Faburealitastic!
I'm so happy, I'm making up words!!
We just had our anatomy scan this morning, and I couldn't be more pleased. Baby Sister is still decidedly female, and this time, instead of being in shock, I'm all smiles. I don't know if it's directly correlated to the quality of the images, or just the time I've had to ponder things and to feel her move around more, but whatever the reason I feel infinitely more upbeat, happy, and connected with this pregnancy and baby.
Baby Sister is super active, challenging the tech to hone her skills (which I must say were impressive) and catch even the merest flicker of a picture. The results were mind-blowing. She's perfect. And the technology they have is just... awesome. We got the most fantastic pictures. And then... THEN... she did some 3D pictures without even telling us that's what she was doing until they popped up on the screen.
I have to admit that in the past I've been somewhat blase about the idea of 3D pictures. I had a take it or leave it mentality about them, and since most doctors don't use them for diagnostic purposes, I chalked them up to superfluous... ity? See: more made up word!
But now I've seen the light. Come play peek-a-boo with my newest baby daughter:
And for your further viewing pleasure:
I'm over the moon. And so freakin' blessed I can hardly stand it.
Thank you so much to all of you, because even though I hardly talk about it anymore, I do have my moments of darkness and doubt. And knowing you all are out there is what gets me through. I wishing each of you your own unspeakable joys.
Congrats!
love your new word.
Posted by: cursingmama | February 27, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Ok, I'm tearing up here, and feeling a smile within my heart to see your beautiful baby girl. I know what it's taken to get you here, and I'm glad that you'll have not only 1, but 2 happy endings.
I know it's cheesy, but HUGS to you.
Posted by: Natalee | February 27, 2007 at 02:11 PM
Excellent, beautiful pictures! Congratulations, girl.
Posted by: SarahD | February 27, 2007 at 02:27 PM
YAY! What gorgeous pictures! Glad you are feeling so good about it all.
Posted by: Jen | February 27, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Oh how wonderful! Great pictures! Congratulations!
Posted by: Anna | February 27, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Is it just me, or in the high-res one is she SMILING? I am. Congratulations on her being a BABY. XOX
Posted by: Liza | February 27, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Oh congrats Julia - "Baby Sister" is adorable! I'm so happy for you that you've been blessed with another healthy baby.
Posted by: Keri | February 27, 2007 at 04:18 PM
In the 3D picture she looks a lot like Hannah, don't you think?
Congratulations! It's so exciting. I wish they'd had the 3D thing when I was pregnant with mine. Wow!
Posted by: Gina | February 27, 2007 at 04:35 PM
She DOES look like she's smiling! What a cutie already. :)
Posted by: Kate | February 27, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Baby Sister looks like Hannah, I agree. And she's so beautiful! I am so thrilled for you guys. (Now I don't have to ask my latest question, which was what is on your list of boy's names, just in case.) Congratulations, again!
Posted by: Kim | February 27, 2007 at 05:13 PM
It DOES look like she's smiling in the high-res 3D shot, doesn't it? We had one of those as well (Level 2 ultrasound + fetal echocardiogram) and what blew my mind was...you could tell that the baby looked like my husband - spitting image of all his little kid pictures fro m30 years earlier. We didn't find out baby was a boy until he arrived (I was convinced he'd be a girl), but my mother took one look at the picture at 20 weeks and said, "Start thinking of boys' names."
So glad to hear all is going well. =)
Posted by: Kristin | February 27, 2007 at 08:25 PM
Wow! What a great image. And what great news! So, so happy for you.
I know this about the lamest question, but when looking at an ultrasound picture what does one look for when determining boy parts from girl parts?
Posted by: 'Tree' | February 27, 2007 at 08:57 PM
Tree,
Usually, those pictures are taken from underneath - as if the kid were sitting on a Xerox machine. The easiest answer is that boy parts protrude (including the berries, not just the twig) and girl parts are more of an absence than anything else.
Posted by: Julia | February 27, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Oh I'm so happy for you :-)
You know, the darkness and doubt don't ever really go away ... I think it just gets easier to carry them with you, over time.
Congratulations again :-)
Posted by: Beth | February 27, 2007 at 09:45 PM
Happy Day!! Loved this entry-we could feel your happiness, your excitement and your love. Continued prayers coming from me to you!
Posted by: Kristin | February 28, 2007 at 08:21 AM
I'm just over the moon for you right now. I can't tell you how much joy those pictures brought to me, knowing how much joy they brought to you.
Baby Sister is beautiful. May you continue to be blessed.
Posted by: Diane | February 28, 2007 at 08:42 AM
I can't believe how fantastic those pictures are - I'm really happy for you! It's so exciting!
Posted by: Monica | February 28, 2007 at 08:51 AM
The pics are fantabulous!! I agree with the 3D thing...until we got a glimpse yesterday at our ultrasound, I really could have cared less. But once you see them, wow!
Congrats on the great scan!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 28, 2007 at 09:00 AM
I've got a big, cheesy smile on my face right now!
Posted by: Kari | February 28, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Gorgeous! I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: JennyK | February 28, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Oh, Julia! So, so excited for you! Congratulations to you all and continued blessings and joy throughout this pregnancy!
Posted by: Wendi | February 28, 2007 at 09:47 AM
Thanks for answering my question...I have wondered that for years and years.
Posted by: 'Tree' | February 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM
Yeah!!! Awesome!!! and Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Heather | February 28, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Baby sister has such a beautiful *smile*!
May I suggest the name "Felicia" which means "happiness"? Or Aliza which means joyful?
She is gorgeous!
Posted by: Beret | February 28, 2007 at 11:30 AM
What amazing pictures!!! Since I didn't get in on the earlier naming posts may I suggest
Phoebe
Claire
Sarah
Emily ( I particularily love the idea of Hannah and Emily)
Posted by: winecat | February 28, 2007 at 03:31 PM