Yesterday I went for another Dr. appointment with my most pathetic face on. The nurse practitioner took one look at me and said, "You're ready. You need to deliver this baby!" Amen sister!
The good news is that everything is looking great. My blood pressure, pulse, and Caden's heart rate look great. The bad news is that there is no medical reason (besides just being pregnant!) for the swelling in my feet and ankles. She couldn't believe how swollen the lower half of my body was. She said it is not totally abnormal, but it is usually accompanied by swelling in the face and hands, or some other symptom of preeclampsia and toxemia. I've always been a rare breed. :)
I was not pathetic enough for her to take me out of work full-time. However, I was pathetic enough for her to agree to write a medical note for half-days. Beginning today, I started working 4 hours in the morning, and the sub that will be doing my leave is doing the afternoons. Hallelujah! I am so excited to be able to spend a little less time on my feet, spend a little more time with my hubby (he is on the way home from his last business trip before Caden gets here!), and just have the opportunity to have a little down time before Caden's arrival.
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