Waist: 41.25"
Weight: 207. Down a bit, but the baby wasn't packing it on last week, so I shouldn't, either.
Symptoms: Swelling came back. This time I could make dimples in my legs halfway to my knees. That was fun. I've also had to give up wearing my wedding ring. Eric has been asking me to take it off for a week now, but it's so much more fun to wear it when it's a no-no. Is that bad? I gave in when I put the ring on and, two seconds later, had to run my hand under cold water to get it back off. We solved the problem by purchasing one of those charming Walmart rings (two sizes bigger than my real ring) for $9.46. It's actually passable. Sort of. A little.
Heartburn and acid reflux are making me pack more pillows behind my head and back. Mood swings are also on the rise. This past week I started crying when Eric jokingly suggested he use his birthday money to pay bills or buy me a gift. I absolutely refused and, when he kept talking about it, I broke into tears because it made me sad for him to spend his money that way. Jeez. At least I recognized the mood swing for what it was before the first tear fell.
I am now three quarters of the way done with this pregnancy. At least we have the crib
now. I still feel woefully unprepared. We have four onesies, two pants, a dress, a top and pantaloons combo, one pair of shoes, three blankets, socks, hair things, three packs of diapers, a crib with changing table and matching dresser, a stroller, and a car seat. Now we just need Mommy and Daddy's nerves to calm down a little. And sign up for our prenatal class. And actually set up the baby furniture. And clear out the baby's room. And choose a middle name. And...
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