Suddenly we're in week 23. It's an interesting thing that right now we count week by week how you're growing, how you're forming. Then, when you come out to meet the world, the count starts all over again.
Three weeks ago, we did the ultrasound. This is what you looked like:
It was an incredible experience.
We hadn't originally planned on going to do the ultrasound. As you'll live to learn, your Mother & I are pretty skeptical about unnecessary tests. The midwives sold us on it though, it was a matter of M's spinal issues when she was born. We wanted to make sure the same thing wouldn't happen to you. No worries though, your spine is forming perfectly.
That was a relief for your M.
The nurse going over each part of your body. The first real visual proof that we'd had that you exist. It was fascinating. It was unreal. It was joy.
We'd said that we didn't want to be spoiled on gender. It doesn't matter to us. Whether you are a boy or a girl, we will love you with all our hearts. We just hope for a stunning healthy baby.
M's tummy is getting quite round. Sometimes she thinks she can hide it. She really can't though. If she sucks in just right, she can convince herself that her belly is normal.
She glows though. She is very happy.
We have another appointment with the midwife this week. Thursday. It will be the very edge of week 24. It's hard to believe there's only 16 weeks left. Four months. Time that will pass in the blink of an eye.
In case you're curious, this is how big you are this week, compared to a football. (Don't worry, we don't care about football... we're purely a hockey family.)
People ask if I'm worried. If I'm ready for my life to completely change. I admit, I should likely be a little worried. I'm not though. I believe that everything is going to be alright. Better than alright. I think we're ready. I'll keep my fingers crossed just in case.
I'm not sure how often I'll update this. Mostly when I feel like talking to you. When I have something that I'd like to say. It could be every day, it could be a week or a month. I will keep on this though. That much I guarantee.
