Battle of the "Bulge"

Just a quick note to reflect on how I'm getting the crap kicked out of me on a daily basis. Sophie is a kicker and moves A LOT. I'm to the point where I can see bulges coming out from my belly, like an alien is about to pop out. I can see a ripple from one point to the next. Ricky and I sometimes like to sit and stare at my belly. It's better than watching TV some nights.

She has distinct wake and sleep patterns now. I can feel her about 4:00 in the morning, sometimes later, but mainly between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. She moves sporadically throughout the day. I'm too busy to really notice what time it is when she starts moving, but as long as I feel her, I'm good with that. Then about 8:00 p.m. she starts wiggling around again. Some of her kicks are very strong. One day she's kicks on the right side, the next day she's a little to the left. Other times I can feel a hardness in the middle of my belly that might be her bottom?? Maybe a heel??

I'm still exercising, getting to the gym about 3-4 days a week. I am starting to feel a little bit more tired lately but overall still going strong. Work is starting to pick up so I need the energy to make it through the day. My feet and ankles swell. I don't get to put my feet up very much but by the weekend they go back down. One thing that I've noticed is that it's hard to get comfortable at times but I'm sleeping fairly well (until I have to get up and go to the bathroom).

I go back to the doctor on Wednesday for my 32 week check up. Wow, 32 weeks!! Only 8 more to go (maybe less, depending on what she wants to do). Ricky keeps saying how he can't wait to meet her. I can't either, we are very excited, BUT I must admit that I can't wait to not be pregnant anymore :)