This baby DOES throw punches!

I had another ultrasound on Tuesday, and it went great! They wanted more pictures to make sure the heart was OK and that the cord was not wrapped around baby's neck. Everything is fine! I had a different ultrasound tech and she seemed more understanding about wanting to see the baby and get cute pictures. She printed pictures of his foot (2x), his body (3x), and his face. It is amazing to see he has noticeably grown in 2 weeks. Also, I have confirmed that he has taken at least one of my facial features: my long philtrum. What is a philtrum, you ask? It is the piece of skin that has a groove in it that is between the nose and the mouth. Here's a picture I got from nlm.nih.gov

And here is a picture of my baby boy's profile that shows a longer philtrum.

It is exciting to know that this kid really will take after us. He really is OURS!

Also, I found out at the ultrasound that he has flipped inside me. 2 weeks ago his head was down by my cervix. Now his FEET are down by my cervix. This explains the many kicks I have felt on my bladder. LOL Weird feeling that is, I must say. I still feel kicks (or should I say punches) by my belly button and videotaped my belly moving/jumping today. I say "there" after every punch that makes my belly visibly move. You might want to click on "Full Screen" to see it better because his movements still are pretty small.

Also, over the last week or so, it seems like my belly has gotten huge all of a sudden. Prior to this week, I could pass as non-pregnant. Now I am very obviously pregnant. I am wondering if this has to do with his change in position or just where I am at in pregnancy. (Maybe a lot of people have a belly growth spurt around 22 weeks?) Anyways, the first picture below shows me at 21 weeks and the second picture shows me at 22 weeks. What a difference!

Last but not least, I have been working feverishly on my baby quilt and the whole front side is almost done! I picked a really simple design that I knew would work, so that is partly the reason why I am getting so much done so fast. I am thinking that I will try another design and if I like how it turns out, I will make this quilt a reversible one! I'll show pictures when done.

Have a great weekend!