Our First Glimpse

Yesterday we went with PapaGus and Gusi to see the obstetrician who will be doing my ultrasounds while in Dakar. This was the first one to pinpoint an EDD (estimated due date). As it turns out, the due date given by the ultrasound is the same as my LMP (last menstrual period) which is roughly in mid-August. (Lots of acronyms involved in being pregnant.)

The office was small, but clean and had all the necessary equipment one needs for prenatal care. The doctor herself was quite nice and professional and took her time with us. When the ultrasound began we all looked at the screen and saw a new little person that will soon be joining our family. I teared up and smiled at my husband. I told Gusi that on the television was his baby brother or sister. He was quite excited and shouted "bebe" a few times. I stayed mesmerized by the image while the measurements were taken. Another little person in our lives. Wow. Gusi became fidgety and realized that my shoes were on the floor, so he wanted to put them on. He asked his father to remove his shoes and started walking around the room with my shoes on. It was comic and predictable all at the same time. One thing I will say about this new baby, s/he seems to be a lot calmer than Gusi was at this stage from my memories of his first ultrasound.

This was our first glimpse at our future. Two children, two parents, an infinite number of possibilities.