On Maternity Leave Already!

Sorry it's been about a month since my last update...things have been so stressful and crazy that I haven't had time. To make a long story short, I was having this sharp pain in my stomach and the doctor said it was probably a pulled ligament (and that I did it somehow...ya right doc..you should feel Alexya in there doing her yoga!! It wasn't me!). Anyway, lying down seems to take the pressure off of it and I feel much better, so with that issue and my horrible commute (which he was concerned about from the begining) he told me to go out on maternity leave now. I kind of freaked out because it was very unexpected and I had a ton of stuff to do at work..right in the middle of Spring 07 plans..and not knowing how we will be able to afford my pay being cut down to 60% on disability etc.... Like I said..lots of stress.
Anyway, things are working out and I'm resting and calming down. Alexya is oblivious to all of this and is still kicking and stretching the crap out of me!! At least now I am able to be lying down and enjoying the whole baby in the belly thing instead of yelling at her to "stop hurting mommy while she's trying to work" thing.
The weirdest parts now that she is so big and active is that my belly is basically see through (not literally clear) but it's like my skin is so thin and rubbery that you can see every single movement like her foot or feet kicking hard or pushing out. Also, she gets the hiccups every single day...which feels like a small muscle spasm or eye twitch, just inside your belly. Really weird and they get uncomfortable the longer they last. Oh and the last weird thing is that I can feel her hand grabbing or like when you drum your fingers when you're bored, kinda tickling me on the inside of my hip. So crazy..that actually feels good and ...ready for this....doesn't Hurt! :)
The last doctor visit I had he did an ultrasound and I could see her belly moving up and down like she was breathing...and he said that's a good sign and that's her way of practice breathing. Also, she was kicking at the thing again and he was all excited again about how much she moves and I'm just like..yep, movement is definately Not an issue with this chick.

Here are a couple pictures I just wanted to add of the baby shower...I will add one of me soon I promise..my belly is the size of a large pumpkin..so maybe I will paint it for halloween...hehehe