Lanie’s Story – Episode 2: 20-35 Weeks

As second semester of her freshman year began, Lanie began to celebrate her motherhood and prepare for the arrival of her baby.

Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter • Sep 13, 2019

At 20 weeks, Lanie was able to find out the gender of her baby.
Photo Courtesy of Lanie Heier
Lanie decided to throw a gender reveal party; she wanted to feel excited about having a child.
Photo Courtesy of Lanie Heier
Lanie and Isaac found out they were expecting a girl after opening a sack filled with pink balloons.
Photo Courtesy of Lanie Heier
Lanie officially announced her pregnancy on Instagram after people began to find out. Many people congratulated her, while others were not as kind.
Photo Courtesy of Lanie Heier
As she started to show more, Lanie began a program where she came into school for two half-days a week, and did the rest of her schooling from home.
Photo Courtesy of Lanie Heier
At 35 weeks, Lanie went into early labor after possibly contracting a UTI. At this time, the baby’s lungs and brain are not yet completely developed, so she was admitted to the hospital.

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About the Contributor

Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter

Abby Kimball is a senior at Normal Community High School and is a member of the Theatre program and the Thespians Society. She is a Staff Reporter for Inkspot. My all-time dream is to become a staff writer for Saturday Night Live. One random fact about me is that I can play five different instruments fluently. I like to travel, perform, and make people laugh.