Yesterday, I was scheduled for an OB check. I was told I would get orders for a 3D scan to look in on Baby B, and make sure everything was healthy, and progressing just as it should be. I was most eager to know if I was carrying a pink or blue bundle?! My birthday is wednesday and so I thought, "Perfect... I will get the paperwork, fax it over and get to find out on my birthday". What a gift, right? Wrong!! My appointment got canceled (without my knowledge), and I wasn't able to get another one until January 9th!! Kerry was with me at the appointment, and we both knew there was no way we could wait another 4 weeks to know. (We had plotted for the past few days how we could convince the Dr to just take a quick peek and try to figure out the gender). At first I was irritated, but then the a certain thought popped in my head "everything happens for a reason"... I decided (with a push from Kerry) to call a Sonographer I had heard about in Los Gatos. I told him our dilemma, and how I was anxiously waiting to find out boy or girl, to which he replied "Well, I have an appointment at 4 today if you'd like it!". Mind you it was 2:15 at this point, and Kerry and I were sitting outside the OB Dr's office in Monterey. I looked at my sister and she said "We are going!!". I told Lance (the AMAZING Sonographer) we'd be there. Kerry quickly gathered up my parents, her fiance and of course Chris, and we all got on the road. Crazy, yes, but exactly how it was meant to be... I'd say yes to that too! We all kind of giggled at ourselves on the way up, wondering are most pregnant women (and their families) this anxious to know?! We placed our last minute bets... Chris and I stuck with blue, Kerry said pink.
We walked into the appointment with 2 minutes to spare. It was a big room, with 2 TV screens to watch, and we were all anxious, and excited at this point. We got right to it. I am pretty sure Lance knew what the baby was as soon as he put the monitor on, but we all waited. He said "So, do you have names picked out?", "Cohen, for a boy. Huntley, for a girl" I replied. "Well I'd like to introduce you to your son, Cohen!!". I immediately went into tears (as did grandpa Bruce, shh don't tell him I told you that).
We watched in complete awe for 45 minutes as Lance showed us so many views of our little man. I may be partial, but I think he is perfect in everyway! Our little Cohen looked healthy, and was moving and showing off for us the whole time. At one point he waved his little fingers at us, as if he were saying "Hi guys!". We watched as he played with his little toes, stretched out his LONG legs, and rubbed his sweet little face. It was truly an amazing experience. I could've stayed there all night just watching my son. It was so reassuring to look at all his organs, his bone structure, his little heart beating, and to know he is one healthy, growing boy! Chris and I are still on cloud nine, and are completely in love... I cannot even imagine how we will feel when he is born!
Again, we thank you for sharing in our journey... it makes it all the more special to share it with people who love and support us, and baby Cohen!!
Profile View... His little fist up to his eye.
Look at those long legs! daddy says "He's gonna be fast!!". Mommy thinks the long legs look like daddy's, he even crosses them at the ankles like this when he sits!
4D Profile view. Sweet little lips!
This is one of Mommy's favorites. Cohen's little tiny foot. You can even see his toes!
Looks like Cohen's smiling!!
Our Sweet Cohen Rigsby (It feels good to call you by your name!!),
We love you so much! We could not be happier that you are ours. Thank you for giving mommy the sweetest, best ever birthday present... a little glimpse into your world! I am starting to feel you kicking and moving inside me and it is the best feeling in the world! Keep on moving and shaking little man. Until we see you again, you fill our thoughts, dreams and hearts with more love than you could ever know!
With love,
Your mommy and daddy
