Phew

Baby boy (who, yes, does have a name, but whose name I just can't reveal until he's here with us) is fine. Scratch that. He's perfect.

There is a growth on my placenta, and the doctor gave it a fancy, ridiculously hard-to-pronounce name, but it's unconcerning and, apparently, very common. It's also not near the umbilical cord and since our kid has gained entire OUNCES since Friday (child has an appetite like his mother), we're assuming he's getting just all the nutrients (aka, chocolate and French fries) he needs. He was again squirming and moving all over the place, and there was a moment it looked like he was gesturing inappropriately toward his mother and father, but, again, HE'S PERFECT. OH MY, OUR PERFECT LITTLE BOY.

Now, the goopy, cheesy rant: this pregnancy hasn't been easy, no, but, LORD, we have a son. His father and I decided ages and ages ago that we were going to share our lives together and that is huge and big on its own, of course, but then we both decided that we wanted a kid, and there was no talking one of us into it or frantically working up a pros/cons list. We both wanted a baby, each other's baby, and now, my god, there's one growing (impressively) inside me.

I realize I did not invent pregnancy and this is nothing new, but, WOW. It's common yet totally MIND BLOWING all at the same time.

The hurdles have popped up along the way, yes, but I was always meant to be this little guy's mama, and I'm going to love him every moment for forever.

Beautiful, isn't he?

Comments

[Christina]

He IS perfect! Look how round his little baby belly is.
I am so very happy that all checked out well. Phew, indeed!

Now I can stop checking in here every hour, I was trying not to worry about you.

[jodifur]

I have a secret, I know his name. And even though Jennie swore me to secrecy, I'll tell you. SHHH, lean in.

It's Jodi, she's naming him after me. I am that important to her.

[Elizabeth]

Thank goodness, thank goodness, thank goodness. i've been worried, lady! But thank goodness, it's all ok.
And yes, that is the most adorable baby I think I've ever seen. Look at how round and perfect he is! Perfect, perfect.
I am so so happy for you guys.

[Rhi]

That little belly is to die for. And, now I shall knit you something else, only in a manly color this time.

[rebecca]

Beuatiful and perfect and OMIGAWD MAKE US WAIT LONGER WILL YOU?!?!? I have been praying and checking for updates all day.
I am so glad it is nothing. You deserve a smooth ride, girl.

[sensibly Sassy]

oh my gosh look at that perfect little nose and round tummy! So beautiful. I am so happy to hear that all is okay!

[Dianna]

I am so, so glad that everything is okay. He is perfect, beautiful and perfect and yours. It's crazy, but just seeing your ultrasound picture, and that little person who is growing inside you, is making me somewhat reconsider my no birth children motto. Again, I am so happy that you are both fine.

[Amie]

So glad everything is okay! Yes, he's absolutely perfect!

When I was pregnant with my now three-year-old, one of the ultrasound snapshots they gave us distinctly showed him flipping us off. I showed that one around to co-workers. My boss at the time's only comment was, "Yep. Definitely your kid."

[See Sherm Blog]

That's so awesome!!! So happy to hear that he's healthy!! :-)

[Kate]

Oh that is just the best ultrasound photo EVER! Great news for the 3 of you!

[Kim]

did you go to Dr Payne's office in Grapevine? Just a long shot.. but that's where I had to go for our 'further testing'. They seemed to be a very popular perinatal group.
Very glad Baby Boy is healthy and happy!

[Danielle-lee]

I am so very very happy for you two!
I love his little buddha belly. And the nose. I can't wait to cuddle him!!!

[water sign]

Cheers to a healthy, beautiful boy. Babies are amazing every time!

[KT]

Beautiful, beautiful boy.

[TUWABVB]

I just logged on specifically to check your site and make sure that all was well...I'm so happy to hear that everything is fine! Yea! And he's beautiful - I can't even believe what a miracle!

[Mandee]

Indeed he is. So glad the news was good!

[Kate]

Aww, how adorable he is! Such a cutie already. So glad to hear all is well.

And I totally hear you on the normalcy yet profoundness of pregnancy. I had such an overwhelming sense of playing God while I was pregnant. I mean, for heaven's sake! I MADE two people! Two whole people! Like from scratch. And YOU are making one right now! Cool, huh?

I'm so happy for you and Mike both. Truly.

[Kristie]

His belly is awesome! The chocolate and french fries agree with him, for sure.

Hi little man! I can't wait to meet you and see you wear jeans! You already have a playmate (well really a LOT of playmates) waiting to see you and throw bags of carrots at you. ;-)

[auntie]

YAY! I'm so glad everything is OK. I've been thinking about you and checking the blog all freakin' day to see what you found out. Great news & fabulous pic of the little guy!!

[Raven]

Yay! I'm so relieved. Not that I worried, for a moment, but... you know.

I can't wait to hear the name and see the baby and so on and so forth!!

Miss you!

[Katie]

That baby belly (and everything else about HIM for that matter) is GORGEOUS!!! I'm so happy for you :) But I REALLY want to know his name!!!! LOL

[Cherie]

AWWWWW!!! What a good ultrasound shot. I can not wait to meet him. You know you're going to HAVE to tell me the name right?!?!

[Angella]

Hey, little guy! Nice to meet you.

[Tara]

Congratulations! He is beautiful. :) It is an amazing miracle, this ability God has given us to grow children. Don't let anyone ever downplay it. My boss had a baby about 24 hours ago and looking at him and holding him today was just amazing, knowing that he was the little thing that has made her belly expand for the last 10 months. It's a beautiful miracle! :)

[Jen L.]

He IS perfect! And awfully cute, too! So SO glad to hear everything is ok.
Pregnancy is an absolute miracle. Enjoy it! Just wait til he's on the outside. You think you love him NOW!
Glad all is well with you guys!!

[Bethany]

I am so thrilled for you. Congratulations!

[Jen]

I am so happy and so relieved for you, Jennie. He's going to be a handsome one!

[Sabrina]

Wow. He is one ADORABLE little boy. Perfect, I tell ya!!

Big hugs to you.. I am so very glad everything turned out ok. YAY!!!

[La Petite Chic]

Oh my gosh, look at him already!! It's truly amazing, isn't it? I love his little buddha belly!!
P.S. So glad that everything is fine and under control with the growth!

[Jess]

Oh he is so beautiful and I know this isn't the first pregnancy ever but I still can't get over how amazing it is that you are growing a person inside you. And that it's going to be that amazing little boy with a surely amazing name.

[Nicole]

I'm SO GLAD everything is fine. Congratulations a million times over!

[Kitty]

That's great news, darling! And yes, he looks beautiful. Kisses and hugs to all four of you (you, Mike, Molly and he-who-shall-not-be-named...until he emerges from the womb).

[steff]

Woo hoo! He is cute. Hope he gets red hair like his daddy! I have gobs of it naturally but my boys are blonde.

[Raychelle]

He's precious! So happy that everything went well with the second ultrasound!

[Sharon]

Glad to hear that all is well. That is probably the cutest ultrasound picture I've ever seen! I love baby bellies. SO adorable!

[karla]

I've been holding my breathe for you, and am so so relieved. Enjoy your little boy with all your might. He looks precious.

[Kristen]

I'm so glad everything is okay!

[becky]

What a relief. So glad things are okay!

[Heather]

Thank goodness! That is such a great picture!

[sarah marie p]

Congrats on the good news! That's so wonderful!

[nanette]

He is beautiful! Congrats! :)