SPD/PGP Support thread

[MrsGlitz]

Ouchie!!! I am in so much pain tonight. I may have to resort to the codeine but we'll see. All I did was pop to the co-op and post office. Granted it took me 45 minutes rather than the 20 it should have but surely that's not a great deal! I predict a day of full bed rest tomorrow! I have an antenatal class on Sunday; do they make you sit on the floor like on TV?

 

[Emx]

I had a 3 hour antenatal class a couple of Saturdays ago - I didnt have to sit on the floor thank god, but we did sit on really uncomfy chairs and I was in agony afterwards... I would recommend taking a pillow to sit on!

We went to Sainsburys today to do our last big shop before due date... I was absolutely crippled by the end of it... I must have looked really uncomfy (and incredibly peed off!) because I had lots of little old ladies say to me 'oh you must be due any day' - even though I still have 4 weeks to go!

My pain seems to have transferred from my hips and tummy and seems to be focused soley on my pubic bone now - my OH finds it hilarious when I describe the pain as having been 'kicked in the fanny' (sorry!) - its about the most accurate description I can give though!!

 

[livin]

Its been a long time since I went to classes but I remember I got a chair to sit on as there is no way I'd have got back up off the floor. Just tell them you are suffering and can't sit on the floor.

I'm in agony and have been since Wednesday when it first started snowing, I drove to pick kids up from school and drop car at garage, OH followed and picked me up, I was walking for all of 4-5 mins in the snow and then when I got home I slipped on a wet patch on the laminated flooring from one of the kids boots. Not been sleeping, been in tears with the pain. Need to get some shopping in, OH said he would get it, but he always ends up missing stuff and I need to pop out through week or ask him to bring it in.

Gonna take my 1 co-codamol and 1 paracetemol, put on my support belt, grab my crutches and get the shopping done as quickly as I can, so I can come home and put feet up.

 

[wannabubba#4]

Its been a long time since I went to classes but I remember I got a chair to sit on as there is no way I'd have got back up off the floor. Just tell them you are suffering and can't sit on the floor.

I'm in agony and have been since Wednesday when it first started snowing, I drove to pick kids up from school and drop car at garage, OH followed and picked me up, I was walking for all of 4-5 mins in the snow and then when I got home I slipped on a wet patch on the laminated flooring from one of the kids boots. Not been sleeping, been in tears with the pain. Need to get some shopping in, OH said he would get it, but he always ends up missing stuff and I need to pop out through week or ask him to bring it in.

Gonna take my 1 co-codamol and 1 paracetemol, put on my support belt, grab my crutches and get the shopping done as quickly as I can, so I can come home and put feet up.

Oh poor you -I know how you feel, except I never fell -we have had deep snow for the past 3 days and as its impossible to shuffle in the snow, I found that after barely walking 10 feet in it i was in agony, actually screamed when I got to the car and had to lift my leg over the lump of snow that the snow plough had left built up at the side (thanx very much) and impossilble to use the crutches in it too, so catch 22 situation Aaarrgghhhhhhhhh!!! I am so sore now, when will this stop!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also MrsG -definately dont sit on the floor - I sat on the floor to play a board game with my kids yesterday and ow!!!!! OMG the pain, I could've cried, had to get DH to help me up as I got stuck too.

xEmx -that's exactly how I descibe it all the time, thats what it feels like (having been kicked in the fanny... by a horse lol)
xxx

 

[MrsGlitz]

Oh livin!

I discovered this morning I won't even be able to do first stage labour in a pool as I have Group B Strep so need to go straight into the consultant unit once labour starts or my waters break.

Have any of you used TENS machines for labour?

Any news from Caroline re her consultant appointment?

 

[livin]

I haven't used tens before, but am definitely thinking about it for this labour.

Sorry about your water birth and infection, will they give you antibiotics to take before labour.

Although its disappointing for you not to be able to have the waterbirth, at least you have plenty of time to get your head round it before labour. Did you make appointment to see consultant yet.

 

[cymrucath]

I had my ante natal class today and had to leave half way through as I was in so much pain
I didn't have to sit on the floor Mrs G but the chairs are just really uncomfortable and the pain levels were just getting unbearable! The time that I was there I enjoyed it but didn't really learn anything that you can't find out on the internet other than seeing the birthing room. The birthing pool actually doesn't look like it will be much of an issue as the steps leading to it are very shallow and wide and the pool itself has a few shelf thingys around it so I can ease myself in. The mw said that a lot of women get benefit from the pool if they can actually just get in there so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[MrsGlitz]

I haven't used tens before, but am definitely thinking about it for this labour.

Sorry about your water birth and infection, will they give you antibiotics to take before labour.

Although its disappointing for you not to be able to have the waterbirth, at least you have plenty of time to get your head round it before labour. Did you make appointment to see consultant yet.

They just give you antibiotics when in labour. I am glad of the notice and that it isn't just the SPD that is preventing the water birth. My mw said she will refer me to a consultant after my 34 week appointment.

