I attained my weekend blog goal today. Erin's sister, Robyn, wanted me to take a photo so she can see Erin's pregnancy progress.
One of our friends, Sarah, stayed with us on Friday night and as we caught up on Saturday morning I noticed Erin across the room and saw, for the first time, signs of a spurt in growth of her bump. My initial thoughts turned to how a little life was actually in there. It took me a few moments to get back into the conversation Erin and Sarah had ploughed on ahead with.
In the afternoon we went to Hampstead Heath for a little stroll. After a lovely romantic walk, slightly spoiled by taking the above photos, we found a spot to lie down and started people watching while munching on our picnic, which we'd bought at our local farmer's market. We wondered whether some couples were on a first date, hoped that others weren't; Watched bright young things flinging frisbees, playing badminton and walking their dogs; and spotted lots of young couples with their babies and toddlers. We are noticing that there are a lot more of these families out there than before we got pregnant.
Erin took a turn in relaxation by lying down with her head on my belly. I was immediately struck with a slight pang of jealousy realising that I wouldn't be able to lie with my head on hers for a while. I said this but then had an idea to see if I could check out whether I could hear what was going on inside Erin.
It was incredible. I listened hoping I'd catch at least a quelch but then closed my eyes and was taken to another world.
There was an initial gurgling movement then what seemed to be all sorts of bubbly activity. I was mumbling about my amazement to Erin only for her to giggle - stopping me hearing anything - and ask, 'What's it's first words then? Is it saying Mama or Dada?.' I was undeterred. The image of the scan came to me, when the UV turned the gel into dramatic awe inspiring life. I was imagining what was going on with the baby, kicking and stretching or moving around to get comfortable as it was wondering why it's little home was being invaded by a head and ear shape. My mind took me to the vision of life which had been created and was growing, literally underneath me.
After this I turned to Erin and told her what I'd just experienced. She wasn't as excited as I was. 'Hold on,' she said, 'turn over and let me do the same to you.' Sure enough she described the same gurgling and bubbly sounds I'd experienced.
Imagination is a wonderful thing. Either that or I could be about to make history. And I do look a little further gone.
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