My Soldier Son sent me a copy of an ultrasound taken of my first grandbaby. So this is my first picture of my first grandbaby.
Grandbaby
This is the photo taken of the sweet little one a month ago. They went back to the doctor the other day and still can’t tell the baby’s gender. In the photo above, the little one had just taken his or her thumb out of his or her mouth when the photo was taken. So you can see his or her little fist.
One thing I’ve noticed about German doctors is that they won’t confirm anything until there is absolutely no doubt about it. They wouldn’t confirm my daughter-in-law was pregnant until she had reached a certain point in her pregnancy, in spite of her repeatedly having positive pregnancy test. Now they won’t confirm whether or not its a boy or a girl. I’m suspecting that they’ve seen enough of these ultrasounds to have a good idea of which it is, but they seem to prefer to not say anything until there is no question at all.
The baby seems like he’s reclining there quite comfortably allowing his mama to meet his every need … which makes me think its probably a male (JUST KIDDING!).
I’m amazed at the level of definition in the photo. When I was pregnant they did one ultrasound during the pregnancy and you couldn’t tell a thing from it. Apparently now they do one at every visit.
Baby is developing well according to the doctor. I’m sure he meant extraordinarily well, but they have to remain unbiased. I’m very surprised at how fond I am of a little creature I’ve never seen except in the photo above. Once I got my mind wrapped around the idea of being a grandparent, I have found myself thinking about the little thing and having very protective and warm feelings towards the baby. That seems strange considering that she/he hasn’t even been born yet.
I think he or she looks just like my son, only German. Ha!
November 14th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Woot. Looks like our next blogger!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:20 am
Congrats. But say it ain’t so. You cannot be a grandma. Ridiculous I say. Must be an error.
You might be right (little blogger), look at those little fingers, ready for a keyboard.
November 15th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Old Retired Petty Officer is up to 8 grandchildren now. It’s the best job ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
WOW, Beth!!! How sweet!! Congratulations.
November 15th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
How precious - and I’m not surprised at all that you already have tender feelings towards this little pipsqueak. I have been absolutely amazed at the depth and strength of my love for my two grandgirls. I understand now why grandparents have always talked about their grandkids. L&S are more precious to me than I could have ever imagined before. I can’t wait to find out if yours will be a boy or a girl. RT and I were talking this afternoon - wondering if we’d ever have a grandson. I think J and M will probably have kids one day - so maybe so. Congratulations.
November 16th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Beth, what a sweet little thing in that picture. No wonder you already love him/her! I agree- she/he looks a lot like Josh. Love ya, Debi
November 17th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Ahh isn’t he/she sweet.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Ahh shucks! Thank y’all!