This week has been interesting to say the least. I have developed some excruciating pain in my left hip. Remember how it was in my right hip during the middle/end of the second trimester?Well, it has moved. And it is 10 times worse in this hip. This week has been pretty rough as far as being able to move around and do things. It has been a humbling experience. It started mid-last week and was pretty minor. Then while working out Saturday I could really feel it. Took me awhile to get down the stairs at the gym to go home. (notice I took the stairs even though there was an elevator right there- I may be a little stubborn.) Sunday I took it easy, skipped class at church and made it to service, and then the rest of Sunday I laid low. Sunday night I felt good so Steve and I went for a quick walk around the block. By the time we got home I was in a lot of pain. So I thought hey- let's stretch things out for awhile. Worst-idea-ever. Let's just say Sunday night ended in lots of tears, the inability to walk or dress myself, and a long night of Steve having to get up with me every time I needed to use the bathroom. Now it was not all drama and tears- there was one time Steve was helping me wobble to the bathroom and we are both laughing so hard it took us several minutes to get to the bathroom. It made my hip hurt worse so we had to stop and regain control- a couple times:).
Monday, I made a phone call to the doctor because I had half-convinced myself I had fractured or broken my hip- oh the pain! Long story short- they said this was pretty normal. Although I love hearing how 'normal' I am, this still did not help the pain. The nurse checked on me four times throughout the day- very sweet (she said she had the same thing after she fell into the splits in her kitchen while 8 months pregnant- what!?!). Monday I rested, saw one client, and rested. Tuesday I rested, saw 2 clients, and rested. This morning I am resting then I will wobble into my office for a client later this afternoon. Steve got me a heating pad- it is my best friend right now. Oh, and hot showers, this has helped a lot too. And the Big Bang Theory Season 4 I bought on Black Friday- this has help tremendously too:). But in the words of my good friend B- what I really want is some ibuprofen and a good glass of wine:).
Things I have learned from this- the last month of pregnancy is rough, rough I tell you! There are also some other uncomfortable things I am dealing and I am ready for these things to go away. But before they go away I know I need to have this sweet baby. Soon come- we are in the home stretch. Friday is a month to a our due date:)!!!
Now on to some great things- Steve and I have been working really hard on Sweet Pea's room. The room is mainly done but we have been going through shower gifts, unpacking boxes, and assembling things like strollers, swings, and bouncer seating. Our house is slowly turning from an adult house into a baby wonder land. We will never be the same again...
Other then my hip I really am feeling great and in good spirits. Steve and I have gotten to spend good time together and we are cooking fun meals together and savoring this holiday season. Sweet Pea moves ALL the time and ALL over the place in my belly. She even responds to our voices when we talk to her. I love watching Steve's face when his hands are on my belly. Pregnancy has been such an amazing experience with Steve by my side.
4 comments:
So sorry you're having hip pain :( Your picture looks gorgeous, though! You are one pretty pregnant lady!
I had the exact same thing!! The dr said his guess was that Brooks was sideways instead of head down or up. It was seriously the most excruciating thing ever. At one point, I was home alone and was in so much pain so I decided to get into a bath, but it hurt so badly that I couldn't get my leg over the side of the tub. I called the on-call doctor and he was so worried that my appendix was bursting that he sent me to the ER. Mine came with contractions so we spent a handful of nights in the hospital, which was a bummer. The only thing that helped for me was a trip to the chiropractor - it brought instant relief that would last a few days. And I finally gave in and sat in a wheelchair if we had lots of shopping to do (which was mortifying at the time - looking back, what in the world was I embarrassed about???!), and I sat in only very soft chairs - even rolling in one of the office chairs to the church auditorium for worship one time. You do whatcha gotta do. I will say that once Brooks dropped, about a week or two before delivery, all the pain in my hips went away. So you may get relief sooner than you think! I hope so!! I feel ya, it's the worst pain ever, and I'm so sorry you're going through it, too!! Hang in there! You're almost done!
Thank you Sara- that helps a lot to hear others have had similar experiences:) She is side ways right now- I am ready for her to drop:). The pain is awful!
Yuck! I am so sorry! Don't feel bad taking it easy...you deserve it!
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