Swollen Feet!

Well, this past week has been interesting to say the least! My feet (and hands) have really been swelling, I can hardly fit into any shoes, except my croc flip flops, which are thongs and don't go across the widest point of my feet. Going up a size doesn't really help...Trust me, I have tried many pairs of shoes from my aunt, ranging in size from 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 (my normal size is 7 1/2)....Doesn't make a difference, my foot is double the width it usually is, so going to a bigger size really is useless. Also, gone for the next few months is my engagement ring, which we struggled to get off the other night. It now occupies a special place in my jewelry box, I can look at it every morning when I pick out earrings to wear. Cedric had to use lotion to get a bangle bracelet off of me the other night! Can't wear my silver watch anymore, had to switch to a nice adjustable sports watch! Did I also mention my feet are KILLING me????

Needless to say, I spoke with the doc today and my appt for next Tuesday has been moved up to Thursday. Everything my mom and I have read says that mild swelling is normal, but we both agree that this does not seem to be mild, especially since I have 2 1/2 more months to go. I will keep ya posted...In the meantime, I will be getting a doctor's note so that I can wear my beautiful croc flops to school, since ya know flip flops were banned this year. In your face, Dr. R!!!! Guess I will be getting my wish to wear them again, but I would rather it not be this way :(

Let's see, on to better things.....This weekend, Cedric and I went to the Bandys football game, which was the homecoming game. My cousin Nicki was in it, and one of my other cousins won Queen...Saturday, I had to skip the UNC/Miami game due to my aching feet...Missed a damn good game too, from what I have heard. I listened to much of it in the car. I headed down to Concord Mills to hit the Old Navy, which has a maternity section. Didn't make it to any other stores, again, the aching feet...are you sensing a theme here????? Sunday, I spent much of the day on the sofa with my feet elevated, then it was back to school today. Yipee! I am so sick of that place and I swear, if I ever get all these IEP meetings done, I am going to have to find some way to celebrate. Maybe with a pedicure :) Or a case of beer (just kidding for all of you out there worrying, I am not drinking while pregnant).

And plans for this weekend??? This Saturday there is another UNC game, against S. Carolina. But I have a feeling that unless my feet take a turn for the better, I will be sitting this one out too. Sunday, we are helping give a baby shower for my cousin's wife, who is due in early November--lucky dog, she is almost through this. I hate to moan/whine because I know in my mind that millions of women have been/are pregnant, but I am really not enjoying it. I feel horrible for saying that and even worse putting it in writing, but it is the truth and I cannot help that I feel this way. I really do have a whole new respect for moms, especially working moms. I know it will all be worth it in the end, but right now, I really am just feeling sorry for myself. I know you are all probably sick of reading my poor sob story, so I will shut up for now. I promise my next Blog will be a smiley one :) Thanks for bearing with me!!