What's in a name

My darling little boy,
today (Aug 10) is the day! You are no longer a nameless little boy. Today your dad and I decided on your name. You are my wonderful Tavish. We don't have a middle name for you yet, but we'll get there. At least the first name is a start :).

Remember how I told you that your dad and I wanted to name you after your grandpa? Well, we did just that. His name was Thomas, which is greek for "twin." Your name is Tavish, which is Irish for "twin." It's the same name, just in a different language. Your grandpa was a fighter precious Tavish, and I know you will have his same strength, and joy for life. I look forward more and more to the day I get to meet you. I can already tell that you are active. You move around so much! The doctors always say how hard it is to get an accurate look at you on the ultrasound because of how active you are! And you are constantly chewing on your fingers. I guess they must taste good :).

In a few days we're going to have a party in your honor, to celebrate finding out your gender, and picking a name for you. I can't wait to tell all my friends what your name is. I am so blessed to be your mother, nothing could beat feeling you as your grow and move inside of me. In just a few months, I'll get to hold you in my arms, just like I get to hold you inside of me right now.

It's going to be a rocky few months as your dad and I figure out what doctors to go to, and how to best take care of you, but we've already gotten in contact with other parents who have kids with a similar condition as yours (most of them have kids with Trisomy 18). It's been very helpful to have them to ask questions of, and has given us hope that you will have a chance when you are born. We love you so much Tavish, and can't wait to see your beautiful, precious face.

Love,
Mom