I See You

Dear Colin,

At 31 weeks, your Dad and I decided to take some 3D ultrasound pictures of our little pea pod.  I thought it would be a really good bonding experience for us as parents-- and especially for your Dad who doesn't get to see or feel you move around the way that I do.  

I'm really glad we decided to do it!  I could lie in the doctor's office all day looking at your sweet face.  (That is, if you let me!  Apparently, you are pretty stubborn and move around quite a bit.  You don't really care to be bothered by the nurses or ultrasound techs.)

This is a picture of your face, and your little arms are wrapped up around your head.  Apparently, you are already head-down, and wrapped up in the fetal position with your back arched to my left side and your feet to my right-- kind of like an upside down "C" for Colin.  Clearly, you are a genius baby :)

I've had several people state that they think you look like your Dad, and I agree!  The ultrasound tech said you have a little bit of hair on the back of your head-- like a mullet.  But is it a brown mullet or a ginger mullet?  I can't wait to find out!  Your Dad and I both think you will have dark hair, and I think you will have dark hazel eyes.  But, I also felt very strongly that you were a girl for your first four months, so who knows???  

This was our last ultrasound.  It is hard to believe that the next time I see your face you will be in my arms!  We have about six weeks left to go.  

Some (childless) friends recently asked me if I am ready for you to get here.  In some ways I am, but in many ways I am not.  I feel ill-equipped.  How do you EVER get ready for the biggest challenge and the biggest blessing of your life?  I don't know how to be a mom, but I guess you and I will learn together.

I can't wait to meet you, but please keep on baking as long as you like.

Love,

Mom