Our Baby Riegel

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 ...

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 a...

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...

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!