Downs & Ups

• I have what I call "sausage fingers" or "man hands."
• I also have cankles.
• I have trouble sleeping on my side.
• 90-degree North Carolina weather feels like the Sahara Desert.
• I only have a few maternity shirts that will actually completely cover my gigantic belly.
• I just started feeling carpal tunnel syndrome when I'm crocheting (which is one of the only things I can do sitting down that makes me still feel productive).
• I feel like I could sleep for about 16 hours a night.
• I miss real sushi ("krab" does not count) and wine.
• Even my face looks different now that I've really started retaining water.
• My back hurts after sitting in virtually any position for more than about 20 minutes.
• I can't cross my legs (except at the ankles).
• I have not worn any shoes that were not flip flops in at least 2 months (so sad).
• I miss running and being active.
• I'm pretty sure I weigh more than 200 lbs now.
• It hurts to stand up for more than about 3 minutes.  (I even wake up with my feet already hurting.)

BUT I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.  I have these two tiny hearts beating inside of me and these two beautiful little people that God has entrusted me to raise.  I can't wait to meet them.  They're even worth having cankles for... and that says a lot.  =)