Tuesday, 16 June 2009
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As many of you know from my previous blog entry, my husband and I have decided to go ahead and get a First Screen test done to see if our baby is at high risk of having Down Syndrome or Trisomy 18. The First Screen test must be done during a very specific range of time, so this morning Husband and I went in to the clinic to get a Dating Ultrasound done to confirm exactly how far along I am.
Honestly, after just watching Marley & Me, I was pretty terrified of going in for my first ultrasound. I was so scared that they wouldn't be able to see anything like in the movie. But, thank God, my fears were unfounded because Dan and I were able to see our baby for the first time! I knew that it was going to be exciting and special, but there aren't words to describe just how wonderful it was to see my little tyke for the first time.
So, proud mother-to-be that I am, here are the pictures that were taken this morning of my baby!
I'm so ecstatically and deliriously happy right now. I just keep hoping and wishing and praying that things continue to go well for us and that our child is healthy.
In related news, I called my mother last night to tell her that I was having my first ultrasound done this morning and she proceeded to get mad at me for telling her that she couldn't come with. I know she's my mom and that she wants to be involved, and I appreciate that, but there are some things that I want to do exclusively with my husband. Seeing our child for the first time was one of those things. It's really hard for my mom to wrap her mind around the concept of me having my own immediate family that doesn't include her.
The other night we argued because she said she wanted to be with us when we take our child to DisneyWorld for the first time. Getting ahead of ourselves much? I told her it was too soon to think about things like that, but that she likely wasn't going to be included in all of our family vacations. Again, she got mad and upset.
Last night she told me that it "hurt her feelings" when I told her that I didn't like to have my belly touched. I know that that's apparently the thing to do when someone is pregnant, but I don't like having my stomach touched unless it's prefaced with some sort of, "Oh the baby is kicking, feel it!" Call me crazy, but I feel like just reaching out and rubbing my tummy like I'm some sort of Buddha-good-luck-charm is an invasion of my personal space.
I can already tell that my mom and I are going to be butting heads over many many many issues throughout this pregnancy/my child's life. I guess that's motherly love for ya...
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Comments (11)
Is this your mother's first grandchild by chance? :P
Congratulations on seeing your first ultrasound. I really can't imagine the feeling. I'm so happy for you though. :) I hope the rest of your week goes well... and that Momma Bear calms down. :P
your baby looks cute already! in that gummy bear stage of the ultrasound.
i'm with you on the first ultrasound and the belly rubbing. this january, my husband, sister and parents went with my sister, her husband and two kids to our first trip to Disneyland (they've been to Disney World before) and it was really really special. i thought at that time, that i'd definitely have a set or both sets of grandparents with us on our future kids' first trips to themeparks like that. it helps to have extra eyes and hands and such special memories will be made.
@CrazyKey123 - Thank you!!!!! It is in fact my mom's first grandchild, how could you tell?! LoL! I sure hope she calms down about things soon.
@SarahakaHungry - Awwww thank you! I, of course, think that he or she looks just precious but I was pretty convinced that was just a mother's love coming through.
I'm not totally opposed to my mom coming along for family vacations EVER. It's the fact that she just presumes she should be entitled to come along that bothers me.
Awwww! I am so happy for you!!! And though he/she is still a minuscule blob in your body, I know he/she will be such a pretty (or handsome) one! Anyways, your mom will coddle and spend oodles of time with the little one since she is grandma- all the grandmas I know spoil their grand kids (even mine- and all her kids affectionately call her "The Dragonlady"). I'm pretty sure if you explain to your mom, she will understand- hopefully. I mean, it's a special thing between you and your husband, your mom just wants to be a part of it. After all, she went through all the things you have and will go through. She feels a bond.
Awww. How far along are you?
Awe cute pics ^_^ That's so exciting !!!
Okay, first--awww! Second, all I kept thinking about was Rachel's first ultrasound. "I can't seeeee itttttt!" hehe I am glad, however, that you could.
Your mom shouldn't get upset with you. If you had invited her to the ultrasound, that's one thing. But she can't just decide to go. It's your family. There are some things that you should experience just as a couple. sorry that she tried to guilt you about that.
Also, the belly thing--I NEVER understand why people do that. I'm not about to go accosting someone's stomach, just because it's incubating a tiny person. There's no logic to that. And your stomach isn't public property, damn it.
Thanks for sharing this, Andrea! I have no idea why it didn't show up in my subscriptions. I know I'm subbed to you. I think xanga's getting glitchy again...*sigh*
Congrats, lady! Lovely post, I'm happy for you.
Awww cute! When do you find out the gender? OR are you planning to wait to be surprised?
very cute :]
im so happy to hear about you & your hubby's new addition!
Eee! There's a little jelly bean in there! I hope the tests come out just fine.
I can sort of relate to the thing about your mom. My mom is great, but my mother-in-law is invasive. She doesn't mean to be; she just lacks tact and empathy, and doesn't know it. My father-in-law is similar. I have no idea how Terry turned out so well.