stomach microscope

...is the latest technology
in place of the ultrasound scan!
believe it or
not!

an:
is baby a boy or a girl? (while placing his hand on my tummy)
me:
when baby has grown bigger in mommy's tummy, then doctor will be able to see if it's a boy or a girl.
an:
do they use the er...er...stomach...mi...mi...what's it again mommy? the one scientist use...
me:
you mean microscope?
an:
yes yes the stomach mi...tro...top...
me:
mi-cro-scope. the microscope is used in a lab to see very small things. the stomach microscope is called the ultrasound.
an:
ul-tra-sound
me:
yes, the doctor will use the ultrasound scan on mommy's tummy to see baby.
an:
(deep in thoughts)

on a another note,
what would you tell your child
if you were asked
where babies make their exit?

an:
mommy, where will baby come out from?
me:
(taken by surprised by his question, so i kept mum)
an:
i don't want the doctor to operate you & cut you. (not liking the sight of blood)
me:
(wanting to reassure him) the doctor will not cut mommy.
an:
so baby comes out from your leg. (pointing at his right leg)
me:
no, baby doesn't come out from there.
an:
your belly button? (pointing at my belly button)
me:
uhm, yes...(bleep! wrong answer! but that'll do for now. sigh!)