Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate motherhood than a visit to your local Stork Vision 3D 4D Imaging Center to see your baby.
Many of our centers are providing special Mother’s Day discounts. Our Stork Vision Oklahoma City Store has a great special where you can receive $10 off their Deluxe Package (regularly $175) and $20 off the Share the Love Package (regularly $195). Our Chicago Stork Vision and Schaumburg Stork Vision locations are also running a terrific deal….a special $109 3D Ultrasound Package to Celebrate our Chicagoland Moms. To see what promotions are going on in your area, please visit our Locations page on our site.
One of our stores that we had to highlight is our Stork Vision Omaha Center. They are having a very fun and creative event and giveaway going on to celebrate your pregnancy! It is the1st Annual Stork Vision Mother’s Day Baby Booty Dance Off! By shaking your booty you could win some fantastic prizes! See all the details below and get ready to shake, shake, shake….shake, shake, shake….shake your booty:
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate motherhood than a visit to your local Stork Vision 3D 4D Imaging Center to see your baby.
Many of our centers are providing special Mother’s Day discounts. To see what promotions are going on in your area, please visit our Locations page on our site.
One of our stores that we had to highlight is our Stork Vision Omaha Center. They are having a very fun and creative event and giveaway going on to celebrate your pregnancy! It is the 1st Annual Stork Vision Mother’s Day Baby Booty Dance Off! By shaking your booty you could win some fantastic prizes! See all the details below and get ready to shake, shake, shake….shake, shake, shake….shake your booty:
We are thrilled and grateful of the opportunity we recently had to follow one mom during her visit to Stork Vision. The video below beautifully captures this lovely mommy-to-be’s 3D ultrasound experience. While this is just one example, it is indicative of what all of our Stork Vision 3D Ultrasound Imaging Centers strive to provide–a warm, comfortable environment for you and your family to enjoy viewing your newest addition through the eyes of ultrasound.
We love Paper Coterie and all of the wonderful products they have to help you document and celebrate your life. Their personalized photo books, shower invitations, birth announcements and growth charts are perfect for helping capture the memories you want to save and share throughout your pregnancy (and beyond).
And we are thrilled to announce that now through April 25th, you can receive one FREE journal from Paper Coterie! Woo Hoo!
These beautiful journals are perfect for documenting both the special and ordinary events throughout your pregnancy. To receive your free journal, use the code STORKVISION at check out (regular shipping fees still apply). Click here to see all of their amazing designs!
We are so excited to announce that our Stork Vision family is growing. In the past two months we have opened up four new stores! You can now find our premier 3D 4D imaging centers in:
If you live near any of these locations, we do hope you will call us for your 3D/4D ultrasound imaging needs. And one more special addition to our Stork Vision family that we are thrilled to announce is the arrival of Norah Grace. Norah Grace came into this world on March 20 (the same birthday as her big sister, Anna Joy). She is the second daughter to our store owners, Sarah and Scott from our Stork Vision Fort Worth store. We are so happy for Sarah, Scott and Anna Joy and send them lots of love!
“When is the best time to schedule an ultrasound?” is a question we are asked frequently by our expecting moms and the timing really depends on the type of ultrasound you are going to receive.
2D ultrasounds can be done as early as 18 weeks gestation and can continue to term. At this point we can usually determine gender (but of course, the baby has to cooperate).
3D ultrasounds and 4D ultrasounds can be done at any time after 18 weeks gestation however the optimal time to have this type of sonogram is between 27 – 30 weeks. Earlier ultrasounds allow you to see more complete images of you baby. Later ultrasounds reveal improved facial features since the developing fat layer enhances these images–you may even see a smile or the baby sucking his/her thumb!
There are several important factors involved when producing a 3D/4D ultrasound. One factor is the amount of space remaining in the womb. 2D ultrasound sees through everything but when scanning in 3D, everything becomes solid. Therefore things like the umbilical cord or placenta can act as a barrier if sitting in front of the baby. The most optimal time to see the baby is between 26 – 28 weeks because there is still room in the womb. The further into the pregnancy you are, the more the remaining space decreases.
Another important factor is how much amniotic fluid is present. It is important to stay hydrated throughout the pregnancy. Extra fluid intake a few days prior to coming in for a 3D/4D baby ultrasound scan is known to help with the clarity of the pictures. The placenta position is another element that affects a ultrasound. An anterior placenta is on the front side of the womb and in front of the baby while a posterior placenta is on the backside of the womb and in back of the baby. With 3D/4D imaging, the posterior is ideal however, it is possible to capture the baby regardless.
Regardless of which type of ultrasound you choose, it is important to remember that all images are dependent on the baby’s position, movement, size, and the amount of surrounding amniotic fluid. As a result, we cannot always guarantee image clarity or quality.
Congratulations to Angela, the winner of our Ruby Merle Design canvas giveaway. Have fun creating your custom canvas for your baby’s nursery! And a huge thanks to Ruby Merle Designs for providing us with this wonderful giveaway. Be sure to check out Ruby Merle’s Design Facebook page to see more examples of her amazing work!
In a few days we will all be a little bit Irish. We love St. Patrick’s Day and thought we’d share a few ideas to help you celebrate the Luck of the Irish!
If you are looking for an easy way to make that traditional St. Patty’s Day meal then you should definitely check out this crock pot recipe for corned beef and cabbage from Allrecipes.com. We are definitely going to try this one! It sounds delicious and easy!
Another traditional meal that you might consider for your St. Patrick’s Day feast is Shepard’s Pie. This recipe from Foodnetwork.com looks yummy too!
We are so excited about our latest giveaway. We have partnered with Ruby Merle Designs to give one lucky reader one of her beautiful, 12 x 12 customized canvases. Can’t you just picture one of these gorgeous pieces hanging in your home? Look at the detail in the design…..so lovely!
2. Ask your friends and family to Like Ruby Merle’s Facebook page and leave a comment with your name in it. The person with the most votes or mentions will win.
3. Lastly, please leave a comment below with your email address so we can contact you if you are the winner (this step is important, we want to be sure we can get in touch if you win!!!).
The deadline to enter is March 16th at Midnight central time. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 19th. Good luck!
Today is a special day—one that comes around only every 4 years. If you have your baby on this very momentous day, your child will forever be in a unique club of birthday celebrators! You can connect with other moms to see how they celebrate this special day for their kids on community boards at popular sites like Baby Center and What to Expect.
Now you’ll just have to decide which day to celebrate his or her birthday on non leap years. Will it be February 28 or March 1st?
Here are just a few other websites with fun facts about Leap Year as well as great ideas for celebrating this day that only comes around once every four years:
