"Peek-A-Boo Sweetheart, Mommy sees You..."

Today is a wonderful day to breathe a breath of relief! I got to see my baby again and all looks wonderful and healthy. No markers were spotted for Down Syndrome. Baby is growing right on target, right down to the day. It looks as if crisis averted. Whew.

This week has been utter hell for me. I have had to find strength in me I thought I'd never have to look for. I thought my life was changed forever. The more I thought about things and the more time I took the easier it sank in. By the time I had gone to my appointment today I had coped. I knew I'd be at peace with it. I knew no matter what I was going to love this baby to death, just like I do my daughter. In fact, I found it quite humbling. I felt like I had grown into a bigger person already.

Instead we got news that everything looked fine. We still have to meet with a specialist just to confirm it and officially be able to stay with my regular OB, but I feel that I can already settle down. So, you're wondering what we saw aren't you? Today's your lucky day, it's legs uncrossed just in time...

He's a healthy, beautiful, big ol' baby boy. He's my son, Colin. Colin Douglas.

It wouldn't be fair to end this post without telling you the most memorable thought left to us after this appointment. It seems that both my kids loved to give signs to their parents while trying to get a crotch shot. Kellan rolled over and gave us the finger. Apparently, it wasn't proper to go looking for a ladies' best kept secret. We had to go back a week later just to make sure she really was a girl. Colin uncrossed his legs and gave us the thumbs up, giving the ultrasound tech the perfect tripod photo. He must have been giving his dad the ok to brag to all the "big boys" at work. I'm told it's a guy thing.

Love,

Allison, Steve, Kellan, and Colin

P.S. I'm sure Steve would want this to be pointed out: Not only did we get a perfect crotch shot, but the photo looks like an actual tripod. The tech laughed and said that's the most perfect tripod she had ever seen in all the years on the job. All 3 "legs" equal out perfectly. It's hilarious. I can't add that picture though. I don't want to go to jail.