Mollie's blog - she is absolutely amazing!
We had our nuchal translucency ultrasound and genetic screening test done this Monday (12 weeks 6 days) and everything looks fantastic. Because I'm over 35, the risk of the baby having Downs Syndrome or other deadly genetic diseases is greater than if I were in my 20's, so hence this procedure. This test measures the fold/fluid behind the baby's neck during an ultrasound and matches that with hormone levels in my blood. Basically they are looking for the normal range of the fold (less than 3cm) and a normal range of hormones as a predictor of the genetic health of the baby. Since both tests came back perfect our risks dropped significantly! Or as John would say "his wife has the body of a 24 year old!"
On Tuesday we met our friend Mollie and her daughter Lily for lunch and playtime at the water squirters. Kyla had a great time playing with the other kids, but unfortunately Lily wasn't feeling well (strep throat and mono - yikes!, poor thing) and wasn't in the mood for water fun.
Kyla playing in the water
The water was splashing on her head
Playing with the older girls
Water Squirters in action
Mollie and Lily
The weather in Austin is beautiful today and since we're still getting the big pool ready for summer (few more vacuum's and solar cover days are needed), we got out the paddling pool Kyla got for her birthday. She had so much fun playing in the water and liked getting in and out of it!
