Our Baby Riegel

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!...

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...

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.