starting to get really uncomfortable...

leeandradittman

I don't know if it's because I'm now past the halfway mark, but in the last week or two my back has really started to ache after sitting in one position longer than 10 minutes. Long distance driving and watching tv has become a pain, and I can't eat too much in one sitting or my stomach feels REALLY full and cramped. I can't imagine how much worse this is going to get and how I'll deal with 4 more months!!!

CLeigh03

Yikes - baby still has a lot of growing. Hopefully you're just having an odd week or so. I have definitely been trying to eat 5 smaller meals if possible - totally helps with the overall comfort!

Swannja1

I could have written this post myself. My body feels beat, already. I went and got a prenatal massage thinking it would be the healing I needed. Nope! My back still hurts and the pelvic pressure last week was out of this world. I'm screwed for the next 4 months. 

FridleyMom12

I feel you girl - I'm having twins and the back pain has already brought me to tears a couple of times!  I agree with PP about eating smaller meals - it helps keep me from feeling like I might just bust open.  My OB suggested a heating pad for the back pain and stretching/walking around helps too.

julisat

I have had a few uncomfortable days that I know where caused by sodium intake the previous day.  It's the swelling that is so uncomfortable for me.  If I am more vigilant about my sodium intake I am fine.

kfarris7812

I thought I was the only one feeling this way! I went for a short walk last night (to the gas station to get a snack but it still counts as exercise, thanks!) and that helped a bit but if I sit still too long, it about kills me to stand up! I hobble around like an 80 year old woman for a couple of minutes and DH thinks it's pretty funny. 

Andreabks

i don't have it quite as bad, but i am starting to feel "streched" where my upper belly is a little sore and tight by lunch and super tight by evenings, and my back is definately sore long before i get home (think i'm going to go walk around the building here in a minute).

i'm trying to enjoy the process, especially knowing how much bigger i'm going to get in the end.  i'm short so i've been fully in Mat clothes since about 14 weeks.

pinkpepsi

I have to eat really slowly and it is hard for me because I usually eat fast. If I don't I get full really fast and really uncomfortable. My back has been bugging me too but I have a chipped tail bone anyways so I always deal with it.

Hope it gets better for you soon. Just remember it is so worth it!

TravelSnob

I'm feeling the same way.  After eating my stomach feels like it's about to burst on some days.

I have an office job so I'm sitting for 8 hours a day but usually I feel fine.  I was worse at the begining when I was having sciatic pain!  I do find I'm having a hard time sleeping lately though.

rainbwbryght

I'm starting to swell in the feet and hands.  Super fun!  As long as its not as bad as it was with the girls, i should be alright.