The unbearable heaviness of my being


Here are my fluid-trapped ankles. Or, my balloon feet as someone calls them. They're sore, but not as sore as my back is. Last night Alice took me swimming at the Y. Floating in the water was the best feeling ever! I did several laps freestyle and also got some great floating and relaxing in. Ahhh. In the water, I am weightless! While submurged, my back didn't hurt one bit, my skin didn't feel tight around my stomach, I could even reach my ankles. So between laps, I massaged my own ankles a bit. This morning, they were noticably less swollen, but my back was back up to full volume pain. I wish someone could cart me around in a vat of water all day.

Cravings


I'm needing a grilled cheese sandwich really bad right about now. I'd also like a Mug root beer, a handfull of ripe cherries and a bowl of vegetable soup. Good thing it's almost lunch time.

Being pregnant


Here's me at 34 weeks and everyone else on the flickr stroll. I'm finally starting to feel big this week. Like, really big. My ankles are swollen, they look so puffy. See?



My mass and girth barely allow me to lumber on and off of our super-tall bed for midnight bathroom trips. And the back pain? Still bad and getting worse. Talking to my other pregnant friend, I realized that I do not enjoy being pregnant as much as some might. I love feeling the baby move and I'm absolutely amazed that I can grow humans in my body, but the aches, pains and misery just don't make it very fun. Some ladies never have these problems and some do, but love it anyway. I just can't wait for this to be over already. I'm so anxious to meet little baby Neon!

Help, my baby kicked its way out of my abdomen!


Just kidding. Look at how cute these nursing covers are. I want to make one because they look super easy, but can't figure out where I can get the boning in the neckline that allows you to peek at your nursing hatchling. Do fabric stores sell that stuff already bended?