When I was 32 weeks pregnant with Megan, I had to spend the night in the hospital because I was having contractions every 1-4 minutes. Turns out I was dehydrated, but while there, they took a limited ultrasound to make sure everything was okay with the baby. At one point, the technician said “Wow, looks like your baby has some hair.” I was surprised that they could tell that from the ultrasound, but I was not surprised 9 weeks later when Megan was born with a head FULL of light brown hair.
I can’t even tell you how many comments I got to the effect of: “she looks JUST like you”. I loved to hear that! I was always so flattered because she was SO beautiful. I relished every mention of how she was my carbon copy. The picture on the left here is Megan. Below on the right is me.
Lately I have spent a lot of time wondering what our baby boy will look like. I wouldn’t mind a sneak peak of him now…but don’t wish for the circumstances that would make that possible. I feel like I will be much more surprised this time around. Really that ultrasound at 32 weeks spoiled me. I guess I will just have to be patient (which does not come easily for me). I think that if I was having another girl, it would be easy to imagine her looking just like Megan. But since this is a little boy, my imagination is drawing somewhat of a blank. Ah well, we’ll see soon enough!!!!
Below is a picture of Megan the day she was born. I just love this picture of her. I remember the exact moment it was taken. Adam had left the hospital to go home and shower or something, and I was there alone with my Megan. Everything was calm and quiet, and I was supposed to be sleeping (since she was sleeping and we were both exhausted) but I just couldn’t get enough of her. Clearly you can see why.
The day my parents took newborn me home from the hospital, my dad said to my mom: “they don’t get any prettier than this.” I’m sorry dad, but I beg to differ. That comment won’t be true twice over after Baby Jack joins us. I already know that he is going to be SO beautiful!
I’ve always thought Megan looked SO much like you. She’s so pretty – still. Jack will look like you too. Adam can only hope. Just kidding.
I love seeing pictures of kids in comparison to their parents. Sometimes that is what it takes to prove they are yours. Not you of course, it is obvious that she belongs to both you and Adam.
so precious!
Of course Megan looks a lot like you, but I still can’t help seeing A LOT of Adam in her!
As for Jack – I totally get what you are feeling. When I was expecting Izzy I kept trying to picture her and I could only picture Allison and Michelle. Then when she was born it was like, oh yeah, this is what she would look like! No matter who Jack looks like, I am POSITIVE he is going to be really cute!
I remember the day she was born like yesterday!! Thank you for that chance. Jack will be HOT!!! And little Megan is gorgeous!! Just don’t forget what lethal said!! HE HE, Remember?????? Imagine how I felt:(
Holly cow… you did look exactly alike. I can’t believe it. What a little beauty. Can’t wait to see what your boys look like!