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just keep them elevated. It will take time... but the swelling should go down.

I have had lots of swelling since about 26 weeks. It'll go down a little, but never back to normal and it always comes back. Sorry to say, but you may be in it for the long haul. I'm now 38 weeks and my feet haven't looked normal for over 2 months! Some things I have tried that help: wearing compression tights/socks (although I disagree with boogiebea, they should not be worn while sleeping at night), lying on my back with my feet propped up against the wall, draining massages from my DH, soaking my feet in ice water, swimming laps at the pool, pillows underneath the foot of my side of the bed to elevate my feet all night. Sorry you have to deal with this, I totally feel your pain!

I had bad swelling, too at the end...but nothing compares to the swelling after if you get an IV at the hospital. My legs were like tree trunks! What worked was elevating and I'd take towels, dunk them in cold water and have DH put them over my legs and apply a little pressure. Sweet relief.

I had awful swelling and nothing worked for me I had to buy Payless flats in a size wide for my shower.
My arches collapsed a bit, too.. I went up a half size post-baby.

My feet have been swollen and flat for months! I can't even imagine them going back to normal or remember what they are supposed to look like... hoping that all of my cute pre-preggo shoes will fit again one day.

@PhotoMommy: Word! I had a conversation with my shoe *babies* recently to let them know I still love them, but that it may be a while before I can show them off again. *fingers crossed* that I will be able to wear them all again!

@LYDG: Yeah. I am still wearing heels (and usually pantyhose) every day to work, too. I do kick my shoes off a lot when I'm in my office, but it doesn't always help. My legs are lumpy, swollen, and pale, and so not hot(!) right now, but I really can't allow myself to care too much either! I am totally on the countdown to d-day!

My friend told me she took magnesium to prevent swelling. I checked with my doctor and she said it's perfectly safe and also helps prevent charlie horses. So, I've taken it religiously and haven't had any swelling or charlie horses at all.