I don't remember how active John was in utero, but this baby is positively a gymnast! I feel him* having spurts of awake, moving time frequently throughout each day. He was moving a lot right before and during the ultrasound as well, so I got to watch on film as he kept putting both his hands on his face and his thumb in his mouth. (*We did not find out the gender and I am using "he" only for convenience.)
Here is a photo of Baby Lauer from the outside. Yes--to answer the question that may be on your minds--I do look really big for 23 weeks! I've gained about 25% more than I "should" at this point. It is depressing.
And here are photos from the inside! I think this one is a side view with the baby's head on the left, turned toward the viewer:
A foot, toes on the left:
A profile view, revealing that this Baby Lauer seems to have Mama's nose like John does:
Another profile view, not as close up:
Click here to see what fetal development should be happening right now. Click here for a couple of beautiful photos of what a fetus this age looks like.
very fun pictures of baby lauer! And lovely mama!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! Every mom I know has showed MUCH faster with her second baby than her first. And as for gaining extra weight...well, better that than being sick all the time, right?! As long as you and baby are healthy and happy, then you are fantastic!! (This from a mama who enjoyed eating a bit TOO much with her pregnancy, and thus packed on a few extra pounds. I feel your pain!)
ReplyDeleteNeat! Looks like all the extra weight is in your belly...you're all baby!
ReplyDeleteGiven the activity of this new baby...you may be having a child like uncle Tim. Darling, but you might want to find a good osteopath right up front; or whatever Dr mends broken bones. love, mom
ReplyDeleteYou look just lovely Katherine! :)
ReplyDeleteEmma was extremely active in the womb too!!!! I knew we were in for it when she would kick back whenever we "poked" at her. ;)