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Every once in a while, it’s good to acknowledge the passing of markers. Our baby has now lived a healthy 15 weeks, which is one past where we found out we had lost the last baby. That’s a good marker. I am hopeful we will see this baby, and get to know the person God is forming inside Jen.

Just for fun, here’s some info on our newest family member:

At around 4 inches long, crown to rump, your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 ounces. He’s busy inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, which will help develop the air sacs in his lungs. His legs are growing longer than his arms now, and he can move all his joints and limbs. That means his hands are more functional, too. Sweat glands are appearing, and although his eyelids are fused shut, he can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, he’s likely to move away from the beam. There’s not much for your baby to taste at this point, but his taste buds are beginning to form.

(from BabyCenter.com)