GIRL! 🙂
Happy Friday, everyone. As you can see, we have some pretty exciting news to share!
Last week, Tommy and I had our anatomy scan, which was basically the first time we both had the opportunity to “see” our beautiful little baby, looking all human and such. First and foremost, the doctor and sonographer reassured us the baby is measuring perfectly (God is good), and secondly, we were told it’s a girl! YAY!
I have to admit: Although every parent’s only wish is for a healthy child, I was a bit elated to find out we’re having a little girl. As for Tommy — let’s just say, it’s totally growing on him. 😉 Tommy is going to be the best “little girl dad” in the whole world, but I think when we heard the words, “It’s a girl!” his mind automatically fast-forwarded 16 years, to prom and … those darn boys. I can’t say I blame him — I think about how darn cute she’s going to be as a little one, and Tommy’s thoughts are a bit more mature … as in, how many sleepless nights we’ll have when she starts — (I can’t even say it) — dating. EEEEEKKK.
But back to the moment. 🙂
It’s nothing short of amazing, really, to see your precious baby moving around on the ultrasound screen. As I laid on the table, grimacing in pain from this stupid fibroid, there she was — the sole reason all of this hurt is worth it. You could see her little nose, her toes, her fingers, her face. Tommy sat next to me, taking video — those moments will be etched in my mind forever. So without further ado, our beautiful little daughter makes her first appearance on the blog, in all of her 2D, black and white glory. 🙂
As for the pain? Sigh. It’s still there — we’re now going on Day 17. I was thinking two weeks of pain might be the magic number, but now I’m hoping it will end at three. Fibroid pain is something I can’t quite describe — awful is a fairly accurate word. Without sounding like a drama queen, women have said the pain from a degenerating fibroid is worse than labor. I believe it. I continue to pray for the day when this pain will subside and I’ll be able to enjoy my pregnancy once again. Until then, my only hope is for our baby to stay safe and protected.
Through all of this, I’ve still been able to keep up with a scheduled session here and there, so check back soon for some recent pics. Have a great weekend!
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