My fetus is now the size of a squirrel, but much cuter.

I had my 18-22 week anatomical scan last Friday when I was 20 weeks and 6 days pregnant.
The ultrasound tech was thrilled that I waited as long as she did because she was able to get really clear images and see everything that she needed to see. I brought my friend S, who didn't have any ultrasounds with her own pregnancy, and we both marveled at the technology.
It was completely amazing.
I felt no need to ask her prediction for the sex. I am happy not to know until the birth.

I am really looking forward to this little being growing into a person that I can hold in my arms. I am looking forward to discovering who they are, what their personality is, what their needs and likes will be...
As much as I love feeling the tiny little kicks and jabs from the inside, it will be so much nicer to finally have my little one emerge so that I can love them and hold them from the outside.

Here's one of the images that the technician gave me.

I have it framed with purple sparkly silkscreened paper in my bedroom.

Even though I can see it whenever I want, part of me still doesn't believe this is happening.

I am a very very lucky woman.