30 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 30 weeks, 3 days

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a Cucumber, between 15.2-16.7 inches in length & weighing between 2.5-3.8 lbs. And she'll be about this size until around 33 weeks, I believe.

Total weight gain/loss: +16 pounds as of this AM.

Maternity clothes?: Tanks (just for length) & a mix of maternity & non-maternity shirts. I need the Bella band all of the time now, but still wearing my regular jeans. I have one pair of maternity pants currently that I HATE & will only wear if everything else is in the laundry. I have one pair of pants that I like & a few others that I tolerate at this point. I doubt I'll buy any news pants, it's not worth it this late in the game.

Symptoms: Heartburn (pretty much daily =/), back pain (which is getting increasingly worse), lots of round ligament pain...boo! Still really tired, but I'm also starting to get nesting urges. This is the earliest I have ever wanted to have things clean & orderly. My house surely will thank me. =)

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: I'm tired. ALL THE TIME. This is probably the story of my life from now until FOREVER. I am however still sleeping pretty well most nights & only waking up here & there so far.

Movement: She's moving with about the same frequency as before, but man can I really feel those kicks & punches now. She's getting big AND strong. Oi! She's still a shy little booger & moves away when we try to feel her.

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. Not really sure at what point this is going to change, but whatever...I'm used to it at this point.

Gender: Sweet baby girl. <3

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, clearly.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy. It's starting to get flatter, but it's still an innie thus far.

What I miss: Being able to bend over easily or get up from off the floor without issues. It's sad that I'm already having those problems this early. Bah! =/

What I am looking forward to: Soo....many things this week! We actually picked out & bought paint for the nursery & C's new bed came in early so we're picking that up on Friday. I'm excited to start organizing things & getting things settled. I guess that's more of the nesting kicking in. =) In non-baby related news, I am looking forward to Thanksgiving & a long weekend with my family.