02/20/2015
Dear Baby,
Your dad and I went to see my doctor about the placenta previa that was causing the bleeding. She did another ultrasound and said that my case isn't as severe as it could be. The placenta is only covering a little bit of my cervix, so it could resolve itself as you grow. She wants me to limit my activity at work though to be safe, so I am not allowed to go to crime scenes anymore and have to stay at the precinct until further notice. She wants me to come in every week now to make sure I'm still doing okay. If the placenta previa doesn't resolve on its own or I bleed heavily, she's going to suggest that I go on bed rest.
My doctor printed out some ultrasound pictures of you and I have been fawning over them every chance I get. I have one picture sitting on my desk at work. I gave copies to my dad and your grandma too. I know I'm biased, but even from the ultrasound picture, I can tell you are going to be one beautiful baby.
Your dad and I have finally been talking seriously about names. The Cosmo suggestions have lessened, but he's still pushing for it. We both agreed that we like more traditional, slightly uncommon names. You probably won't be an Emily or a Jacob. While they are lovely names, we were hoping to find something less popular. You also won't be an Esther or a Bertram as they seem like very adult names to saddle a baby with. We have been leaning toward the names Josephine, Tessa, and Clara for girls and Finn, Micah or August or boys. We've still got time to figure out, so I'm not worried about it.
Remember I will love you for always.
Love, Mom