Baby Movement

It is amazing how much this baby is moving. Today during my plan period I sat and watched, what I can only assume, was the baby hiccuping. My belly would just "pop" a little every 15 seconds or so. It was pretty entertaining. Also, it has been kicking like crazy. Justin and I will sit and watch for 30 minutes in the evenings. The other night we went to the Davey's house (Justin's fraternity brother and a groomsman in the wedding) to play poker. They just had a baby on 1.9, Brooklyn, who is adorable. So, of course, I sat and held her all evening (she really is just SO cute!) and when I was holding her, our baby started kicking and kicked hard enough that Brooklyn's leg went up a little. It was funny. I let Brooklyn know that one day, since she is older, she can get revenge :) We have an appt. tomorrow, so I will post again after that. We are closing in on the thrid trimester! 15 weeks left to go (that also means 15 weeks until it is seriously spring!)

Big Day in the Agre Household!

JUSTIN FINALLY (for sure) FELT THE BABY KICK! This was a definite kick. We are pretty excited! Also, the glider/recliner came in! This was Grandma and Grandpa Johnson's (still working on names for them!) gift for the baby for Christmas! We weren't expecting it so soon, so we were pretty thrilled that it came! Also, Mom has been working non-stop on the bedding, and is almost done! Here is the glider, 24 week belly, Dad practicing, Justin trying out the chair and finished quilt! The room is going to be beautiful!

21 Week Belly and Nursery

Here is Bella helping put the crib together. My ever growing belly and the nursery with the crib, dresser and paint all done!!! It is just all getting so exciting!

Over Half-Way There!!!

So we are 21 weeks and 5 days along!! Yay! We had another appt. yesterday and the heartbeat was 158. The baby is doing very well and measuring right where it is supposed to be. It has really been moving lately, unfortunately Justin has only felt it once. Hopefully soon he will be able to feel it more. Also, the nursery is coming along. The Agre's got us the crib for Christmas and the Johnson's got us the glider. We painted the room Bavarian Cream (a warm gold) matte and then did semi-gloss stripes. It looks so good. We put up the crib and bought the dresser, the glider will be here in 6 weeks. We will put pictures up soon. It looks like a baby will be moving in soon!

Baby Pictures

Here are the first baby pictures. It was so exciting to finally be able to see our baby. Its actually a little person in there and not just a blob. We're looking forward to another busy Christmas. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Love,

Justin, Ashley and Baby Agre

It's a surprise!!

Well, we had the ultrasound and didn't find out the sex of the baby. I want to be surprised and Justin was hoping that it would be real obvious. It wasn't. We couldn't have found out even if we wanted too. We apparently have a very stubborn baby. It had its legs crossed and tucked in, so we know it is a Mommy's child because it knew my wishes (we had talked about this, the baby and I, on not making it obvious today!) The tech was trying to move it to get all of the pictures she needed, but Baby was not having it. It just would wave it's arm. Everything looks good. She did end up getting everything, which involved a lot of pushing and prodding, but it happened and everything is wonderful. She even told us it was cute, we thought that was nice since all babies probably look alike at this point. It does look like it will continue on the tradition of Justin and my huge nostrils, we are so proud.

We are pretty much on cloud nine right now. It seems much more real. Now if it would quit being so comfortable in it's little position and move around a little bit, everything would be wonderful!

Happy 3 days until Christmas!!!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Sorry it has been so long! Justin and I went to the doctor last week and heard the heartbeat again. The baby's heart rate was 145. If you believe the old wives tale, then it is most likly going to be a girl. We could find out Monday at our ultrasound (we are SO excited!), but I still want it to be a surprise! I will put little baby pictures on here as soon as we get them. Miss you all and wish we could spend the holidays with everyone!!!!

This is the 19 week belly!