So I talked to several of my doctors {I have a group of 5 men} and they gave me this:
You have, what is called, Pelvic Girdle Pain. {Wiki it right ->HERE<- according to wikipedia, i think i have type 2} In essence, it's when the your pelvic bone starts separating early to compensate for the impending birth, and it hurts, a lot.
So what does that mean for me?
- Pretty much my whole pelvic bone is hanging on by threads... literally....and it feels like I have broken hips, tailbone, and pelvis.
- I have to wear a maternity brace
- If I walk for more than a half hour straight, I cannot walk the rest of the day
- Ice my back, nightly
- Take tylenol PM to sleep... {unfortunately, this baby does not like tylenol, so I end up throwing up in the morning}
- I waddle like a penguin.
- I literally cannot pick ANYTHING up from the floor, or anywhere, without paying for it later {so you can imagine the state of our house right now}
- My hips 'go out' so I look like a drunken penguin waddling and stumbling about....
yes, this is me. |
... i think that's the majority of my woes.....
So here's an example:
We all went bowling on Monday {it was Kurt's day off}. I though it would be fine, I wouldn't do any fancy moves, or run up to the lane with a ball, just take it easy.
We played two games, Everett was throwing a fit, so I picked him us several times, but everything was feeling fine.
Immediately afterwards I started to get the sharp pain in my lower back/hips/pelvic. As I was walking to the car I could feel the pressure burying down on my pelvic bone, and my walk started turning to my limp/waddle. At lunch I could barely get in and out of the chair without severe pain shooting to my hips. When we got home I just took it easy and didn't walk much at all.. but having toddlers, you can't stay still for very long. So I got them their snacks, started a show, changed diapers, put them to bed..... all while walking like Frankenstein.
Usually after a morning with some physical activity, the next day I'm feeling ok. Still a little pain, but OK. But not yesterday OR today. Yes, I am still majorly paying for actually wanting to go out and do something fun/physical.
dang it.
I REALLY want this baby to come VERY SOON!!!!
Other than that, I am feeling quite good. I am a little tired here and there, but that seems to be normal with two wild banshees/spider monkeys living in your house. My hair is getting silky and thick.. I'm really excited about that. And I'm not craving anything to terribly weird.
I just have a severe sweet tooth.
...and not like cookies and candy.. but BAKED GOODS.. like EVERYTHING FROM
"CAKE BOSS" {dang netflix.. torturing me with baked goodness}... speaking of which...
(but not from Kneaders.. that stuff is NOT authentic/fresh pastry)
I really need to find an italian bakery here... very soon.
With Reese {or was it Everett?} by my third trimester I wanted to eat everything in sight. But with this one I just cannot stand a lot of food. I think I eat one 'big' meal then I'm totally cool with just snacking.
Also,
Reese has a name for our baby boy. She's telling everyone as well... even though I'm not sure Kurt is 100% on it.... Now we are just stuck on a middle name.. that is where the baby naming contest will come in.. hopefully.
And I am 32 weeks.. I think...
And that's about it.
p.s.
If you feel it in your heart to send me some italian baked goods... y'know.... I mean... if you happen to be in the vicinity of one... and you happen to walk in... and get a lobster tail.... and send it to a very pregnant person.... I think I would love you forever... and maybe take your family pictures for free?.... babysit?...... clean your house?..... balance your checkbook??!!!.. .SEND YOUR KID TO COLLEGE???!!!!
{ok so maybe I wouldn't go THAT far...}
lobster tails and cannoli |
1 comment:
Alex, I have been experiencing the same exact thing. My doctor just said it was "normal" for pregnancies, but I decided to take some action anyways. I'm going to a physical therapist today and probably a chiropractor if that doesn't help quickly. I'm practically bed-ridden. Can't walk, stand up, roll over, put on jeans, etc, without pain. Very frustrating, and I know exactly what you're going through. Hoping the baby comes early!!
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