My Baby’s In Utero Photos

last saturday, Dec. 5, the whole family trooped to The Medical City, to have my baby photographed via 4D ultrasound.

Daddy and kids were there, like a bunch of kids in a school bus — noisy, agitated, excited. but alas, Baby was NOT in the mood for some photo ops, even with the whole bunch’s presence. he was in prone (backside) position. the doctors advised me to take a few minutes walk and return after the baby has moved. we went back to ultrasound queue to have another photo taken but to no avail.

everyone went home disappointed.

finally, yesterday, Daddy and i went back to The Medical City to try the 4D ultrasound again. and yes, we were successful after 2 attempts. the first attempt, Baby was covering his face with both hands and feet (imagine that!). we were able to finally determine the gender of our little one — HE IS A BOY! but then, since he is still not in the mood for picture-taking, i had to take another walk somewhere and really TALKED to Baby to be cooperative.

i told Baby that it didn’t matter to me that he was a boy, we accept him and love him all the same. we initially wished for a girl, but God gave us a boy and it wouldn’t matter to the world as long as he’s healthy and strong and happy. finally, Baby loosened up a little bit, and there, the pictures were taken.

the sonologist/OB-gyne was very excited to see his face, finally, after 3 attempts and said she couldn’t move out of excitement. she kept on taking pictures of Baby’s face and commented on his prominent nose and lips and cheeks. it was an absolute joy to hear her say, ‘Mommy, you have such a beautiful child!’ (her exact words:’ Mommy, ang ganda ng baby mo!’). i didn’t think she was humoring us or just making-bola, i know i do have a beautiful baby growing inside! 

as promised, here is my baby’s first photo in utero… 

Baby Noe’s first photo!

Baby Noe looks a lot like Ate Chloe, Kuya Duds and Kuya Troe. again, my recessive genes gave in to Daddy’s dominant traits for a better result!

ahhh..  the joy of motherhood!