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Holy moly!  I've never been so swollen!  My feet, ankles, calves, and fingers are swollen.  I can't wear my wedding ring anymore and I have two pairs of shoes that still fit.  My doctor says I should try and lay off the salt as much as possible, but I don't think I eat that much salt.  I knew this day would come, but it's sad.  Like my mom used to always say, "having babies is hard on your body."  It's so true.  All those typical pregnancy symptoms are making their appearance.  Only another month and a half!  I can do it!
from the Baby Center weekly email for 34 wks

Even though I don't think that this cartoon is very funny, I do find it very true.  I wake up several times a night sweating, (although last night I put my pregnancy body pillow between Hubby and I as a body heat barrier and even though I was sad not to cuddle, I slept much better) and my nose is constantly stuffy and sometimes I feel like I can't get enough oxygen.  I definitely have problems walking with my aching back and swollen feet.  I don't worry too much about glowing since I'm sure people are too focused on my giant zits (or maybe my huge belly might be distracting as well) to notice any glow, unless it's sweat on brow.

It dawned on me the other day that my pregnancy was almost over and it made me a little sad.  I will never have this first pregnancy experience again and overall it's been a positive one.  I'm sure I will really miss it when I'm getting up all hours of the night to change and feed the baby and later when I'm old and Little Man has grown up and moved away, or maybe I'll just be thankful I'm not pregnant anymore.
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G-ma Wendy said…
You should check your blood pressure too. If it is higher than normal you need to call the Dr. Drink alot of water, and keep your feet elevated. That last month is hard. Maybe he will come earlier. That would be great if you had him on Valentines day.
January 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Unknown said…
Luckily my blood pressure is ok. They check it at all my appointments and it's normal. If he feels so inclined to come earlier I wouldn't be opposed at all :) I'm planning on him being a week late though, that way I won't be disappointed.
January 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Amanda said…
When I'd get home from work and my feet would be so swollen, I'd elevate my feet while sitting on the couch with ice packs on my ankles. It helped a little to reduce the swelling. Definitely keep an eye on the salt...it hides in the weirdest places.

And yes, you'll definitely miss the pregnancy once it's passed...but you'll enjoy him being here so much more! :)
January 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM
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