im so sore, is it normal!

kairimommy

im 38 weeks with my second child and my lower back and hips hurt like crazy, i dont even want to get out of bed right now. I never had pain like this with my first daughter but im not sure if that cause she was born at 36 weeks and 4 day by induction and didnt drop till well into labor! does this mean LO has dropped? is labor coming? gosh i hope so lol

 

BelhurstBride

I've felt like that for the past month or so. Not only are the skeletal/ muscular discomforts worse with 2+, but you missed an entire month of pregnancy fun last time. It's totally normal and in no way an indicator of when baby might come.  

doodlemonkey22

Yes it is normal. My MW told me that it is more common with subsequent pregnancies. A maternity support belt would help with the pain. But as you are already 38 weeks, not sure if you want to spend the $ on one. My insurance did not cover a medical grade support belt. So I have a store bought belt. I got mine from Amazon for $30. I wear it at night and feel so much better in the morning. I could also wear it during the day, but I don't because I need it very tight and it makes walking and moving hard. And yes, the pain gets more intense when the baby has dropped low. But it is not a sign that labor is coming.

Unknown

Absolutely. I am 38 weeks myself as of today. I have not gotten but 4 hours of sleep in 72 hours if I'm lucky, because of the lower back and hip pain. LO has most likely dropped. Prepare yourself to give birth any day between now and the next 2 weeks.

kairimommy

lol that so true, im being induced on the 31st if she dont come sooner