My littlest angel boy,
Yesterday was my 20-week ultrasound, and it was the best day I’ve had in a long time. I saw your sweet profile, I saw the valves and chambers of your perfect heart, I saw you reach for your toes only to have the tricky things get away. Your daddy and your two older brothers were next to me when they told us that you were healthy and that you were a boy, and you probably heard us laughing as Oliver gleefully exclaimed, “I KNEW he was my brother! Look, Andrew, he’s your brother, too!” I forgot everything else as I smiled and squeezed daddy’s hand in gratitude. You must have known how very much we needed you. We belong, the five of us, in the most wondrous way.
No matter what else changes before you arrive, you are our silver lining. I love you with all my heart and I can’t wait to hold you.
Mommy
Melissa, 33, Ohio. Wife, mother, RN, 
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OH MY EYES, THEY HAVE WATER IN THEM NOW AND THE SCREEN IS ALL BLURRY. DAMMIT.
By Jen on 02.10.12 6:52 am | Permalink
Ok, I am crying happy tears for you, friend.
By Kelly on 02.10.12 7:53 am | Permalink
My doctor said with a smile, “Oh, Andrew wouldn’t know what to do with anything but a brother.” Silly but your post makes me believe that’s the case over there too.
By Laura on 02.10.12 2:54 pm | Permalink
Love this.
By Becca on 02.11.12 4:30 pm | Permalink
I have missed your writing so much and I don’t get to read blogs too often but so glad I had the chance today. The tears are flowing and I am beyond happy for all of you.
By Pris on 02.12.12 1:16 am | Permalink
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