Week 32

Our Tuesday appointment was canceled due to snow falling in good ol' NC. The call for snow the day before it actually happened caused schools to be closed (with out even the first flake to fall). That's how they do things down here - it's definitely not like it was back home.

So, our rescheduled appointment was on Friday, and everything is looking great. My doctor said I was the "picture of maternal health". While I have gained close to 40 pounds - no one is concerned and Baby and I are happily enjoying Moe's.

I talked to the doctor about the baby maybe coming early and he said more times than not, first babies are late - averaging 40 weeks and 5 days. I mentioned the ultrasound measuring her ahead, and he said not too pay too much attention because the ultrasounds can't predict a due date. She'll just come when she's ready.

The nursery is coming along nicely, and David put the changing table together over the weekend, and we arranged the furniture 3 or 4 times until we have it now just how we want it. I'll post some updated nursery pics maybe next week.

In the meantime, here's an updated belly shot! Oh...and one more thing.....Baby Rivera get the hiccups A LOT!!!!

Miss everyone!xoxoxo

Week 31

I can't believe that there are only two months left! Yikes! Things are going well, and Baby Rivera continues to grow, move, and kick. I'm starting to get a little uncomfortable, and sleeping is sometimes challenging. I find myself also getting really moody (which I thought was only in the first trimester), and very tired towards the end of the day.

You probably can't tell by the picture, but the nursery is light green and still needs lots of work. David and I got the crib up this past weekend, and tomorrow we are getting the dresser and changing table. Slowly things are coming together. Our next Dr appt is next week - Tuesday I think, so we'll be sure to keep everyone updated on what the Doctor says. I'm still thinking she might be earlier than the 17th, but I think statistically most first babies are late, so who knows. Guess she'll just come when she's ready.

I miss everyone terribly, especially as time gets closer.

Week 28-30

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2009!

I'm going to become a mommy this year! How exciting! Things are really going well, and Baby is growing fast and ahead of schedule. She seems to be around one to two weeks ahead of my due date - March 17th - but everything is just a 'guesstimate'. Our latest pics show how big she has gotten, and at our ultrasound we had on December 18th, Baby Anonymous was estimated to be about 3.1 lbs....and we have a little less than three months to go! My appointments are now every two weeks, so that's a sign that we are getting close!

We had a great time home visiting with family over the holiday. The long drives weren't all that great, but still wasn't as bad as it could have been. Both David and I picked up a bug along the way - an unwanted Christmas present I suppose, so we have both been recovering from that since we have gotten home. I am also battling a belly rash which is guessed to be from my virus and a possible reaction to some belly cream. Between my coughing and scraching my belly (and lets not forget late night bathroom breaks) - Baby is not happy about being awake all the time and lets me know it with all her kicks and punches.

Thank you to my mother and sisters who hosted a fantastic baby shower for David and I while we were home visiting. Thank you for all of you who were able to make it and for all the great things we received for our new family. David and I are very blessed to have such wonderful and supportive families.

Lots of love!