Baby Koepke likes to dance, kick, punch, stretch, and high-five. It goes in streaks with placement -- sometimes upper right, sometimes upper left, sometimes real low and in back. I guess it just depends on the mood and where the comfy spot is for the day. It's been so neat to feel the kicks and we are both fascinated in watching the kicks through my belly. I am taking advantage of the constant movement because I realize that sooner than later the movement will be more sporadic and much more dramatic due to constricted space.
Over the holidays while at family holiday functions, however, the baby was quite still. Of course I told all sorts of family members that the baby was really active and they wanted to feel the kicks but baby wasn't in the mood to show off. We can't decide what that says about baby. We have some possible ideas. The baby (1) is an observer, (2) likes to analyze situations, (3) is a really good listener, (4) is shy, (5) enjoys noise, (6) can sleep through anything, (7) will be a constant mover, (8) is going to be an entertainer. I think any of options would be plausible knowing the parents! I'll let you all decide which traits could come from which parent

I think part of it was the fascination with loud noises that baby wasn't used to (not that our families are loud to excess but holiday gatherers are with more than two people like in our apartment or a few people in my office). In addition, I was standing and moving around more than I usually do so possibly the baby was just rocked to sleep more often than usual with a 'desk job'. But, the instant I laid down each night the baby kicked like crazy and very strong kicks. Even if it means nothing about traits it sure was fun to recognize that a change in environment was noticeable to the developing Baby Koepke. It was also fun to speculate and talk about different personality traits in our child. Oh this road to parenthood is pretty exciting!