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Our Son
Today we caught a glimpse into our youngest child’s world. While a mother knows many things about the person growing inside of her, like his resting times, his active times, which body part is poking her ribs, the Dad only hears second hand, “He’s moving! Come here quick!” There are times, I’m sure, that Mr. Flinger feels a little slighted with the experience of growing an actual person. There are times, that is, until I’m puking or swelling, failing diabetes tests or having contractions. Today, though, he had the chance to peek at his first son, our second child, and it made the entire experience just that much more real and rich and amazing.
Internet? I’m growing an entire human being in my stomach. That. Is. Amazing.
We learned he’s an “active” boy. We learned that he is, in fact, a boy and that’s it’s ok to start sending out those girl clothes after all. We learned he sleeps with his mouth open, that he’s breech still, that his feet are up near his head and his hands often grab his toes. He also sucks the umbilical chord, which I find less than tasty sounding, and laughs when you tickle him. Yes, we saw our son laugh, or at least smile with an open mouth after the technicial rubbed the wand on his back and he jumped. My son is ticklish. My son has the Mr. Flinger nose. My son has fine hair on his head and his daddy’s lips.
Once again, my genes are slackers.
I don’t mind, though. He looks just like his sister did when she was a baby. It’s comforting almost, to see a familiar face. Even if we haven’t seen him in the world yet, we know him. And today? We know him just a little bit more.
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Wow…those pictures are amazing. I’ve never had a 4d ultrasound, but your post makes me so envious!
He is just beautiful! It won’t be very long now at all…2 MONTHS!
He’s beautiful! Those pictures just amaze me. I can’t imagine what it would be like to know what your baby looks like before it’s born!
Love the pictures! WOW…he is flippin adorable. It is so amazing to see how technology is changing and is allowing you to see so many details of your little man. Again..WOW
Once again…totally awesome!
That’s amazing. 4D ultrasounds weren’t available when I had my kids so all I got was the 2D version. I’m so jealous. These pictures are awesome. He’s very handsome!
New to your blog…congrats on your handsome baby boy
Those new 4d ultrasounds are the most amazing invention ever.
I know when my sons girlfriend had an ultrasound (regular one) at 5 months we could see enough to tell by her facial structure that my granddaughter had her daddys chin. I would’ve loved to have seen a 4d one.
Maybe I’ll get to do so with the newest granddaughter that’s due in August. Her mom is a nurse and I’m afraid that poor baby is going to have an ultrasound concussion her mom pops over to L&D and has them do them all the time.
Anyway, I’ve enjoyed your blog and just wanted to say congrats on that baby boy.
those pictures are amazing! such a beautiful miracle isnt it??
OMG! Precious!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
omg omg..he’s so cute! and I can’t believe you only have 8 more weeks!!! Ahhhh!!! I’m so excitedddddd!!! Just think..8 more weeks and your drinks no longer have to be virginal. Hells yes, Flinger!!!
Wow—your little guy at 32 weeks looks like a real baby! We saw the 3-D shots of ours last week during our mid-term ultrasound (21 weeks) and they were ...uh… sort of scary, really. The tech said he doesn’t have enough body fat yet to really look like a baby. Right now he looks like a cross between a large malformed eggplant and an alien. But we love him anyway.
Congratulations on your little cute guy!
Wow, that’s just insane how detailed those things are.
GASP! That’s the most amazing thing EVER!!
So very sweet!
Im totally jealous you got a 4d ultrasound. Those pictures are really amazing. I just brought my little guy into the world 10 long days ago lol.
So Beautiful!
HE is beautiful! Good job Flingers
wow - ultrasounds have changed so much since I had them! wow.
Seeing him is amazing. I feel like I should go out and start making casseroles to stick in your freezer, he’s really coming!
Incredible, your images came out so clear! I had those done and the baby would be missing half her nose, half her face, they literally gave me nightmares. You muffin is perfect!
That’s so awesome; we did these with Max, and I was shocked, amazed and thrilled when he came out and looked totally familiar to me.
I’m jealous you get the good technology, that is so cool! I’m not having a fifth kid just for the kickass ultrasound picture, so thanks for sharing!
He’s perfect. Oh! I bet you are dying to meet him now even more! And not just because it will mean that he’s the hell out of your swollen body. lol.
Is it just me, or do those ultrasounds make you feel nostalgic? The comfort of the womb…
(And yay for sending out baby clothes! lol!)
