Baby BOY Jennings!!

 

We originally were going to wait until our doctor appointment on February 18th to find out the sex of baby #2, but the opportunity arose where we could go ahead and find out sooner at Prenatal Peek.  So of course, we decided to go!  We were 16 weeks and 4 days along when we went on Saturday morning.  The ultrasound tech measured the baby's heart rate first and it popped up as 148, and I knew that was a lot lower that Evan's, so I was like "it could be a boy!!"....and sure enough, a few seconds later, he showed his stuff!

 

We are beyond excited and blessed!!  I am so thankful to have the experience of raising both a little girl and now a sweet little boy too!!  :)  We are still totally up in the air about names, but it shouldn't be too long before we decide on something.  I am so excited to start planning the nursery and preparing for everything BOY!!

Here is an update at what's going on with Baby Boy J at 17 weeks:

How big is your baby?

Your baby is a little over 5 ¾ inches long and weighs 4 ounces.

What is happening with your baby?

His umbilical cord is not only lengthening but also becoming thicker and stronger for these last 23 weeks. Your baby’s sense of hearing is also developing since the ears have fully formed and moved into their final position.
Your baby is also beginning to form adipose or fat tissue. This will help him take on a more normal appearance by filling out the fine features that he has. Fat is important in helping regulate the body’s temperature and metabolism.