Hello Third Trimester...Hello Tums...Hello Swollen Extremities

Here we are. First week in the third trimester, and things have already begun to digress slightly. But just slightly, I am determined to remain chipper. We'll see how long that lasts. BUT, today was a day I have been waiting for for quite some time...A stranger noticed I was pregnant. I know this sounds stupid, but I always thought that when a stranger in the grocery store noticed I was pregnant would be a big milestone. For the longest time I just felt fat and not pregnant so I'm happy to report that apparently I do look pregnant. The cute check out girl at Publix asked "What are you having?" Turns out she recently had a little boy herself. She was already back to a size 0.

I am however having a little dilemma....swollen fingers. Yep, the wedding band isn't budging. I was advised to take them off now before the swelling got worse. Of course I debated over this for a week b/c I didn't want to walk around looking illegitmately knocked up. Bad idea. Should have taken them off last week. Last night I managed to pry off my engagement ring with a little oil. But the band isn't moving. I did everything Google told me to do with no avail. hmmm.

And did I mention that Tums are my new best friend? Late at night when flames of acid begin shooting up my throat, Tums are there in all of their chalky fruit-flavored glory to help me out. Long after the husband is happily asleep in lala land, long after my fifth trip to the bathroom, the Tums never fail me...Thanks Tums. 

I will leave you with my 27 weeks pic. I am wearing my first official "maternity dress". My friend, Carolyn told me I should get some Minnie Mouse ears to wear with it and be Minnie Mouse on Halloween. Sounded like a good idea, but then I thought it may confuse the children..."Mom, why is Minnie Mouse knocked up?" 

I think  I'll just be a pumpkin instead.