Freakshow

I mentioned that periodically I get some nasty swelling in the ankles. I have good days and bad days and apparently yesterday was a bad swelling day. Most times I don't even realize it, because my feet don't hurt. After yesterday, I have come to the painful realization that I *may* have to retire my heels for the next 7 weeks. Man, it was hard to even type that! Let me explain...

After work, I came home and went upstairs to our computer to check my email. I was sitting there for maybe 5-10 minutes, with my feet crossed at the ankles. (Yes, I know I'm not supposed to sit with my legs or ankles crossed...but I was comfortable!) While I was checking my email, the Hubs came home from work and came upstairs. I uncrossed my ankles, flung off my shoes and stood up to give him a hug and kiss. That's when I looked down and saw this:

No, I'm not referring to the fact that I desperately need a pedicure. Do you see that massive indent on the right side of my right foot?! That is from the wedge of my left heel digging into my right foot from sitting for 7 minutes with my ankles crossed. And I SWEAR it didn't hurt at all. Here it is again:

The Hubs and I just stared at each other stunned for a while before he said, "Wow, that is some crazy sh*t." He doesn't normally swear, but can you blame him? Yowza. So today, my cute, patent leather wedges are sitting quietly on my shoe rack while these hideous things are on my feet:

I'm now ready to join the Circus...

Celebrating Life.

What a lovely day today has been! My dear friends G & Ang threw me a baby shower, which was more like a baby downpour! I am so spoiled with fantastic friends! It was a beautiful, sunny day and while I was getting ready, I was thinking about how life keeps moving. See, exactly 24 years ago to the day, my Grandma Rita passed away. It was shocking and sudden. She had gone to visit my Aunt who had just given birth and to lend a helping hand. And on this same day, 24 years later, I gathered with my friends to celebrate a new life that is entering the world. How I wish that she could be here to share in the excitement, as it would be her first great-grandchild.

I will post some pictures from the shower when I get them, but now I will be filling my time with finding places for all of Peanut's new toys and essentials (not to mention the laundry I must do--oy!)

32 weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: ~+26...so big.

Maternity clothes?: Some of my maternity clothes purchased a couple months ago are getting snug...very scary!

Stretch marks?: Just a couple, but none on the belly...thank god.

Sleep: I've been sleeping great, with the exception of the charlie horse in the calf about once a week.

Best moment this week: Got some relief from back pain thanks to some physical therapy!

Movement: Yes and lots of it. I'm enjoying every minute of it.

Food cravings: Fruit. We're close to finishing the 4 lb. basket of strawberries I bought 4 days ago...yum!

Gender: So hard to say...been thinking boy lately. The Hubs and I decided we would buy two special outfits to bring with us to the hospital, one for if it's a boy and another for if it's a girl. I bought the 'girl' outfit at Nordstrom yesterday and OMG it's *so* stinking cute...made me kinda hope it's a girl :)

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks made many appearances last week in Victoria and has come every day since.

Belly Button in or out? Neither--it's so flat. However, the little part in the middle is trying to bust out.

What I miss: Many pairs of my shoes, sleeping on my belly and wine.

What I am looking forward to: My first baby shower on Sunday!

Weekly Wisdom: Drink as much water as possible. It helps with EVERYTHING!

Milestones: Wow--we're beginning the 8th month!