Window into the womb

So I have decided that I have somewhat of a love/hate relationship with ultrasounds.  I absolutely love being able to "see" Baby K through the walls of my uterus but at the same time, having to go to the bathroom that bad makes me want to cry.  It is totally worth it, of course, and my most recent 26 week ultrasound, while the shortest, was in some ways the most special.  Normally, I would have only had two ultrasounds.  One in my first trimester and one in my second.  However, my OB ordered a third because the second one did not reveal adequate pictures of my baby's face to determine whether or not there were any facial abnormalities present.  If anyone of you is a mom, or currently pregnant, you know how even the remote suggestion that something might be wrong with your baby brings a gut wrenching feeling to your heart.  I scheduled the ultrasound as soon as possible, slightly apprehensive, but all the while excited about the opportunity to see my little one again.

Almost immediately, my baby presented a great head shot and I saw the most beautiful and perfectly formed little face that I had ever seen.  The technician snapped several shots of my baby's little nose and mouth and my smile grew bigger as he/she moved.  Since I can now clearly feel Baby K's movements, seeing what it actually looks like on the screen was delightful.  (So that's what it looks like when you move like that?!)  I am even more excited that the next time I lay eyes on my child, he/she will be in my arms.  In about 3 months.....if I haven't said it enough, I CANNOT WAIT TO MEET MY BABY! :)