 

[MrsGlitz]

I had my ante natal class today and had to leave half way through as I was in so much pain
I didn't have to sit on the floor Mrs G but the chairs are just really uncomfortable and the pain levels were just getting unbearable! The time that I was there I enjoyed it but didn't really learn anything that you can't find out on the internet other than seeing the birthing room. The birthing pool actually doesn't look like it will be much of an issue as the steps leading to it are very shallow and wide and the pool itself has a few shelf thingys around it so I can ease myself in. The mw said that a lot of women get benefit from the pool if they can actually just get in there so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I shall take a cushion tomorrow. I have also warned DH that we may need to leave early if I can't handle it. Besides it is so rare for him to get a weekend say off if the weather is nice we may just sneak out anyway.

 

[wannabubba#4]

MrsG -I used TENS with my second labour -did help (i think in early stages)- it's worth a try anyway, some women love it, some hate it - hopefully you'll get some benfit from it.

I would have used it in third labour too, but didn't have time.

Has anyone used TENS for spd pain??? My physio suggested it but said I'd be better waiting a few weeks.

xx

 

[Jellyt]

I don't think i've posted in here before! Who's had physio to deal with their SPD? I've been referred by my midwife this week and i'm wondering if it has helped any of you? It's getting so bad I can hardly walk to the shop and back!

 

[MrsGlitz]

Physio support seems to vary. Mine didn't actually do anything, just gave me crutches,
a support belt and a tubigrip. They have all helped a little, particularly the crutches.

 

[Jellyt]

Thank you! Well i'll be happy if it just helps a little...well if I can get about a bit! Staying around here is doing my head in. I have to walk everywhere where I live so if crutches help, then crutches it is .

 

[wannabubba#4]

Hi Jellyt -Yep I gree with MrsG, my physio has given me advice on dos/ donts; given me a support belt, and crutches; but I haven't been offered any hands on physio or manipulation of any kind. She isn't trained to do accupuncture unfortunately, but some obstetric physios are and I've heard that can help a lot with the pain.

Good Luck, hope you get some relief xx

 

[Caroline]

Mrs G my appt is Thursday coming.
I've booked an acupuncture seesion for next week too 'cos I'm dosing my self up with painkillers & its making ne feel so groggy. I can't sleep without 'cos the pain is so bad I have to take mid day 'cos I can barely walk at all by mid afternoon.
Getting very frustrated 'cos I really can't walk far now even with crutches.

Not sure how well will acupuncture will work this time tho 'cos pain is not only in hips its down thighs & across bone @ front too.

 

[sambam]

is it just me - or is anyone else in agony after driving ? my seat is in the same position as always, but my back / bum / pelvis & legs are all really sore! .. x

 

[MrsGlitz]

Ah I thought you meant Thursday just gone!

I don't drive so can't help there.

 

[Emx]

I find driving incredibly uncomfy now - am avoiding it as much as I can as it makes the bottom of my back really hurt..

Mrs G - I have Group B strep too... have been told will have to go in as soon as waters break and have antibiotics.. I have a low placenta too, will find out on Friday if I need a C section or not.. am starting to wonder if it might be the best option now, what with the SPD, Strep (dont need antibiotics if you have a C section) etc!!!

I have a TENS machine for labour... havent tried it yet as was advised by midwife not to until past 37 weeks!?.... my OH uses it for a back problem and swears by it, so am hoping it will be of some use!

 

[cymrucath]

I shall take a cushion tomorrow. I have also warned DH that we may need to leave early if I can't handle it. Besides it is so rare for him to get a weekend say off if the weather is nice we may just sneak out anyway.

To be honest, I felt a bit weird there, as they throw you together and start talking about pooey feelings and showing you how your cervix dilates by using a sock and a tennis ball Then the mw said "Now, I want all the partners to sit behind mum and put your hands on her tummy and we are going to show you what it is like to be mum so that you appreciate your partner a little more by practising breathing and becoming aware of the baby moving" which I thought was just a strange thing to say. Now I am not saying that every class across the country will be like that, obviously, but the mw at ours was quite mean to the dads there. My hubby has been so wonderful all the way through and I would be in a right mess if it wasn't for him, yet it felt like the mw thought she had the right to say that whatever the blokes were doing it wasn't enough!!
Anyway I hope you get something out of yours, because I had really high hopes for mine and was a bit disappointed, I think that's why I didn't feel so bad having to leave early!

 

[lynnikins]

Sambam, I would raise your seat or put a pillow under the back of your bum as the normal driving position is bad for the pelvis caus of the tilt with your legs,
I find driving very hard these days and hope i dont have to do any more before baby is born but if baby goes overdue i probably will have to do some driving,

i managed last night without it causing too much agony and i can walk this morning but im really not looking forward to church caus the seats are rubbish and i know will make me extremely sore that and its pouring with rain, im wondering if i can beg off going and have DH take DS and leave me here, i havent mentioned my pain levels to him this morning so i might be in luck