Catching Up
Dear Little George,
I stopped being exhausted and nauseous two days after we hit the twelfth week of pregnancy. That was really lucky since we left for our vacation only one week later. I also started feeling you move at twelve weeks. You don't move much. That or you are still too small to make much of an impact. Your brother would tap tap tap and move a heck of a lot when he was in your home. You simply roll or slowly swipe every now and then. Your brother has been a constant mover since he was born but we'd be THRILLED if you decided to be a little more sedentary.
You also had a nuchal translucency screening at week twelve. Daddy and I watched you lay there with your little heart beating. It looks like you had two hiccups. You're measuring 4 days ahead in height. We bought a DVD of the ultrasound. You are already adorable. And what a relief it was to discover that you are not at risk for Down's or two other genetic conditions.
We took the DVD on vacation. Daddy hadn't told his extended family about you because we were about to see them in person. We announced your existence by showing the DVD. Aunt Jackie, Uncle Tom, and Cousin Rachel were at the first showing. Aunt Jackie screamed. She has had the best response to the announcement of your existence. Oma saw the video the next day. A week or so later we showed it to Grandma Whee. Everyone is very pleased that you are around. Most people agree with Mama that the video reveals signs that you are a boy. Everyone also agrees that it is hard to tell for sure.
We'll reach 18 weeks tomorrow which means we're almost half way to your birth. Holy cow this pregnancy is going by quickly. Daddy says it helps that we bought a house, moved, remodeled, traveled, and are still unpacking and cleaning. Your room is a nice warm yellow with beautiful hardwood floors. It contains lots of boxes of clothes and toys that you may or may not use. Your brother still likes to rub my belly every now and then and give you a kiss. I think he'll be a great brother. I hope you think so to.
Love,
Mama