Ultrasound Photos–Is Sharing Caring?

Everyone likes an adorable baby picture, just like Nobody Doesn’t Like Sara Lee. However, in defense of fetuses everywhere, consider the following as you bring out the Before shot:

Poor lighting and odd camera angles may negatively impact public opinion. Is that baby’s good side?Most of us aren’t all that photogenic in utero. You never get a second chance at first impressions.

If, however, the ultrasound photos look especially fetching, go ahead and shop a portfolio around to modeling agencies. Make some business cards, too. Generate some buzz before the cord is even cut! You just might have America’s Next Top Fetus! (ok, I’ll retire the America’s Next Top so and so joke now…)

How early on are you? Has baby achieved cro magnon man status yet, or does he still resemble a Rorschach blot… Prepare for skeptics..doesn’t look like no baby to me.

The fetus cannot be held liable for what goes on in there. What happens in utero stays in utero and you won’t be able to enforce any disciplinary measures at this juncture.

Are you prepared to know that Sidney has your nose? Already, at eleven weeks?

I wonder if your fetus might look cuter with accessories. What is she supposed to do with her hands? Awkward. In a photo studio at least they have props.

While surely your baby will look absolutely adorable once the hospital administers the complimentary conehead convenience cover (standard issue knitted cap), it might be a little early for candids—especially if baby still has a tail.

Don’t give away the gender if they think it’s a boy, but they’re not quite sure. Your baby boy wants people to think he has a sufficiently-sized penis, and your baby girl really doesn’t want any ambiguity surrounding penis-or-no-penis.

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Those ominous Cornflake-ian children have done it again! After staking a claim over at Humorpress as finalists, it seems they’ve infiltrated Maternal Spark! Thank you so much to Maternal Spark for choosing Children of The Cornflakes as your flash fiction piece. I feel so honored to have a feature on this sharp site that fosters creativity among parents. Go check it out, bloggy buds!