Dearest Carrot,
We finally had the anatomy scan yesterday! The tech said you're perfect. You're measuring a little ahead, but nothing abnormal. Your by size due date is April 16th.
YOU'RE A BOY!!!
I'm sure you already knew that, though. :)
During the ultrasound, you wouldn't hold still enough to let us get a good profile picture, but you did rub your eyes and yawn. It was the most adorable thing ever. I cried.
Your big brother was there. He was very concerned that you didn't have a head since the tech was focused on your belly at the time.
Afterwards, we went to a store to look at some things for you. We haven't bought anything yet, but Nixon was very intent on picking things out that he was SURE you would like. Mostly toys, of course. He's 5 now and he doesn't quite understand that you're going to be too little to play with a lot of the things he wants to get you. He's also super excited about playing Mario with you. We've tried to explain that that will take a few years, but he still wants to show you.
He's thrilled about having a little brother.
You've been kicking a lot lately & it's wonderful. I smile every time I feel you & Dad grins like an idiot when he gets to feel you too. It's so sweet. I've never seen him so excited.
We still have lots of things to do before we meet you, but I'm looking forward to it.
Strangely, even though I can feel you and I've seen you, I don't 100% believe you're real yet. I'm starting to look pregnant finally, but I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that I'm going to be a mom. It's weird. If you ever have kids, I'm sure you'll understand. It's exciting, but very surreal.
Hopefully we'll get another ultrasound b/c you wouldn't move the right way to get one specific angle. I love seeing you, so I'm looking forward to it.
I love you,
Mom
