We can feel you now

To Cookie,
You kicked Daddy's hand the other night (Thursday night, I think). We were in bed, just talking about whatever came to mind, and suddenly you kicked very hard! Because your dad had his hand on my belly, he felt it just as strongly as I did. It was fantastic, and you kept doing it. I think you could hear us laughing. Thank you, baby.
We also had an ultrasound on Monday to see you. You were very patient with it all, and showed us everything we wanted to look at. You have a little cyst in your brain which needs to be checked on in about ten weeks, but it should be okay. It's called a Choroid plexus cyst, which sounds quite scary. But it's not. It usually means nothing, and the man said they don't even usually tell parents about it but he likes to just in case it does end up being something serious.
On a lighter note, here are some photos from the ultrasound:

This is your "scary face"

Your side, showing off your little nose that looks like your brother's

Your little baby thumb

And your hand...

And your other hand...

Your itty bitty feet!

And another of your face - your lips and a little of your nose.

19w5d

Doctor Who likes cookies

To Cookie,
You're undoubtedly a Doctor Who fan like Daddy and I, so...


18w0d

A guest post

Dear Cookie,

Blimey where has the time gone? I feel so old when I realise I can remember when your mother WASN'T expecting you, new babies have a habit of making me feel old. I hope you're not putting too much pressure on your Mummy's bladder, or kicking her night and day, she needs rest remember! But I know I'm incredibly proud of your Mum and Dad for the blessing they're about to receive - they deserve it after all. But you'll soon join the world and all hell can break loose with sleepless nights, nappies and feeds. Bring on the fun!

xxxxxxx Mummy's friend Nina

17w6d

My bladder is not a punching bag!

To Cookie,
Yes, sweetie, I know you're there. I don't mind the small kicks I'm feeling - in fact, I quite love that I can feel you already - but one small request? Please get off Mummy's bladder. I know I don't really need to wee at the moment, but since you seem to be sitting on it, my brain thinks I do and keeps telling me to get up. I don't want to, I would like to lay here and try to get some sleep.
I have another ultrasound to see you soon - on the 25th. I'm really looking forward to it. Of course, the radiologist will be mostly looking at bits of you to check you're growing well, but I have faith in you, my little one. Apparently this week you're about the size of a large potato, and in three weeks you'll be about triple the size of that! Hopefully I'll have a nice big normal-looking baby bump then, to show you off in.


To Ianto,
I really can't remember you kicking this hard at any point, let alone so early. I know it's because you were my first baby, but it still makes me a little sad. As always, please look after your younger sibling as we move through mid-pregnancy. In about two and a half weeks we'll be hitting halfway. I really need you to help us make it that far.
 

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