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[lisaf]

morning girls!
Hope you're all doing well! Just popping in while at work.

 

[Wiggler]

Oh no hun, I hope you manage some more later.

Hi Lisa! How are you today? x x x

 

[lisaf]

I'm doing ok... the hip pain and vagina pain were very minimal yesterday.
But the hip pain came back today. Starting to wonder if its sciatica...

 

[Wiggler]

I would deffo try and see a doctor hun. Especially if the hip pain is SPD/PGP or sciatica as that tends to just get worse during the pregnancy unless its managed.

I'm really hoping my physiotherapist gives me a support belt, and if that doesn't help, some crutches. I hate being stuck indoors all the time!

How is the weather there in lovely California? We had some snow today here in SE England FINALLY! It was amazing. Only about an inch, but still!

 

[new_to_ttc]

Morning Lisa.. Im off to bed soon hehe enjoy work

Oh no Wild so sorry you still feeling icky I dont like all that chowmein stuff lol think Id have been sick too lol I had beans on toast but didnt have the toast and the beans didnt really do it for me either lol Might have something small soon before thinking about bedtime!

I was supposed to be doing the lounge tonight read for decorations tomorrow, but to be frank, I cant be bothered at all. I just have no desire to lift a finger arghhhhhh In work tomorrow, might come home with a bit of energy about me and do it all before school finishes. I work well with routine all these days off I have now mess with my mind lol

Baby is super active today Big kicks and smaller wiggly kicks awwww loving it

 

[lisaf]

Wiggler - I mentioned the pelvis thing to the nurse on Nov 19th and she brushed it off as 'normal'. I'm seeing the doctor again on Dec 13th. I was very worried about SPD with the pelvis pain. Its still not too bad and comes and goes etc... I want to wait until its serious to see the doctor again because I dont' want to be dismissed again.

 

[Wiggler]

Its horrible when they brush it off as "normal"

There is plenty of advice on how to ease SPD on the web, so maybe you can look at that and see if any of it helps. I have tried a lot of it and it is really helpful, especially the one about trying to keep your legs closed as much as you can. My body rebels in my sleep though and I wake up nearly doing the splits

 

[wild2011]

Lisa pelvis pain is not normal at all, so do get it checked and push for it, dont let them dismiss it, trust me having had 3 children and i was huggeeeee on 2 of them, yes u ache yes u waddle and yes its tough but ive never experienced an ounce of pelivis pain. the dya i do my doctor will be the first to know about it !! xx

 

[Wiggler]

Wild is absolutely correct! Don't put it off! I put it off with Dylan and was in pain until he was 18 months old (I had 2 doctors visits, but they told me it was "normal" ), and I put it off with this baby as I was worried it was too early in the pregnancy to be taken seriously (despite being told off by the ladies on here) and now its to the point where if I overdo it I can barely walk, OH has to help me into bed etc etc.

 

[wild2011]

yes wiggler, its not nice and anyone that can prevent it sooner should, im only sorry u didnt get the right treatment last time, lisa dont let anybody tell you otherwise, your body deserves better. i also just commented on your carseat handbag thread, im guilty as charged and i think most here in the uk do it . lol x

 

[lisaf]

Thanks girls. I think I can hold out until the next appointment though. I'll be insistent when talking to my OB. I think the nurse might not know as much as my OB and if I push for an earlier appointment, I may not get my OB, you know?

So, I do think the pelvic pain I've been having is directly related to not keeping my legs together I am clearly NOT a lady
I think when I was on vacation I sat more on hard chairs and my legs spread out more for comfort while on them. When I'm at work, my legs point forward more and don't spread as much. Haven't noticed the pain coming after lying down now so I'm not doing too bad there.

Even if some discomfort was normal, I do think its WAY too early for the 'normal' pelvic discomfort. I don't even have a bump yet!! I'm not lugging around that much baby weight, you know? Nothing is engaged etc...

 

[Wiggler]

Lisa I hope your OB gives you some support, Just don't take no as an answer. If you like when I have my physio appointment in 2 weeks I can post on here what advice I am given to help. x x x

 

[wild2011]

yer make sure your ob checks u over, the only time discomfort like that would be normal is in the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy if ur getting it before they should look into it. let us know how u get on at ur next appointment though.

 

[Wiggler]

Wow! I just rang OH to see how much longer he would be.. and he is on his way home. Less that 2 1/2 hours after he left. I'm in shock. Can't wait to see what yummy food he got!

 

[wild2011]

oh wow he is doing well tonite. though spare me the list of ur nice food cos im feeling sick lol. i dont think ill try eating ne more tonight. i dont fancy waking to be sick all night long.

 

[lisaf]

I'd be interested to hear what your physio says... but are you having the front pelvic pain or the back-side pelvic pain? Mine is definitely frontal except for this stupid hip thing which is all on my left side.

 

[Wiggler]

I get front pelvic pain and back/side pelvic pain, like at the back of my hips.

The front is at the centre of my pelvic bone and down my inner thighs, and really hurts if I walk too far, open my legs too much, when I wake up cos I move my legs apart in my sleep.

The back/side pain flares up any time, especially when I'm getting into bed, rolling over, even just doing day to day housework like hoovering will set it off now.

My OH is amazing though, especially at bed time, he will put everything I need on my bedside table, help me into bed and on really bad days he will help me roll on my side so I can get to sleep. During the day he also makes sure I have everything I need in easy reach.

OH did great with the shopping, and even managed to get some wrapping paper and Xmas cards!

Bed time for me now I think. Night ladies! x x x

 

[lisaf]

hmm, only my hip pain is going down the leg... the pelvic pain is still VERY much in the pelvis... around the opening/front.. .sometimes when its very painful, the pain seems to radiate outwards towards the fleshy parts etc...
The hip pain is all on my left side though.. and it flared up for the very first time and quite painfully when I was lowering myself to sit on the floor... its acted a lot like an injury would... and since I can tie it to a specific incident, I'm hoping it is just a pinched nerve or pulled muscle (more likely a pinched nerve though from what it feels like).

 

[luckyme225]

Lisa- Hope you can get get the pain thing figured out.

I can't figure out whether i want to make dinner or get take out. I've been having really strong craving tonight!! I want everything, I feel like I could eat all night.

 

[lisaf]

lol, lucky... I felt that way last night... then there was an incident with the cat (which I won't repeat here for your sake!) that made me lose my appetite completely! Really sucked!