You're right--it's definitely easier being pregnant in winter than in summer. The heat makes a big difference!
I think most people have the swelling, too. But shortness of breath, dizziness--naw.
I know what you mean about how uncomfortable it is towards the end. But another thing--she wasn't THAT close to the end. She still had over a month to go.
Drjulie just threw out an idea that maybe if poison was involved, maybe Scott was trying to cause a miscarriage. Very intriguing idea, I think.
>>But shortness of breath<,
I had a bit of shortness of breath when the baby was very high, and pressing on my diaphram, but it used to bother me mostly when lying flat on my back, not walking around.
Those of us in the 5'1-2" DO get short of breath near the end. I had such a load out front that when I practically had to sleep sitting up!!