Monday, December 7, 2009

It's Getting More Real........

Dan and I had talked about getting a 3D ultrasound done and that was it.  Then, one day I received an email from him with different websites that he had found with local places that did 3D ultrasounds.  This was becoming more real for us.  We made the appointment, I drank lots of water (to make sure we would get the best possible views of her) and we were on our way to Oak Park, IL to see our baby girl in a more personal way than I was prepared for.  I get teary eyed at a regular ultrasound, what in the world would I be like at a 3D one??  At first I was scared that she would look a lot like an alien (from previous 3D pictures I have seen of other babies) and I wouldn't know how to react to that.  

For the most part Natalia cooperates during ultrasounds and this visit was no different.  She was sleeping and had her hand in front of her mouth a lot of the time, but other than that Dan and I got to see our baby girl in a very personal way and it is a moment I will never forget.  I never knew that my heart could love so much, someone that I haven't met yet,  but would do anything for.  Some day she will read these posts about her and know how much she was loved even before she was born.  

So, without further ado, I would like you all to meet Natalia Rachel in 3D  (click that.)

Happy Holidays,

Beth and Dan (post was from Beth)