Success after IF

sore back and thighs-remedies

I'm 17 weeks along, I work 3 days a week and spend the rest of the time on modified bedrest-usually lying down on one side or the other.

 

I've worked the past 2 days-so not lyind down all day.  At night my lower back about tailbone height is really stiff/sore, along with my upper thighs (that i assume is just from the pressure of lying on that side.

 any remedies aside from a heating pad on my lower back?

 we already have a good matress topper.

 thanks.

Re: sore back and thighs-remedies

  • How many pillows are you using in the bed?  It takes a LOT of pillows to keep a pregnant body in alignment.

    I normally slept with two under my head, one to my back, one or two between my legs, and I used one to hug/prop my belly on.  Towards the end, there was very little room for my husband in the bed ;-)

     

  • I get decent relief by taking a bath before bed every night. I'm now to the point that I can't get to sleep without it. I also use a body pillow to curl around and also a pillow behind my back to help keep me in alignment while I sleep. I keep telling DH its good practice for having babies in bed with us and he's now very glad we went up to a king sized bed last year.
    TTC#1 since Mar 2008. Serious MFI due to cancer. 3 cancelled IUI's, just about every test in the book. IVF#1 - BFP! Twin girls arrived 2/5/10 at 35w2d. Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • When I am really in pain I use a thermacare, not anywhere near my tummy but on my shoulders/back.
  • My dh bought me one of those full body pregnancy pillows.  It's been great for my hips and thighs.  They're a bit expensive at BRU but worth it IMO. 

    Hope you find something to help soon.

    TTC since 05 :( Dh diagnosed with azoospermia. Unsuccessful reconstructive surgery in 07-08. IVF w/ ICSI #1: BFP! 1 strong heartbeat and 1 lost twin @ 2nd U/S...bittersweet Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
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