She came, she saw, she loved it
Throughout this pregnancy I’ve tried to get my daughter as involved as I could. We’ve been talking a lot about the baby, buying a couple of things for the baby, and explaining how soon she’ll have a new bed so the baby can use her crib. I’ve shown her the ultrasound pictures though I’m pretty sure she can’t make out much of what it is–If anything.
I contemplated bringing her to my 30 week measurement ultrasound but was worried she wouldn’t get it, and that she’d get bored, scared, confused, or just be uninterested. I asked for feedback on facebook and a lot of you chimed in with your two cents, so thanks!
I heard everything from “my kid was scared, and wondering what they were doing to me” to “my child loved it!” It really was a mix, but at the last minute I decided to wake her up early and bring her, mostly because I didn’t want to wish I had later.
My husband had just made it home from work a few hours earlier I figured I’d let him sleep in and have some mother/daughter bonding time with Lil’ J. So I promised him I wouldn’t find out the sex, and we went on our way. During the ride there, I explained that the “doctor” would turn the lights off and put a camera on my tummy so we could see the baby on the TV. She seemed to understand what I was telling her, and seemed really excited.
We arrived and rode the elevator to our ultrasound room, then I positioned her in a chair right next to me. Lil’ J watched as the technician squeezed the jelly on my belly and waved the wand around.
She was memorized watching the baby on the screen–For all of five minutes. I was torn between watching her reaction and seeing our cute fetus… Just a teeny glimpse into the juggling act that will begin in a matter of months.
Lil’ J was well behaved while we finished up and did measurements. She wanted her snack and eventually told me she wanted the technician to “put the baby away” (close my shirt and finish up). But she was delighted to hold the extra profile pictures she printed out for us of her little brother or sister. In fact, she’s barely wanted to put them down since.
When we got home I had to snap a few shots of her admiring the ultrasound photos. She was being so silly. Here are some of my favorites.
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Tags: big sister, memories, moments, pregnancy #2, ultrasound
Oh, she is just PRECIOUS! Your pics are gorgeous. And those shoes…I can’t wait for a little girl! Only 4 more weeks…
(And, just for kicks, I feel like that is a boy baby
Oh my goodness, you’re so close!! Congrats!! And yes, her backwards shoes!! haha. She puts them on wrong about 70% of the time (even though there is a 50/50 shot). And I’m with you, I think it’s a boy too. hehe.
Awwww this is soooo cute! She had the same reaction as Kai… after a while she was ready to go too! LOL They love to have the spotlight on them! Continue including her with these types of events and it definitely helps their bond! You truly are gonna have a “Sibling Surprise”! I REALLY hope the baby is a BOY!
So glad Lil J did so well with the ultrasound appointment. I read the Facebook posts and they were all over the place. Glad you went with your gut and it worked out!
She is so dang cute! I’m glad she enjoyed it!
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How fun! What a cute, silly girl Lil J is growing up to be, and I’m sure a great big sister in the making. Nia’s obsessed with asking for a sibling (“I want to help you make a baby” she recently said O_o) so I know she’s going to be very much into all the details if/when that time comes . . .
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SO cute! She is going to be a great big sister
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I am so happy Lil J enjoyed the visit and was happy to see the ultrasound. she is going to be a great sister. I can believe she’s grown so much. It was her inside your tummy just under three years ago.
they grow so fast and she so cute!
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Hi Jenn !
I’m new around here. I LOVE your blog. Good balance of chat and pictures.
So congrats for this second pregnancy and on your beautiful big girl !
I’m found of the pictures where she holds the pics in front of her face !
I would very much like to know what camera you use and if you work a lot on your pics on the computer or if your camera does this great color job ?
Thank you very much in advance for your time,
M from Belgium.
Super cute. My little boy was a little bit excited and a little non-chalant. She’ll be a great big sister, no doubt!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! The photos of your little girl are beautiful. What an exciting time!
I love it! Wish I would of done this with my son before my daughter was born.
Congress love….can’t wait to see this little bundle…
Hi,
Congrats for your pregnancy..Thanks for sharing those lovely snaps with us.She looks Gorgeous. Looking forward to hear the Good news soon..Tc
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How do you get such clear pictures? Do you use a certain setting on your camera?