January 31st dd moms

[Msocwife]

I have the same problem with hip pain at night! I toss constantly from one side to the other..what i've found that's helped me a little (or has seemed to) is that I sleep with a bigger pillow between my legs (I was using the boppy but it gets sort of flat, so i switched to a body pillow and that seems to keep my knees further apart which helps) AND i bought the boppy pregnancy wedge pillow for under my stomach. I read somewhere that the weight of your belly unsupported when you lay on your side can add to hip pain/aches, and I swear since i've started using it i feel less hip pain! Other than that I don't think there's much else we can do...also sometimes when it gets really bad i'll lay on my back and put the wedge under my one side so i'm at a bit of an angle, that takes pressure off the hips for a while

 

[Autumntx]

I have the same problem with hip pain at night! I toss constantly from one side to the other..what i've found that's helped me a little (or has seemed to) is that I sleep with a bigger pillow between my legs (I was using the boppy but it gets sort of flat, so i switched to a body pillow and that seems to keep my knees further apart which helps) AND i bought the boppy pregnancy wedge pillow for under my stomach. I read somewhere that the weight of your belly unsupported when you lay on your side can add to hip pain/aches, and I swear since i've started using it i feel less hip pain! Other than that I don't think there's much else we can do...also sometimes when it gets really bad i'll lay on my back and put the wedge under my one side so i'm at a bit of an angle, that takes pressure off the hips for a while

I use a doubled over pillow between the knees and one under my tummy. I just read that if you use a yoga or birthing ball before bed that helps. Supposedly you sit on it and stretch a bit before getting into bed, I'm going to try tonight.

 

[Msocwife]

We went to our first childbirth prep class last night, and wow does it make things more real! We saw a video of the stages of labor and then of a birth...yikes, the close up of the baby coming out (and then the placenta) was a bit more intense than i was expecting! Anyone else start the classes yet? We have 2 more classes for childbirth prep, then 2 classes for taking care of baby, and 1 for breastfeeding. It definitely makes me more excited though, i'm impatient and am going to need to get more patient to deal with the next 5-8 weeks!

 

[Autumntx]

How's everyone doing?

 

[Autumntx]

I hope you guys are all around! Seems like when they moved us over everyone lost us

 

[Autumntx]

Saw my Dr today and he drew blood to check bile levels. I've been having alot of itching and a rash on my face. Baby is measuring perfectly and approx 5lbs. He was very happy with everything. Still on progesterone and I'm sure I will be until delivery. Attached a pic of my huge belly taken today

Oh and I've been having lots of bh contractions lately....and more than usual this evening.



Sure is quiet in here.....hope you are all well.