21 Weeks

It's hot here and I noticed last night at dinner that my oh, so comfy heels were not oh, so comfy anymore. Due to said heat, when I took my shoes off I noticed lots of marks because my feet had swelled up slightly. Great, here we go with the swelling. We are having an unusually hot spring and I have a feeling this is the beginning of a long, hot summer. I know the folks back home are swearing under their breath at me because they just had a spring blizzard, but for those who don't know what "long hot summer" means in San Fernando Valley terms, it means temperatures of 100+ every single day (by 100+ I mean anywhere from 103 to around 112), no rain, rare clouds. It sounds lovely, but consider being pregnant and having 2 extra months of this summer tacked on. Not that we will get 100+ quite yet. Right now it is about 90. If you need to reach me this summer I will be floating like a giant whale in the pool.
My fingers are swelling too, so I decided it was in my best interests to say a temporary goodbye to my engagement ring. I am a sentimental fool and didn't want to take it off, but I figure it's better than having to get it cut off of my finger at some point. My wedding band is slightly bigger so we'll see how long that lasts.
Now onto the fun stuff! I saw the baby move from the outside of my belly for the first time today, and Paul was able to feel some light kicks. It really just looks like my belly pulsates every so often but it's really exciting. I've been looking forward to this part of pregnancy and I'm glad it's finally here. I'm glad Paul can finally share in a little bit of the fun too.