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After Gymnastic Flips at 34 Weeks, Shawn Johnson East Shares Children’s Touching Response As Due Date Nears

Published 11/14/2023, 5:45 AM EST

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The soon-to-be mom of three, and gymnastics icon, Shawn Johnson East, never shies away from keeping her fandom updated about various nooks and crannies of her personal front. Currently in her 34th week of pregnancy, Shawn Johnson East shared a jaw-dropping video a few days ago. As she flaunted her gymnastic move, Johnson looked elated while performing the flip and took all the social media brownie points.

On the same note, the gymnast has yet another update to share with her fans. As Johnson nears her due date, she shared a heartwarming bond that she shares with her family, and how her son embraces her in comfort as she is all set to welcome her third child.

What is the cutest new update the athlete has shared?

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Former NFL star Andrew East and American gymnast Shawn Johnson tied the knot back in 2016 and welcomed their first kid in 2019, a daughter, Drew Hazel. Then, in 2021, the couple welcomed their son, Jett James East. And in 2023, the retired sports couple will welcome their third child.

Along similar lines, Johnson took to her Instagram account, and following the series of questionnaire stories, she added a new highlight. It features Mama and Jett embracing each other in a warm hug.

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Captioning the video, the gymnast penned, “Anybody else’s baby do this close to the end of pregnancy? Started last week. Just wants mama and mama cuddles all day every day.”.

Shawn shares the universal experience of babies seeking extra cuddles close to the end of pregnancy. The heartwarming image of the mother-son duo captures a precious and adorable moment. Prior to this, the 31-year-old casually treated her followers to an Instagram video showcasing her gymnastic prowess at 34 weeks pregnant, asserting her total boss status.

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In the video, Shawn effortlessly initiates her routine, barefoot in the patio, smoothly transitioning into a handstand. Mid-handstand, she casually gives a thumbs up, captioning it “Gymnastics at 34 weeks pregnant.” Andrew East, donning a 25-pound pumpkin “for empathy,” jovially labels her a “freak of nature.”

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Adjusting her ponytail, Shawn casually asserts, “Center of gravity: check,” followed by a flawless cartwheel, leaving Andrew astonished. Attempting the same, Andrew falls to his knees, playfully acknowledging Shawn’s gymnastic prowess. He further adds, “smooshed my skull.” 

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Harshita Chawla

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I'm Harshita Chawla, a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. My journey began as a sports writer for a college magazine, cultivating a rich understanding of content creation in the sports industry. My versatility spans from crafting insightful content on alpine skiing to exploring various facets of gymnastics.
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Purva Jain