Can Anyone Help Me?? - Jacksonville,FL

what kind of pain are you having?? I had a little back pain with my 3rd child and I was working at a Physical Therapy clinic so my co-workers had lots of great exercises for me! Several times a day I would do bridges and those seemed to help the most for my low back pain. I also iced my lower back as much as I could.

I'm not sure if you are having the same pains that I had but I figured I would try to help if I could :) I had massive spasm / charlie horse cramping kind of pain in my groin and inner thigh areas throughout my second pregnancy ... she was a much bigger baby than the first. The pain would bring me to my knees at time and catch me off guard to where I thought I may fall. The doctors all attribute it to ligament stretching but I think it had to do with her being so big because it didn't bother me as much with my first. Anyways, I bought one of these belly "belt" things at Babies R Us to try to lift and support my stomach some so that it wasn't being drug down and feel as heavy. It did help some but nothing ever took it completely away. I hope this helps... on a happier note, just keep in mind that all of this discomfort goes away IMMEDIATELY when the baby comes out and it is all SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it in the end :) Eye on the prize! Good luck!

W. - not every woman loves being pregnant and I AM ONE OF THOSE!!! BUT, it's almost over for you and it is SO worth it once it is!

I'd try soaking in the tub, my girlfriend was treated to massages that helped her a lot - get plenty of rest and take care of yourself! It's kind of like my 2 1/2 year old right now who has this hell-virus and the only thing she can have is Motrin, Lemon and Honey. Hmph.

I laid down as much as I could at the end of my 2nd pregnancy. Have you read what to expect with each trimester? You have energy in the 2nd and then by the 3rd get tired again. Your body is going through changes, your bones are getting ready to move, you have this 6-7 pounder in you....things are supposed to be uncomfortable by this point.

Sorry if I didn't help you much - but you've come to the right place for advice. I was just wondering your age.

Good luck! and at least you'll have it easier when your baby gets here! I've found that boys are easier than girls! ;)

Do you have access to a pool? Getting the pressure off of your joints would probably be helpful. Also, there are chiropractors that have special training to work with pregnant women. You can also try acupuncture and prenatal massage. You also might be in the fear-tension-pain cycle. Pay close attention to where you are holding your shoulders. If they are hunched or shrugged, you could be straining your neck, back, shoulders or other areas of your body. Try to make a conscious effort to relax your shoulders and face. Take long, deep breaths in through your nose and exhale through your nose also.

I did not enjoy being pregnant either, but it helped to keep my eye on the prize. Remember that all the pain and discomfort is for a purpose and that the end is in sight.

Oh, one more thing! Arnica! It is a homeopathic medicine for muscle aches and stiffness and it works wonders. I have a gel form and a pellet form. You can get it at health food stores, but I've even seen it at Walgreens recently.

I understand exactly what you are saying - my pregnancies were all very difficult. I swore each and every day I couldn't make another one. I was so sick all the time and in so much pain. My pain tolerance is also high and I was a mess! It is so worth it though.

My first son's head was so big that some of my pain was him pushing my pelvic bones apart a few weeks before I delivered him. It was so painful and I could not walk for a week, but after everything adjusted (and a few trips to the hospital thinking it was time) I was back up and around until he came at 40 weeks.

I thought that was a difficult pregnancy until I was pregnant with twins 12 years later - OMG! That was even more fun. I felt a million times better after the c-section with 17 staples in my belly than when I was pregnant. You are almost there! Sleep a lot and rest.

Some people are lucky to have easy pregnancies and some are lucky to have babies that are great sleepers (mine all are) ... your blessing is coming and SO WORTH IT! Hang in there! :)

My bones ache in my butt, spine, and hips, then I start to walking funny. This is my second child so i know its the pressure from the baby but it still is extreme pain. Sitting too long in one position is a no no for me. I have to move about regularly and have pillows. If your sitting down alot at work get up and stretch alot. Try putting your feet up, that can change the pressure on your joints.

OH try a prenatal massage, it works wonders i hear.

Tyenol never works for me so i just keep focusing on the positive. I am only 22 weeks so at least you are almost there. The pain will be worth it, i promise.

Have your doctors tested you for other things? I understand that every preg is different but the joint and body aches could be something else. Unfortunately you may have to do your own research but I think it's worth it to make certain there isn't something else going on with your body.

Hi W.. I can definitely relate. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was so excited. For the longest time I didn’t even feel like I was pregnant. Then came the nausea, the leg cramps, back ache, heartburn, constipation…gestational diabetes, shortness of breath b/c the baby was growing bigger, and sleepless nights. I kept thinking “How in the world do so many people do this?”… I started having even more pain & just thought that maybe I was just being a wimp & it wasn’t really that bad. I called my doc to talk about it just to be sure. It turns out I was going into preterm labor & having contractions. I’ve never had a baby before so I didn’t know what the pain was from. I was put on bedrest from 25-35 weeks. I had to take my blood sugar 4 times a day & monitor twice a day for contractions. I pretty much had to go to labor & delivery a couple times a week.
My main point is that you should never be scared to call your OBGYN’s office at any point in time if you have a question or are in a great deal of pain. Nobody knows what you’re feeling but you. Most docs don’t like to give out anything for pain while you’re pregnant but there are some things they can give you other than Tylenol. Don’t be afraid to ask.

My sister-in-law LOVED being pregnant. She said it was wonderful. She didn’t even have to push when she had her 2nd one it went to fast…blah, blah, blah. I hated it but I know now that it was so worth it. I wasn’t totally convinced until I saw my baby’s face & held her. There were days I was like how am I ever going to make it through this. And not knowing when the baby was going to come drove me nuts too. You have to take it one day at a time and sometimes when it gets real bad 1 hour at a time. Set little goals throughout the day like..I’ll be good if I can just make it to lunch. Then when you get to lunch take a breath & say to yourself ok I can make it another hour or so. Also, try to take it easy as much as you can & treat yourself to little things that make you happy (i.e. go to a nail salon & just have your toes painted or buy yourself some comfy pjs).

You CAN DO THIS.

Hey W.,

DON'T FEEL BAD. I know you feel like $#!+ but don't berate yourself for not enjoying pregnancy. Not everyone does, contrary to popular belief. After four children I can tell you that with each one it was seven months of yech. From heartburn, car sickness, achy like the flu, crabby, restlessness, etc... it was never enjoyable. I adore my children once they get here, but baking them is hell! LOL I truly envied those women who "glow" and enjoy being pregnant. I also know that we who don't aren't alone. My oldest daughter is like us, suffered most of her pregnancy, while my second daughter just glowed through both of hers.

Hang in there, the wonderful baby you get at the end makes it all worthwhile (otherwise I wouldn't have done it three more times LOL).