Daddy's Girl

Last week, we were able to see you in your last ultrasound. We were checking to see what kinds of specific sicknesses you have so that we can make sure you get the right medicine. It looks like you have a little hole on the inside of your heart. Daddy and I were prepared for that, and we have had long talks about what would be best for you. We have decided that we will not make you go through any 'ouchy' surgeries right after being born. Instead, we are going to give you a little bit of air for 2 minutes to help you take a first breath, and then we are going to cuddle you close, and kiss you, and tell you how much we love you. Daddy is going to give you a special blessing, in which he will put his hands on your head and listen very carefully to what Heavenly Father wants him to tell you. It's like your daddy in Heaven telling your daddy on Earth about how special you are, and the plan he has for you. I am so happy that Daddy has practiced talking to Heavenly Father all his life, and knows what his voice sounds like, so that he can feel worthy to give you this special gift.

Your ultrasound also revealed some parts of your body that were not so serious. You see, your sister looks EXACTLY like Daddy, just prettier. I was kind of hoping you would look a bit like me...but Daddy's dominating genes have trumped yet again. The doctor measured your head and said it was just as big as any other baby which is not usually what happens when you're sick. Also, your arms and legs are a tiny bit smaller than they should be. Your chin will be little, and you will have a pot-belly. Some of your fingers may be strait instead of curled up. The doctor told us this carefully, thinking we might be sad, but I just giggled. You are a daddy's girl...I could not have described your father's physical attributes better myself! Daddy's head is really, really big...so it totally makes sense that the statistics for your having Microcephaly mixed with daddy genes would give you a normal head:-) Also, if you pay really close attention to daddy's hands (especially when he walks fast), some of his fingers don't curl- they just stick strait out and up. I like to joke with daddy that his short arms and taloned fingers make him look a bit like T-Rex.
All joking aside, Daddy is very handsome, and you are soooo beautiful! Your little face kept popping into view last week, and I just melted- you are a gorgeous baby girl! When I look at you and Sonya, I see all the best parts of your Daddy. I am so happy that you not only look like him, but that you have the patience, self-confidence, and determination that he has as well. I am convinced that nothing is impossible for you.