at 19 weeks, you are supposed to look like a large mango covered in greasy cheese. i don't mean to be rude, but you sound a bit disgusting. sometimes, though, i find myself daydreaming about a really adorable, greasy mango and it makes me smile.
on tuesday, we get to find out which of two varieties of human you are. you will go from greasy mango to boy or girl -- that's quite a step up! it seems to be in vogue to choose not to know -- some prefer a surprise and some find superiority in declaring that women didn't know for thousands of years and were just fine. i have never been one for waiting, and i figure thousands of years ago i wouldn't have access to lots of medical care that lets me experience this, so we will be finding out. besides, your dad always says it will be a surprise to us come tuesday.
i mostly can't wait to see you again.
the doctor says that you are a rebel. you wiggle too much when they tried to find your heartbeat, so we had to do an early ultrasound (and you scared me to death, young man or lady). during the ultrasound, the doctor exclaimed, "that is quite a bit of fetal movement! you have a very active one on your hands!" you don't seem to behave as they would like you to for these routine procedures.
so this is me pleading. if my center of gravity weren't so messed up, i would even get down on my knees. please, please behave. this is the only time i will ever ask you to share your unmentionables with a room full of strangers.
we pled so much to be able to have you at all, so this kind of pleading seems a bit silly. no matter what, you are the most amazing blessing. and we can't wait to see you. even if you come out looking like a greasy cheese-covered mango.
love, mommy
6 comments:
I don't appreciate the waiting to find out superiority either- it is a joyous surprise whenever you find out! I can't wait- I hope you'll let us all know right away!!! Fill that bladder up good and good luck!
ooh, that's so exciting! I hope (plea) that your baby will cooperate. Adam and I decided not to find out, but when we had to go back for a second ultrasound --because they couldn't get all the measurements in they needed the first time-- we almost gave in. Soon you will be able to apply a gender appropriate nickname!!! I am so excited for you two! Ahh!!!
isn't it cool that you're dying to know, but either way you win! cool.
Oh yeah I forgot about all the water they want you to drink! I couldn't have waited, I would have died! I hope your ultrasound goes well!
That was cute. I'm excited you guys find out soon! And I'm not the least bit surprised that your "greasy cheese-covered mango" is such an active little one. Sounds just like a miniature Beckruck to me! :) Good luck with the ultrasound! So exciting!!!
you better let us know, or at least me, what you find out on Tuesday! i'm not big on waiting either!
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