Today I was walking around my classroom when I felt a sudden (and very gross) wet feeling. I decided to go to the bathroom to check it out, I mean I had just been there about 5 minutes ago, so why not go back?
What I saw freaked me out enough to think that maybe I was leaking amniotic fluid. But who knows, I mean, pregnancy has blessed me with lots of gross symptoms, so maybe this was just another one? I called the doctor's office and they had me come in for an exam.
The adorable doctor's assistant used a little strip to say whether or not I was leaking fluid... and it came back positive. YIKES! I was instantly freaking out, visions of bed rest over my favorite of favorite holiday seasons filling my head... but then Dr. Levin came to examine me and she said she really didn't think I was leaking fluid, but to make sure, she wanted me to come back and get checked again tomorrow. I think everything is OK. I am praying everything will be OK. This baby is just too little to come out yet. He needs to stay in the oven!!
To take my mind off of this scare I decided to make a pumpkin pie. I didn't get nearly enough last week and I thought I could use some more. Especially since they told me today that I don't have gestational diabetes. Free pass for more pie! (Did you know that it takes over an hour for it to bake, and then two hours for it to cool!!! BS! I am dying here!) I am anemic, however, and will begin taking iron supplements tomorrow.
Now, for a couple of questions for the moms out there...
1. What do I do about back pain?
I have been having lower back pain, and all-over back pain the past few days and I'm wondering if this is just to be expected, or if there's anything I can do about it. It's been really hard to get comfortable- especially at night. Which leads me to my next question,
2. Are body pillows a good investment?
I have been propping pillows around myself and between my knees for a while now, and it seems like one pillow is too small and the other is too big... they move around and I have to readjust them... so, do I buy the $50 body pillow or what? Does anyone have one, and is it worth it? If it will truly improve my sleeping the next couple of months, then it would be worth it.
And, to wrap this post up, I must tell you how goofy my stomach looks. It is not cute and round. It is like a torpedo projecting from my body. The biggest part is right below my belly button (which is huge and stretched out). I look huge. Pictures to come... I'm wearing a really ugly outfit right now, and cannot take a picture.
Oh, and I've gained 30 pounds. Yep.
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30 lbs, that is awesome! Okay, so I found out at the very end of my third pregnancy you can take Tylenol PM...I would have loved this for back pain, especially at night, the other thing is getting massages, either Hubby or professional...a MUST! I liked the look of the body pillows but didn't invest...one thought is buying a boppy which you'll use like crazy for the baby and they are closer to 30...I actually have presley's that you are more than welcome to have and you can just recover in a boy color. Let me know, it's yours.
ReplyDeleteMassage! Go get one. Then, when you are finished with that one, schedule the next one! Massages really helped me. Ask for them for Christmas. I used Camille Rojas at Highland Salon. She is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, the best investment we made this time was a new mattress which unfortunately costs a little more than a body pillow. I've been sleeping great (other than the multiple pee breaks during the night) for the most part. When I was pregnant with Aidan, I used a body pillow, and while it helped some comfort-wise, I don't think I slept for the entire 9 months. I blame it mostly on the mattress, though. This time, I just have one pillow between my legs and one that I hug and use to support my massive tummy. Really, there isn't much that makes all the aches and pains go away except for delivering the baby. Aren't I a ray of hope? Sorry! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bradi - the aches and pains don't get much better! BUT... I did use a body pillow, and that was the only way I got 3 or 4 hours of consecutive sleep!!! I can't imagine the last few months without it1 It was also the first item I grabbed when I was going to the hospital for 2 weeks of bed rest!My mom washed it so I could pass it to a friend, but it looked like a MESS once it came out of the dryer... we bought her a new one instead :)
ReplyDelete3 cheers for Tylenol PM! I didn't want to take it often, but enjoyed it on the occasion!
Yes, sleep is very hard to come by when you're pregnant!! I always seemed to wake up about 3:00 and couldn't go back to sleep. I think it's natures way of preparing you to get up for feedings and stuff, haha!
ReplyDeleteAs far as back aches I ended up having to wear a prescription sling with Keaton. I still have it and would be happy to let you borrow it if you'd like to try it and see if it would help you!
Oh and I hope everything is OK with the fluid! Update and let us know ASAP!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't get an expensive pillow, just a regular body pillow is what I used. Not the fancy pregnant kind. One that can go between your knees and ALSO under your stomach. That helps the back pain.
ReplyDeleteKeep us up to date for sure. I'll be praying.
I borrowed a "C" pregnant pillow and loved it, I would consider purchasing it if I couldn't borrow it again. I think it would be helpful. I also had back pain multiple times where I even pulled my back out. I went to the chiropractor 4-5 times during my prenancy and got a massage. Both worked wonders!
ReplyDeletePS - they also thought I was leaking fluid, it was at the very end and we had to keep a close eye on my levels, they went up and down. Drink TONS of water! In the end they think I was leaking 3 days before my induction cause when she broke my water there wasn't much left...ooppss!