The latest in tear-jerker parenting videos comes from Brazil, where a pregnant 30 year-old woman who lost her eyesight as a teen is met with a beautiful surprise when she goes in for her 20-week ultrasound.
Tatiana Guerra has a long list of questions for the doctor performing her scan. Clearly delighted, she surmises what her little boy, Murilo, will look like (with a nose like hers, "a little potato").
Suffice to say, a bit of existing tech is put to good use, allowing mom-to-be Guerra to "see" her baby in a way that she never expected was possible.
When I was pregnant seven years ago, 3D and 4D ultrasounds were the latest big thing.
Seeing my son wriggle around on screen with clearly defined features (smiling and sucking his thumb) was a turning point for me. It was the first time I felt a strong bond with him. The first time the idea of him fully took shape in my mind.
Though initially I worried the private service would prove a frivolous expense - at a time when there were so many other "essential" expenses - as soon as I saw my baby on screen I knew it was worth every penny.
In hindsight, I can't imagine not having had the privilege of catching an early glimpse of him...
Maybe Guerra's experience spells the future in ultrasounds, for all expecting moms. I hope so.
You tell me: Do you remember the first time you laid eyes on your baby?
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