We had a bit of a wait (not much fun with a full bladder) but we've gotten used to that now!
The consultant who saw us reassured us from the start - even before I got my bump out. The biggest risk for babies inheriting heart defects is with holes in the heart at birth, especially if serious enough to need intervention. I didn't have a hole in my heart and certainly no intervention (my murmur is functional).
She checked all of you, taking pictures and measurements throughout - although she did tell you off a couple of times for wriggling while she tried to get a decent shot or measurement. Daddy told her we were keeping your gender a surprise so she asked us to look away from the screen at one point, so we didn't see anything that would give the game away. She paid special attention to your heart (seeing as that was the worry) but gave you a glowing report - 10/10! We even got a couple of pictures (and we didn't have to pay for them!)
Daddy showed the photos off to one of the nurses while the consultant wrote up our report - she decided you have his nose :) and was generally very complimentary. I think he even showed her the previous photos on his phone...
Our report was received from the consultant along with the reassurance that everything they could check was absolutely fine. I subsequently analysed the report on the way home and you are perfect - which came as little surprise to the faithful family members and close friends, who had already made that assumption.
Lots of kicks this evening so we're hoping Daddy will feel you soon. He does sit patiently for hours with hand(s) on bump, just in case.
We love you little one xx
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