Our Baby Riegel

How far along?   39 weeks Total weight gain:  30 lbs Maternity clothes?   Oh yeah! Stretch marks?  I think I see a few... Sleep:   It was awful because I had a horrible cold.  Now that it's getting better, sleep is getting better also!  Best moment this week:  Just lounging all weekend waiting for our little one to arrive! Miss Anything?  My not so heavy belly! Food cravings:  I've really just been snacking on everything lately.  No particular cravings. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Still strawberries. Labor Signs: Just BH and not much of anything else.....UGH!   Symptoms:  Not much different.  BH, hip pain, pressure, general immobility, etc. Belly Button in or out?  Out Wedding rings on or off?  Off Happy or Moody most of the time:   I was a little moody when I wasn't getting much sleep but back to HAPPY (and impatient)! Looking forward to:   Calling Steve to tell him I'm in labor:).  And meeting our little one of course!!!

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

How far along?   31 weeks Total weight gain:  24 lbs Maternity clothes?   The only items I wear that are not maternity are my work dresses and maxi skirts. Everything else is maternity! Stretch marks?  Nope!  Sleep:   The only thing keeping me up is that darn hip pain.  I'm getting used to flipping over and falling right back to sleep!  Although, I was up really late the other night because I couldn't decide what pictures to hang in the nursery..... Best moment this week:  Finally feeling like I'm almost done with the nursery!  Just waiting on a few things to come in.  Also, I'm loving the movement I feel every day from this baby.  Sometimes I have bumps sticking out of me and it's so fun to try and figure out if they are elbows, knees or feet! Miss Anything?  Being able to shop all day without feeling like crap!  I went shopping all day yesterday and today I feel like I ran a marathon!   Food cravings:  Same....ice cream of any kind and soda! Anythin

How far along?   30 weeks! Total weight gain:  24 lbs Maternity clothes?   Regular d resses, maxi skirts, maternity tanks, shorts and capris. Stretch marks?  Not that I can see!    Sleep:   Still waking up to a lot of hip pain.  I think it's just preparing me for being up all night with the baby. Best moment this week: Getting to spend time with a friend's newborn baby.  He is the sweetest thing!  It just made me even more anxious to meet ours! Miss Anything? I miss being able to go outside and not get drenched with sweat....I know....gross.  I'm also missing my not so swollen face.  I feel like my nose is starting to get that pregnancy plumpness!   Food cravings:  Chocolate ice cream and soda. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Still just pork. Labor Signs:  Nope! Symptoms:  Hip pain, swelling of everything, sore feet and rib pain/burning. Belly Button in or out?  Out. Wedding rings on or off?  Engagement ring is off.  Wedding band is hanging in there f

How far along?   29 weeks Total weight gain:  24 lbs!!!  YIKES!!!  I may need to cut back on the ice cream. Maternity clothes?   Still just dresses, maxi skirts, maternity shorts and capris. Stretch marks?  No...still checking though!     Sleep:   A little rough.  I'm up several times each night because my hips hurt so bad.  I've tried situating my pillows every way I can and nothing helps.  I know this is just the beginning of many sleepless nights. Best moment this week:  Hearing everything is perfect at my 29 weeks appointment!  Also, hearing I have to start going to the doctor more often now that I'm in my third trimester.  I love this because I LOVE hearing the heart beat and now I don't have to wait an entire month! Miss Anything?  I'm missing a lot this week.  I'm missing my old size 6 feet (now a size 7...wide), not so swollen legs, ankles, ass, fingers, etc.  I miss being able to run, wear heels, stay in the heat longer.  Can you tell I&

I  know, I know!  I'm late!  We just got back from beautiful Captiva, FL for my cousin Megan's wedding.  It was the most gorgeous wedding I've ever witnessed and I feel so grateful to be apart of it!  I always forget to take pictures but below are a few that I did remember to take from my phone.  I have more on my camera but I am notorious for leaving those on there for at least 6 months before putting them on my computer so you may never see them.  Other than the heat swelling me up like a balloon, we had such an amazing time!  I was not ready to come back to reality! 27 and 28 Weeks How far along?   27 weeks Total weight gain:  20 lbs Maternity clothes?   Dresses and maternity clothes. Stretch marks?  Not yet but I check every day for them! Sleep:   Mostly good but it depends on the night. Best moment this week:  Finding a few more things for the nursery and finding out I passed my glucose test!!!!  WOO FREAKING HOO!!!  I would have se

How far along?   26 weeks Total weight gain:  18 lbs Maternity clothes?   Mostly maternity clothes. Stretch marks?  No Sleep:   Some nights are great and others are a little rough because of back and hip pain.  I know this is just the beginning of the next 3 months. Best moment this week:  Feeling some MAJOR kicks!  They get stronger every week and I'm loving it (until he or she starts karate chopping me in the ribs). Miss Anything?  I'm missing Jimmy John's again:(.  I'm also missing my normal feet.   They swell and get tired very easily.  It's a little annoying.   Food cravings:  See picture above!  Nothing new! Anything making you queasy or sick:   Yucky looking lettuce! Labor Signs: No Symptoms:  Still just a little back and hip pain. Belly Button in or out?  Out and ugly! Wedding rings on or off?  On Happy or Moody most of the time:   So flipping happy!  I'm getting so excited to meet this little one! Looking forward to:   I&#

