Avery the Tumbler (or soccer player- depending on who you ask)

The past few weeks, Avery has been making her presence known by moving, kicking, and working on some tumbling passes. Jake finally felt her for the first time on memorial day! She is still pretty gentle, but I am sure in about a month or two those kicks and punches will be knocking the wind out of Ashley, especially if she was blessed with Jake's strong legs:)

It's a GIRL!!!!!!!!

So, seeing that Ashley is pretty impatient and Jake just couldn't wait any longer....we scheduled an extra ultrasound at a 4D imaging place near our house. They offer a 2D gender screen for those parents who cannot wait until their next appointment to find out what they are having. We called them and had an appointment the very next day! We found out yesterday, May 14th, that we are expecting a little girl. Her name will be Avery Grace Ebenhoch and we could not be any more excited! Jake is pretty nervous about raising a girl, his first words out of his mouth is, " I am going to need to hire her a body guard!". Not only were we excited, but Avery's Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Second Cousins, pseudo-aunts and uncles, etc. were so happy to hear that she is on her way! As Grandma Ahern would say, " It's time to go shopping!!"

17 Week Doctor's Appointment

Yesterday Ashley had her 17 week appointment. It was mostly a routine appointment, just some blood work, weight (so far she has gained about 8 pounds), blood pressure and listening to the baby's heartbeat (a strong 156bpm). Everything looked great and we are waiting for our next appointment on June 15th!

Ashley is still feeling great and Jake is doing well, too. We are coming up to our halfway point of the pregnancy and we have to admit that the time has just flown by! Only about 22 more weeks until we meet Baby Ebenhoch. Thank you all for your continued support and offered prayers, we are so thankful to each of you.