Our Baby Riegel

How far along?   38 weeks!!! Total weight gain:  31 lbs Maternity clothes?   Yep! Stretch marks?  I don't think so....I'm sure they will be there once I have the baby:(. Sleep:   Getting worse between bathroom breaks and hip pain.   Best moment this week:  Seeing my little one on a surprise ultrasound last Thursday!  My belly was measuring big so they decided to do an ultrasound to make sure there was too much fluid around the baby.  Everything was all good but he informed me we are having a pretty large child!  I didn't get to see much because they did it for mostly measurements but it was still pretty cool. Miss Anything?  Sleep (I know, I know, get used to it) Food cravings:  Not really much of an appetite lately... Anything making you queasy or sick:   Strawberries even though I've been eating them every day of my pregnancy. Labor Signs:  Still just Braxton Hicks although they are getting stronger and occuring more often.   Symptoms:  Pretty much th

How far along?   37 weeks Total weight gain:  30 lbs Maternity clothes?   Yep! Stretch marks?  Not yet... Sleep:   Still not too bad.  I'm getting used to getting up several times to use the bathroom and turn over. Best moment this week:  I've had several amazing moments!  Number ONE hearing "If you go into labor now, no one is going to do a thing to stop you" from the nurse at my doctor appointment.  Others being things like hearing that beautiful heartbeat, the doctor telling me I've dropped and am making progress, seeing people's reactions to my overly stretched belly, hearing people's reactions when I tell them I have 3 weeks left, watching my belly move around like crazy (I think little one is running out of room) etc.   Miss Anything?  Not really missing much these days. Food cravings:  Soda like always and just food in general.  I feel like I can eat mountains of food every day!   Anything making you queasy or sick:   Not really. L

How far along?   36 weeks Total weight gain:  28 lbs Maternity clothes?   Maternity Stretch marks?  Nope Sleep:   Pretty good so far but still waking up about 3 times each night to pee. Best moment this week:  Packing my hospital bag!  I thought it was a little early but Steve and my parents were giving me trouble about not having it done yet so I decided to do it.  That made everything even more real!  Less than 4 weeks!!! Miss Anything?  Beer and generally being able to move around without huffing and puffing.  Food cravings:  Ice Cream.  If I didn't feel so bad about it I would seriously eat 2 large bowls a day.  I tell myself every day I'm going to skip ice cream after dinner but I just can't!  I have never gone through a carton of ice cream so fast in my life.  I really hope that goes away. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Not much these days.  Still staying away from pork. Labor Signs:  Nope....    Symptoms:  Still lots of pressure.  I know this is

How far along?   35 weeks Total weight gain:  28 lbs Maternity clothes?   Same -  Maternity and non-maternity dresses. Stretch marks?  Not yet! Sleep:   Some nights are great! Others...not so much. Best moment this week: Picking up my glider!!!  The room is almost complete.  Steve just needs to hang a few more pictures and I need to put away a handful of clothes!  Also, realizing we only have about 1 month until baby is due!!!!  How crazy is that?!?!?!  Miss Anything?  Being able to get out of bed without coming up with a game plan first.  Every time I need to get up I think to myself....what is going to be the easiest/less painful way to do this. Food cravings:  Anything that is bad for me!  I feel like going crazy since I'm in my last month but I'm trying to be semi-good. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Rasberries!  They looked so good in the store the other day so I bought some.  After I got them home and washed them I couldn't stand the smell!!!  I a

I know I'm late on the 33 week posts but it's been crazy lately!  I'm putting two 33 week pictures because Steve thought it was hilarious that the cat was photo bombing my picture! How far along?   33 weeks Total weight gain:  26 lbs Maternity clothes?   Mostly maternity. Stretch marks?  Nope! Sleep:   Pretty good other than the hip pain.  Some nights I'm so tired it doesn't wake me up. Best moment this week:  My baby shower!  It was everything I imagined and more.  My family and friends are the best.  It seriously could not have been more perfect.   Miss Anything?  Being able to snuggle up on the couch.  I cannot get comfortable on our couch these days.   Food cravings:  Sweets. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Pork Labor Signs:  None! Symptoms:  Just getting huge... Belly Button in or out?  OUT! Wedding rings on or off?  Still off.    Happy or Moody most of the time:   Happy!!!! Looking forward to:   Putting all of my baby shower stuff in t

How far along?   32 weeks Total weight gain:  26 lbs Maternity clothes?   Still mostly maternity with some non-maternity dresses and skirts. Stretch marks?  Not yet but my belly is getting huge so I'm expecting them to reveal themselves anytime.  Sleep:   Still having hip pain in the middle of the night.  Other than waking up to flip sides, sleep is good! Best moment this week: Feeling so accomplished after reorganizing my entire kitchen!  Check that off the list!!! WOOHOO! Miss Anything? Beer.....we went on the river this weekend and watching everyone have a few made me miss having a few!  I'm also missing cooler weather. Food cravings:  Soda and ice cream. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Still pork. Labor Signs:  Nope but it's crazy to think this could happen in just a few short weeks. Symptoms:  Hip pain and swelling of everything. Belly Button in or out?  All the way out! Wedding rings on or off?  Off:(.  This makes me so sad.  I know it's only