Week 28 - Part Two

David and I had another ultrasound today to check Baby Jessica's placenta placement and all is looking good! It's moved away from the cervix, so there should be no issues with that.

And....like I said.....I'm bigger with this baby! Jessica is weighing in at 3.7 lbs and is already on track to be bigger than Megan. While I'm a little over 28 weeks, she's looking like a 30ish week baby. :) I guess I need to lay off the cheeseburgers, pizza, and Moe's! (And french fries.....a big weakness!)

Jessica wasn't in the best picture taking position, but here you can see her face a little....at least the eye. She's head down and backwards (facing my back) - which is actually the way they are supposed to come out, so maybe she's anxious.

Next appointment isn't for three weeks, but I'll be keeping things up-to-date here!

Hugs and Kisses!

Week 28

Here we are.....THIRD trimester! We are in the home stretch!!!! The next three months will be crazy! We have bought a new house, and our closing is next week - yup, that's right...third trimester AND moving - nothing says stress like more then one major life change happening at once!! No worries Baby Jessica - it's such an exciting time for mommy and daddy and we couldn't be happier!

Baby Jessica has been just crazy lately! I remember Megan being very active in the morning and in the evenings, and then she'd get the hiccups during the day, but Jessica is active ALL THE TIME. If I didn't know any better, I'd think there were two in there. I'm getting kicked and jabbed all day out both sides - up, down, and all around. It's an all day/all night party in there! The other night I was up FOUR times to pee.....dancing on the bladder! (Last night I did get away with only one trip, so I need to count my blessings!)

I'm also pretty sure that I'm bigger with Jessica. We took these pics today (right at the end of the 28th week) and I'm HUGE! I'm thinking this might be my 10 pound baby.

Monday I have another ultrasound, so next week we'll get another photo of Baby Jessica...stay tuned! Until then.....Hugs and Kisses everyone!

Week 27

I'm sorry to say that I don't have any new pics yet. It's been a very busy week and weekend! Your little sister Megan was Baptised this weekend! You were apparently having a good time too, because you were kicking mommy all though the ceremony!

This weekend we also named Baby Rivera #2. From this point on she'll be called Jessica. (I will once again mention that we do reserve the right to change the name up until we leave the hospital!) Daddy really likes the name, and so does Mommy. We are still working on the middle name. I'm stuck on Claire, but Daddy is still gathering options (I think).

I will get some new belly shots up soon!

Hugs and Kisses!! XOXOXOXO

Week 26

Went to he doctor this week for a belly check. Baby Rivera #2 is going good and growing right as she should be. I'm up to 157 lbs - must be the Moe's. :)

I asked the doctor this week about eating red meat - red meat meaning not cooked "well". I normally have meat medium-rare, so if I can't have it like that it's just not that good to me. Anyways, the doctor looked at me like I was crazy and told me to have at it! I am not sure where I heard to stay away from the med-rare meats, but I wish I knew this when I was prego with Megan! :) Anyways, Steak Dinner here I come!

I go back in two weeks for my glucose test and another ultrasound. My placenta was "low lying" when I went for my last one, so they need to check it to ensure it's moved up and away from the cervix. I had the same thing with Megan, so I'm not concerned. I am, however, very excited to see BR #2 again!!!

Maria is the latest in the naming game. I just read though that it means "bitter". I'm not happy about that. (Megan, for those who do not know, means 'strong, able' which she is beginning to demonstrate perfectly!) I also like Molly, which I haven't thrown past daddy yet, but it's also a variation of Mary/Maria and also means "bitter". Ah, the name game is so hard!!!

Hugs and Kisses!!! xoxoxo

Week 25

Time is going by so fast that I can barely remember to update this blog! Next week I'll be entering my third trimester....the home stretch...and unfortunately, still no name. :( Don't worry little baby, we can't check out of the hospital without one!!!
Baby Rivera #2 is dancing up a storm at times in the belly! She loves bouncing on the bladder, and I am visiting the bathroom quite often these days. And well, I hate to tell you what happens if I sneeze too hard!!!

I do have to admit to you little baby that I was really excited about you being a little summer baby - one reason is so that I could wear cute summer maternity clothes. This, however, has been very difficult!! They just don't make cute summer dresses for protruding bellies!!! :) And boy are your growing fast! I'll take more belly pics for my next post. Maybe mommy should stop eating so much Moes!

Hugs and Kisses everyone!!! xoxoxo