It's Official-I'm pregnant!

There are those who might smirk that I have read all of "What to Expect When You're Expecting". But I'm glad I did because all the "expectations" are coming true! If I ever wondered before in the dull periods of pregnancy, I know for a fact that I am a mom-to-be now!

First, I got my first set of stretch-marks. I tried really hard not to get them, but they showed up anyways. And they ITCH! Worse than the books say! It's non-stop! No medicine helps, I just go around itching my belly all day long.

My feet and ankles are swollen, I can't even recognize them anymore-when I get at a good angle to look at them over my belly! I will have to go up a shoe size to make it thru the summer-I just hope they shrink back!

Backaches are now more common than not, I hurt every day and if I do an ounce of housework or moving I limp around the rest of the night.

Speaking of night, I don't sleep. I wake up every two hours-getting ready for the baby? That's a good line, but I would love to get some sleep NOW!

I 100% cannot wear ANYTHING pre-pregnancy-even my undergarments are too tight.

I can hardly get my shoes and socks on, my feet are hard to reach. And my feet hurt, even with athletic shoes on.

Of all these signs, the only part that is good is that total strangers are starting to ask when I'm due! That's great! At least they don't stare and wonder how many girl scout troops I supported this month! When this happens, it is the highlight of my day and makes every pain and itch fade away.....at least for a few moments.