Two Months to Go

I know this seems so short to have a baby blog for four and a half months, but I'm trying to jam pack in as much as I can without giving away too much.

So now I have to go over the body changes. Aside from the belly which was always big, I have to consciously think about how I walk. I'm trying as much as possible not to waddle, not to lean back with one hand on the back/hip for balance. My posture is being tested everyday now with this baby. The major change that has occurred in the last two weeks has been the swelling of the ankles and feet. They look like they swallowed a mango for breakfast. I've been trying to keep them elevated as I don't need to buy new shoes along with the new clothes. The right ankle is first to go puff pastry on me. The left will follow after a few hours. Thank goodness they go down while I sleep or else I'd forget what they originally looked like.

People keep saying my nose is widening, but I can't tell. I look at my face everyday which I think is way too often to notice a difference. The boobs have not been spilling over as I expected them too, but the nipple area is a whole other story. No where in "What to Expect When Your Expecting" does it mention the itchy, pealing areola. It's subsided now, but in the last three months I had to remind myself not to scratch in public because I was doing it so often at home.

That's pretty much it for the bodily changes. I must say this pregnancy has been pretty smooth. I've enjoyed the tenure here is bun-in-the-oven land. Next up is the surprise shower I got while on vacation. I was completely clueless.

Sympathy Weight Update: Now he's getting the heartburn! I think he's going to start having Brackston-Hicks contractions soon.