We shared the news with Tony's parents in our circle journey book. We shipped it FedEx because it was after all precious cargo, plus we wanted to know exactly when it was delivered. They received it on Good Friday (4/18). On one page we placed the 8 week ultrasound* shown above, and on the opposite page I wrote the following:
"In November a little life was lost. A new year, a new hope--a spark discovered in February. A flickering heartbeat first seen in March and first heard one week ago. A whirring whoosh at 150 beats per minute, my own a bass drum at half that rate, setting the rhythym. We're keeping the beat together, and I find comfort in that. We're now past the crucial 12 week mark and the estimated due date is October 15th."
*I've been lucky enough to have 3 ultrasounds total, one a week beginning at 6 weeks. I wasn't given a photo at the first one, and I didn't ask for one. It's remarkable though to see the amazing difference each week. Exponential growth is an a mere abstract concept until you see it with your own eyes.
