I think I'm definitely starting to slow down. I have forced myself to sit down inbetween work that requires alot of bending (like putting up the Christmas tree lights) and I know that saved my back some grief. But lately I'm seeing a difference in how I have to move thanks to this protruding belly. Last week I was at a restaurant, and went to the bathroom and it was disgusting. Now normally, it's not that big a deal, I have long legs and will just squat over the toilet. So I go to do that and realize my tummy is in the way and it's pretty uncomfortable and the pee won't come out fast enough. I made it through, but am not looking forward to more of that in the future! Today I realized I'm getting off a normal toilet slower to avoid pressure on my tummy. I wonder if I'll need to install handle grip bars like my grandma had before long :)

That made me remember - Jeff shared an article with me on how the current toilet configuration is wrong and bad for health. (The Three Fundamental Flaws Of The Modern Toilet. It says that "squatting is the natural position for elimination -it makes the process easier and more complete". It shows a picture that looks like someone sitting on the ground with their knees up to their chest. I saw this and laughed, laughed with a small wince of how much pain that would be if I tried it right now. I'm glad someone invented the toilet! It looks like there is alot more information about poop in this article, but I did not make it much further past that picture before wondering it if the author was just full of too much crap himself.

After typing all that I realized how VERY thankful I am for one thing (of many) in this pregnancy. My toilet has been put to good use - so glad my own personal plumbing is still working. (Sorry, several friends have shared even more info and horror stories that I have not experience yet.)

I wonder how many more conversations in the future will start out normal, only to lead to poop talk. Urghhh - I'll try not to be one of those mommies.