Baby Elise!

Baby Elise is due to arrive May 31st, 2012. So far, even through our scary testing incident, she is healthy and thriving with no complications. As of 36 weeks, they are measuring her at 6lbs. 7oz. She's expected to gain a half a pound a week at this point so who knows?! Doesn't seem as if she will be as large a newborn as Emery was (at 9.2lbs). So I guess we'll see! Feeling pretty good up to this point...have gained about 35 lbs. so far and am at about the weight I was when I had Emery (145lbs). I seem to be stabilizing out though so though I was worried before I am feeling a little bit better with the amount gained. Just noticed my first stretch mark though at the bottom of my belly (at 37 weeks) so that's got me bummed out. Hoping it's only the one I end up getting! Also, been speaking with a "doula" to have her assist me at our birth. Might be a little crazy this time around since I won't be as likely to have my mom and mother-in-law there (They'll be taking care of Emery). I am hoping the doula is a good benefit since she can help out when Kevin needs a break. Really hoping this time goes a lot quicker than my birth with Emery (48hrs yikes!). Nothing has been set yet though and I am meeting with one this week to talk with her further. She is doing a birthing ball class with me too as she is a yoga instructor and masseuse (score for her as a doula!lol!). Here's a pic of Elise Caroline at 36 weeks:

She's got some chubby cheeks already and I think she's pretty squished in there! I really think she favors Emery. Here's a pic of Emery at 26weeks.

I think this ultrasound pic is of Elise at around that same time.