Last night you had your first photo shoot and we saw you for the first time!! I can’t tell you how nervous I was all day – we sat down in the room (your dad and I and the tech) and all I could see at first was a black spot and then BAM – you appeared. You’re the size of a raspberry but according to Desiree, the tech who helped us watch you wiggle, you look like a gummy bear. I thought that was so cute, and that’s your current nickname.

I can’t tell you how it felt to know that your tiny heart was just beating away – so strong and sure! I couldn’t help but cry because it just feels so REAL – you just feel like you’re ours already and I’m so in love. You’re the cutest gummy bear ever, by the way.

Leaving the office, I showed the girls at checkout your photo and they – of course – agreed that you’re the cutest. (Side note: they also mentioned that no one shows them the pics, and so you meant even more to them!) Dad and I had pizza at one of our fave places and I had to show the waiter. He told us about his 2-year-old son, and how he’s a big softy now because of his boy, and he treated us to pizza. Your dad left a $40 tip and we left feeling on top of the world!

This morning I finally told my boss and she was THRILLED – we can’t wait to watch you grow! (I also am really looking forward to showing/getting to wear maternity clothes because that just sounds kind of fun…) Also, you made me get sick WHILE driving to work – so thanks for that – but in all seriousness, keep taking whatever you need from me to grow. I’ll put up with pretty much anything if it means you’re healthy and safe!

Back to work I go – have an amazing day in there, little GB!

xoxo, mom.