Wow! That’s amazing….those are the clear est 3-D ultrasound pics I’ve ever seen! You can already tell how cute he is.
HOW CUTE!!!!
oh my goodness—just gorgeous! I’m so jealous that you have those super high tech ultrasounds. We didn’t have access to them with my pregnancies. What a thrill to really see your child’s face while he’s growing inside you!
Fabulous! One of my infant development profs once told us that babies were pre-disposed to look like their fathers at first in order to encourage the father to take care of the mother and baby.
These pictures take my breath away! wow…congratulations on having such a beautiful boy. You are so fortunate… all the best to you and your family.
Those pictures are absolutely amazing! Is that the new 4d stuff? Wow!!! It’s very interesting.
How incredible! You’re framing them for the baby room, right?
He’s gorgeous. Really just gorgeous. I swear I can smell that new baby smell, and I’m having baby envy.
Awesome Pictures! A handsome health boy in your tummy! So very happy for the Flingers!
What can I say, apart from… WOW!!
Absolutely incredible pictures! And what an experience for you two to see him so clearly. Awesome. He’s beautiful!!!
You just made me cry at work.
He is amazing!
What amazing, gorgeous photos. He looks like a handsome little guy!
Wow…those are amazing pictures! He really is handsomly beautiful. Can’t wait to see him in person!
These pictures are amazing and beautiful, and I am so happy for you! It never ceases to amaze me that you can actually DO that now, go in and SEE the baby! Oh! So exciting!
Amazing…just think - in a few more weeks, he’ll be snuggled in your arms!
How cool! Those ultrasound photos are great!
Those are of amazing quality and clarity! Were those done at the regular OB/GYN or did you go somewhere else?
What a perfect little boy! Those are the best US pics I have ever seen! Wow. BTW, I had my baby, so now I am just waiting for you to get your little pooper out so we can comiserate!
Thank you everyone. It’s so fun to share the experience. I’ve watched the video (Yes! there is VIDEO!) about six times and we just had it done yesterday.
oh, yes, don’t worry, the video will be posted. At least a short clip will. I mean, why hog all the fun here?
We got them done at http://www.babypicturesultrasound.com/
We paid for them, it’s not covered with insurance, but honestly? It’s totally worth it to us. Totally.
He is beautiful!
Awesome. Beautiful, amazing pics!! Your son is beautiful.
(Your site choked on my comment yesterday, I guess)
Hello, little fetal Flinger!
Wow, that is absolutely amazing! He’s precious.
That is the most amazing thing I have ever seen! You know, when you’re pregnant, you try to picture what the baby looks like in there, but most people never get to. It really drives home the realization that you are making a PERSON, you know?
Elizabeth, that’s exactly what I keep saying, “no wonder my belly is so big, there’s a WHOLE PERSON in there!” It makes the “I can’t see my hayhay” and “I can’t reach my feet” and “I have to pee… again…” a little less annoying. ‘Cause I feel so much more connected now that I see his face. Not that I didn’t love him before, but now? He’s real.
And seriously, y’all. You’re making me tear up. Thank you for your wonderful excitement.
I tried to log on yesterday and couldn’t…
He is GORGEOUS!!! Those are amazing photos. Just amazing. These are the first 4d images I’ve seen!!!
Yea! So happy for you.
aww! congratulations! Great pictures!
Sorry, can’t resist the assvice - chiropractors can be great in turning breech babies once you are a little further along unless of course you are having a c-section and then I guess it doesn’t matter. I always thought they were quacks but one really came to my rescue when I was pregnant. I walked and slept so much better once I started seeing him. My health insurance paid for it too!
Those pictures are incredible!!!
Wow! You got AWESOME pictures!
CB is such a cutie!!! 
Such a handsome little guy. Ya know, in the first big picture, he kinda has the pose of, “No pictures please…”
So very cute.
What beautiful pics! Congrats.
WOW! Our 4D images weren’t that clear! He’s so adorable… and if he looks anything like LB then he’ll be GORGEOUS! (Of course, he’d be gorgeous anyhow)...
I’m so glad things are progressing well… you are in the final stretch (but this helps ease the wait)!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh my gosh those photos are so CLEAR!!
He is so beautiful! I love how detailed the photos are. Makes me wish I had done this with my boy. So amazing!
Wow! I’ve never seen the 4D before, how absolutely AMAZING!! I showed our daughter’s who were just as wowed!!! He’s beautiful!
Diana (Mrs. JB’s friend).