How far along?   25 weeks Total weight gain:  18 lbs!!!!  Yikes! Maternity clothes?   I'm starting to think I need to shop for more maternity....  I'm not fitting into much of my regular stuff these days.  I'm going to try and make it last as long as I can! Stretch marks?  No Sleep:   A little rough this week.  I've been waking up with some hip pain lately. Best moment this week:  Hearing everything is PERFECT at my monthly appointment!  It's music to my ears! Miss Anything? I miss being able to walk for long periods of time without foot, back or stomach pain.   Food cravings:  Ice cream sandwiches...I can't get enough of them! Anything making you queasy or sick:   No and I don't miss this at all!  I'm hoping it doesn't come back! Labor Signs:  Nope! Symptoms:  Back pain and swelling of the feet. Belly Button in or out?  It's out and it's starting to get a little irritated by the end of the day.  I'm not sure if it has s

How far along?   24 weeks Total weight gain:  15 lbs Maternity clothes?   More and more maternity. Stretch marks?  Nope. Sleep:   Pretty good.  Best moment this week:  Getting another ultrasound and seeing our sweet little baby!  I'm also feeling more and more movement each day which is the most amazing feeling ever! Miss Anything?  Not really... Food cravings:  Still M&M's and mexican food. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Nope! Labor Signs: No but I feel like this will come a lot sooner than I think.  I feel like time is flying! Symptoms:  A little swelling of the feet. Belly Button in or out?  Out! Wedding rings on or off?  On.  A little tight by the end of the day. Happy or Moody most of the time:   In between my occasional meltdowns I'm happy as can be! Looking forward to:   My doctor's appointment next week.  Hoping to hear everything is going good!

How far along?   23 weeks Total weight gain:  14 lbs Maternity clothes?   Still a combination although I'm loving the comfort of my maternity clothes. Stretch marks?  Not yet. Sleep:   Good for the most part.  Best moment this week: Feeling more movement, Steve feeling the baby kick and seeing my belly move when the baby kicks.  It is the most amazing thing I've ever felt!  It's also the most distracting thing when the baby is moving like crazy during my meetings at work! Miss Anything?  Salami.....I know.....strange! Food cravings:  M&M's and ice cream! Anything making you queasy or sick:   Nope! Labor Signs:  Nope. Symptoms:  A few leg cramps in the middle of the night. Belly Button in or out?  It's out... Wedding rings on or off?  On. Happy or Moody most of the time:   Of course happy but I've been pretty moody this week! Looking forward to:   A nice relaxing weekend!

How far along?   22 weeks Total weight gain:  13 lbs Maternity clothes?   I wear more and more maternity clothes every week. Stretch marks?  Nope! Sleep:   Great! Best moment this week:  Feeling what I t hink are baby hiccups!!! Miss Anything?  Still nothing really.... Food cravings:  Still sweets! Anything making you queasy or sick:   Nada! Labor Signs:  Nope. Symptoms:  Nothing really.  Just feeling like my belly grows every single day! Belly Button in or out?  It's coming out... Wedding rings on or off?  On but they have been tight lately. Happy or Moody most of the time:   Happy as can be.  I will admit I have several meltdowns throughout the week about stupid things. Looking forward to:   Feeling baby kicks from the outside.

How far along?   21 weeks Total weight gain:  11 lbs Maternity clothes?   Still just bella bands and some maternity shirts. Stretch marks?  Not yet! Sleep: Great most of the time. Best moment this week:  Hearing everything is looking good at the doctor.  Everything on the ultrasound came back normal!  It was music to my ears! Miss Anything?  Actually nothing this week. Food cravings:  Fruit, chocolate ice cream and M&M's!  I've never wanted sweets so bad! Anything making you queasy or sick:   Nothing. Labor Signs:  No and I can't imagine saying yes to this question....yikes! Symptoms:  A little back pain every now and again. Belly Button in or out?  I'm going to call it flat.... Wedding rings on or off?  On Happy or Moody most of the time:   So HAPPY! Looking forward to:   Getting carpet installed into the nursery, ordering furniture and Steve feeling the baby kick!

I can't believe I'm halfway through my pregnancy!  These last few weeks have flown by!  Last week was a little crazy so I did not take a 19 week picture.  I'm really mad at myself about it but it's too late now. How far along? 20 weeks Total weight gain:  10 lbs Maternity clothes?  I've gotten a few maternity shirts.  They are so comfy! Stretch marks?  Nope! Sleep:  Still wonderful besides getting up to pee sometimes twice a night. Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet little one at our 20 weeks ultrasound.  It was the best!  I will never get tired of seeing him or her!   Miss Anything?  Still cold sandwiches!  This might be the first thing I eat after delivery! Food cravings:  Strawberries, carrots, salad, chocolate ice cream and M&M's. Anything making you queasy or sick:   Nada! Labor Signs:  No Symptoms:  Just hungry all the time!  I have a feeling my doctor is going to put me on a pregnancy diet.... Belly Button in or out?  Stil