Mom and I had an appointment with the doctor to see how well you were doing inside her tummy.  It was a lot colder outside than I had expected as we walked quickly from the car to the building.  I actually could not wait to "see" you for the first time, but I played it cool.  After sitting in the waiting room for what seemed like forever we finally had a chance to see the doctor.

I never thought that seeing a small, indistinguishable picture on a screen would have such an impact on me.  I didn't cry, I didn't get excited, but I knew for the first time that you were really there.  Mom and I watched as the doctor showed us your heart beating.  It was amazing.  At this point you aren't even a real person, but the first signs of life were there.  You had a heart and you were starting to develop into our baby.  The baby that we will love, no matter what, for the rest of our lives.

We go back in three weeks and we will be able to hear your heart.  I know mine will beating just has hard.

We love you already!