Where are my ankles???

I have noticed some mild swelling (to put it lightly) the last few days, especially in my ankles and feet. It's called edema, and it happens because changes in my blood chemistry cause fluid to shift into my tissue and because my ever enlarging uterus puts pressure on the veins returning blood from the lower half of my body, slowing circulation in my legs. Edema is often worse at the end of the day and in the summer. My body will eliminate the extra fluid after I have Sadie (which is why I will have the pleasure of urinating often and sweating a lot for a few days after delivery). Needless to say, my ankles look like marshmallows. Yum.