I figured it was time....

to reveal our baby boy's name. The name by which he shall be known is...

Conner Elijah McKamey

Conner is a name that both Todd and I really loved and just felt was the right name for this baby boy. This naming process was much different than with Kellen and even with Makenna. There was a lot more going back and forth, considering and almost going with certain names and then having those names just feel wrong for this child. But Conner has just fit and felt like the name that this little boy is supposed to have. I can totally picture us having a son named Conner and I am very excited about his name.
Elijah is Todd's paternal Grandfather's middle name, so it is a family name that we will be giving him. He will also have the same initials as his Great-Grandfather. And on top of that we both really like the name Elijah and think that Conner Elijah sounds very good together.

For me, having a name for my expected baby just makes everything feel so much more real and helps me feel more connected to the baby and see him more as a person and an individual with his own identity versus just being "baby". And I like that the kids can think of "the baby in momma's belly" as a baby with a name as well. It is so cute to hear Makenna say Conner. And Kellen, well, he is clueless. He just likes to push on my belly button. :)

I also had a doc apt this last week and we were reassured that everything from our 20 week ultrasound looked great and normal and that by the looks of it this little boy Conner is a very healthy and strong little baby. He is growing a few days ahead of his due date, but that is to be expected seeing as he is a McKamey boy and those boys grow big!! It is just so comforting and relieving to know that he is healthy and developing as he should be and that if all goes well we should have a strong baby boy born in 4 more months. 4 More Months!! That is just crazy. It may sound far away to you all, but wow, it feels close to me.

Anyway, there is your baby Conner update. Expect an updated belly pic soon. There is certainly quite a belly to take a picture of!!