It's been a couple of weeks since our last OB appointment. I really wanted to write about it right away since it was such a "big" one, but life just kept getting in the way.
Our last appointment turned into a family affair. Thank God for a wonderful doctor who welcomed my family members as they all entered the room for the 16-week ultrasound. At about 10 weeks I had had a dream in which you were a girl, but then at about 14 or 15 weeks I had a dream that you were a boy, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Deep in my heart though, I was pretty sure you were a girl!
As I laid back for the ultrasound, the doctor started using her tools to give us a look. We saw you moving around, which always tugs at my heart strings. I had had a frozen cappuccino before the appointment hoping that it would wake you up so we could get a better look at you. And it certainly worked, because you were very wiggly! It didn't take long for her to say that she could see what you were. Your daddy and Grams were standing together on my left, Nana was in a wheelchair behind the doctor (you'll have to ask about the time she broke her knee skiing), and Grandpa was, of course, taking pictures. Pops couldn't make it because he had to be at work. She told us you were a girl and everyone oohed and aahed and Nana, who was always certain you were a girl, shrugged her shoulders up and grinned a guilty little grin because she was so excited that she had been right the whole time!
Just knowing who you were, who this little person that was moving inside of me was, was the most wonderful feeling! I instantly knew you were my Penny. Right after the initial surprise of finding out who you were, I looked at your daddy and asked if he wanted to tell your grandparents what your name was. We had chosen it weeks before. He, of course, wanted me to tell it and so I did. I told them that your name was Penelope Lorraine Palmer, our little Penny.
It's been almost three weeks since that day, and already I have lots of little clothes for you! I'm not a fan of dressing little girls in pink only - in fact I don't really love that "it's a girl pink" color. I think you will be so much more beautiful in vibrant colors! I can't wait to see you in them! We have also already bought other things for you, like a high chair, a swing, a stroller and car seat, even diapers!
This week is the 20th week and you are beginning to move a LOT. For the past two weeks or so I have felt your little "flutters," but as you get bigger and bigger, I am able to feel your movements and kicks! Your daddy has been out of town for a training practice for two weeks, and when he gets back this weekend I am hoping that he'll be able to feel your movements from outside my belly.
You are an amazing little girl already Penny. I pray for you every day and pray that God will help me be a wonderful mother for you, that He will help me raise you to be a sweet and godly girl that loves Him!
Here is an upright profile picture of your face at 16 weeks.
The more traditional side view.
Everyone in the waiting room.
With my doctor - Dr. Angela Christy-Lovell
The only bare-belly shot you'll see!
Daddy and Grams anxiously waiting to find out...
Nana's "I knew it" smile.
Looking at the pictures of YOU!
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