This isn't an incredibly interesting post, but I needed to post something because every time I went to my blog, I saw a spider and it was freaking me out a little.
I don't have hard pregnancies by a long shot. However, they are not a breeze either. I suffered some back problems early on in my marriage and I have never been the same since. And pregnancy only aggravates the problem. By the time I had Ivory, I was worried if my back would ever be the same again after pregnancy. Fortunately, it was. But now my back is acting up again and I still have a good (almost) three months left. I cringe (literally). If only I could eliminate all bending, lifting, sitting on the floor, etc. but with three kids that is quite out of the question and if I am smart, I can usually get by. But each day seems to bring new twinges of pain and my normal back exercises don't help as much since I can't do them properly with the added belly.
So Tyler went looking for solutions to my problem. He came back and told me that I should sleep with a pillow between my legs at night and that should take some pressure off my back. The first night I tried this, it was terrible. I kept waking up and trying to put the pillow back where it should be and if I wanted to turn over, this was a whole complicated process with the added pillow. I woke up more sore than usual. I told Tyler it didn't help much, but he said that ONE night wasn't going to solve all my problems. So I have dutifully been using it each night. I still haven't noticed much of a difference, but I am getting better at rolling over.
So, if any of you know of some wonderful remedy for back problems, I would sure like to hear about it. I may end up using the pillow as a projectile.
Poor Maleen! I had lots of back problems when I was pregnant with Will. I went to put dinner in the oven and my back went POP. And there I was, bent over and couldn't get back up. No fun.
ReplyDeleteMassage helped me get through until delivery. Maybe you could try that. In the meantime, try hot/cold packs. Ask your doctor if you can use a heating pad.
(tender hugs)
Massage is always supposed to help...I see someone else recommended that seriously. I just dream of going to get one! My sister suggested a chiropractor as well...and my neighbor is a physical therapist and she suggested stretching as best as poosible. But, I still think a weekly massage - professional or from Tyler is in order. hee heeee!!
ReplyDeleteThis might help...I have a friend that has horrific back problems. She has had surgery and when she went on her mission, riding a bike while tracting really caused a huge mess. Anyway, she started doing YOGA and now, she feels like a complete new person. Does the gym you attend offer YOGA classes? It could be good for a try.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you posted a new blog because the spider was completely freaking me out!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the pillows, I am totally with you, it never worked for me either and I had mad back pain in both pregnancies too.
I got one of those really nice mattress pads at Costco that seemed to help my aches and pains a little, but really didn't make the last few months go any faster.
PS, thanks for always checking in on my blog, I always appreciate your comments :)
I know of one thing that will help you with this...a hug from Vieve. Ha ha I just laughed so hard at that. Sorry I'm useless with the advice. *wink*
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your back! I have just recovered from back problems that began with my pregnacy with Savvy (My joint in my hip bone split and so for like six months with her I could barely walk!) Then in labor I had a bad epidural and had to go to Physical therapy to fix that and he said I should have come in when I was pregnant and he could have fixed it! I wish I would have known! Quick little adjustment and I would have been better :D Call me if you are interested and I will get his name and number! I really like him because he teaches you exercises to strengthen the area...
ReplyDeleteI know my friend has suffered from back problems before and during pregnancy too. The thing that worked for her was to hug a pillow while lying on her side. She said is helped stretch out the muscles. I don't know if it works, but I guess at this point you are willing to give anything a try! Sorry about all of the pain- I hope it gets better:)
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