Thanks, ladies! I appreciate the quick responses.

I have been keeping up on the plantar fascitis threads, and many of the exercises mentioned are what I've been doing for 8 weeks. I've gained some flexion in my foot (they initially didn't even make a 90 degree angle, even when pushed!), but still not enough...

We thought it might be my flip flops (I know, flip flops are bad, but they are Chacos!), so I switched to other shoes (even tennis shoes) and the pain seems to actually get worse. I couldn't get an appointment for this week, but I go in twice more next week so maybe I'll get a referral back to the podiatrist and hopefully she'll have more suggestions.

If you have more ideas, please keep 'em coming! THANKS!