I Found My Ankles!

This morning I woke up and lifted one leg into the air to see how ridiculous my feet looked. I'm trying to keep a sense of humor about the unpleasant things, like swollen feet and ankles, that have become part of my everyday reality. It still amazes me to see how it looks when the majority of the fluids in my body, which have already increased beyond believable limits, all decide to drop to my feet after only a brief time being upright. Rather than looking up at the thing that usually looks like my foot wearing a fat suit, I saw my leg and foot, the way they used to be! With actual ankles! I was so excited to see an inkling of what I remember myself to have been that I raised up both legs and gushed to J about how my ankles were still there and something about not leaving the bed for the next few weeks to preserve the moment. J, my lovely sweetheart of a husband, remarked that they actually didn't look that much like they used to because my pre-pregnancy ankles were definitely smaller. I fully recognize that it was intended as a compliment as he's so very supportive in every way and he's totally confident that I'll lose the "babyweight" I've gained, but jeez! way to burst my bubble, mister!
I've gained 30 pounds already! The strange, but good, thing is that I still wear the same size clothing that I did at month 3. My clothes feel a little more snug than they did in the begining, but I'm really hopeful that they'll make it through to the end of April with me.