It's official! I'm done!

My last day of work is officially...yesterday! Hurray! Three weeks earlier than planned, but more convenient for my office (rehiring, etc.) At first I held conflicting emotions about the looming, now, 6 week break ( it was going to be only 3), but over the last week I have decided I am thrilled about the change. I'm afraid I was getting pretty smug about my pregnancy. Many of the "common complaints" seemed not to apply to me: heartburn, constipations, sleepless nights, stretch marks, varicose veins, swelling, etc. Well, I'm not feeling so cocky anymore.
Stretch marks - check. Dave discovered 3 long ones running vertical under my belly button. I didn't realize their appearance is preceded by a bruised feeling, but they are, which leads me to believe another set are on their way...
Swelling - check. I'm not too bothered by the feet (mostly around my toes.) Now that I don't have to be standing for 9 hours I think I'll be able to keep that down. But I am very worried about my fingers... meaning: how do I get my wedding ring off! I've tried a lot of things: various lubricants, waiting until morning, soaking my hand in ice water, elevating my hand above my head, and even wrapping my finger with thread starting from the tip down. The swelling came out of no where. One day my ring was loose, the next it was stuck. I'm getting pretty sore and bruised from all the twisting and pulling. Has anyone had to have a ring cut off? I've read to take it to a doctor, but I'd rather go to a jeweler. Hopefully it can be re-soldered.
So far I haven't struggled with the other symptoms, except a little heartburn and a sore back and body, but I'm not taking anything for granted anymore. A lot can happen in six weeks.
The baby still moves around actively, occasionally startling and making me gasp (which startles Dave.) I have a whole list of things I'd like to do before the baby comes, and absolutely no intension of actually doing any of them. Most are just relaxing activities that calm me: drawing, painting, scrapbooking, and trying my hand at some new fabric crafts. Today though, I'm just going to sleep. The morning was devoted to reading and trying to get off this blasted ring, but now, sleep. Maybe I'll do some cleaning later so I'll feel better being lazy tomorrow, but...probably not.