Less than a week to 9 months...

You may know by now, that pregnancy is 40 weeks as in 10 months.  It's such a misnomer to say 9 Months, like that Hugh Grant movie.  Let's see what I have learned in the home stretch....

Body & Mind Lessons

1. I could win a midnight farting contest.

2. Stretching feels so good.

3. Swollen feet are hideous, they don't hurt though and are nothing to worry about.

4. Definition of colostrum is 'liquid gold'.

5. Pregnancy is pricey...with the swollen feet I had to get some new shoes: one pair for business and one for outings.  Of course I pick Clarks and Born for comfort, guess what sizes?  9.5 and 10 (that's US) respectively.  At $29 a pair is wasn't so bad (thank you Marshall's with the extended shoe department).
Oh no, my mom was a 9 before she had me and she became a permanent 10!  She also is 5'10" so it looks natural.  Unfortunately, I didn't inherit the supermodel height gene like my 'lil' sister.  Size 10 feet will look awkward on my 5' 6" frame.
    Along the pricey aspect of pregnancy I also explored Michael's craft store for the first time.  I was searching for fabric markers and paint for a baby shower activity.  It's where you buy plain onsies (what is the official spelling?)  and guests decorate them.  One of P's friends had it at her shower and it was fun. I had a $15 gift card and purchased about $35  worth of fabric markers/paints, not bad.  Then I asked, 'Where's the scrapbooking section?"  So I stroll over there and quickly target the 'clearance' items which, lo and behold, are mostly pregnancy/maternity related.  Now to ensure this 'investment' doesn't go to waste, I need to get started on this project ASAP.  Tonight would be great so I can display the work in progress at the baby shower.  Grand total spent at Michael's after the gift card was applied...$55.

6. Clingy clothes (yet comfortable ones) make me feel good, the curves are in the right places so why not work it ?!  When I was shopping today, most 'loose' styles just looked undefined.  I was a walking rectangle in some dresses that were totally cute ON the hanger.  The $15 halter dress and $20 cardigan were the best bet!

7. Mantras keep me sane: two favorites are "In letting go, it all gets done."  That one has been a saving grace for the workload at school.  "Release and let go."  This one helps me fall asleep faster and helps me decompress.

8. Continuing in the arena of comfort is the underwear dillemma.  String, strappy ones, not so nice at this time.  Microfiber is my best friend and so are some boy shorts-style undies.  Due to the limited quantities in my current collection, I bought a package at Costco and one pair at Marshall's.

9. Body warmth, word on the street is that late in pregnancy a woman is 10 degrees warmer than the average person.  It's true, at random times, usually inconvenient situations.  For example, when going to bed (like as in when you're supposed to be relaxing) and other times a heat flush overtakes you in the middle of your daily routine.  Solution?  Drink more water, I guess...water is the answer to everything.

10. I have traded 'mommy brain' for 'butter' fingers.  Items slip out of my grasp so easily: keys, papers, utensils, change, whatever!  There have been times that I have dropped my keys twice (or more) while trying to open my door.  It's ridiculous but keeps me limber!