It COULD be any day...

Week 38, baby is the size of a pumpkin!

Her head is about the same circumference as her abdomen.  She may have an inch of hair and is slowly shedding the white goo (vernix caseosa) on her skin.

Appointment Update
Julie and Ella are still measuring on track at 38 weeks.  Ella still has a nice and strong heartbeat and decided to show off a little bit and let it speed up while being monitored.  Julie has not had ANY contractions, real or braxton hicks, at least none that she has felt.  The Captain said this is normal, some women never feel/have any until the real deal is about to happen.  Next week the Captain will be checking to see if Julie is dilated or if there is any "progress" but it is mostly just informative and nothing to really say when Ella may really arrive.  We also got to see Ella and the picture Captain took was of her looking straight at us.  This picture was probably the most difficult to see and figure out without the help of a little imagination.  Next appointment is on Tuesday!

Julie
Julie had her last day of school on Friday which turned out to be a rather interesting one!  They started the day off without power but why not go out with a bang?! ;)  At least it was cool unlike the previous two days when we were in the 90s.  Julie's co-workers surprised her with some gifts and a homemade coffee double crumb cake.  It was completely unexpected and a VERY sweet thing for the ladies to do.  They have treated her so well this year and we are both glad Julie was able to find such a lovely group of ladies!  Julie is already planning on a visit to school over the summer with Ella a.k.a. Baby Linda by the office staff.  It is hard to believe that the school year is over; time flew by.  Until next year Marlins!  We are also thankful that Ella allowed Julie to finish out the school year.  :o)  Julie's plans until Ella arrives?  Read, enjoy the pool while she can, HOPEFULLY sleep in, and probably prep a little more around the house.  Summer break, here we come!

Curtis
Since Ella was kind of enough to let Julie finish school, we are hoping that she will allow Curtis to finish school as well!  Curtis is still scheduled to finish C School on June 28th.  There isn't anything exciting to report for Curtis but he is continuing to study for his wings and for his mini tests at school. 

Poll Results
The poll results for when you think Ella will arrive are in....

The majority think she will be here between June 30th and July 6th!  Let's see what happens! :o)

Don't forget to keep voting for your weight and length predictions!  Select 1 weight and 1 length when you vote :o)


Week 37 and 38 Pictures
Since we don't know what Ella plans to do, here are the next 2 bump pictures! 

37 Weeks

38 Weeks