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November 2012 Moms
tarynkaye86
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Thoughts/Prayers Please--LONG
tarynkaye86
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As of today I am 22w2d and have now been on "bed rest" for over a week.
Back story-- I had a spinal fusion for a grade 4 spondylolisthesis at the age of 16. Over the last 10 years since the surgery I had discussed pregnancy with my surgeon to know what I was getting in to. Unfortunately all they could tell me was that I would be looking at spending part of 3rd tri on bed rest and that after the baby is born via CS (of course) that I would need to have a full work up done to see if my second surgery needs to happen. My surgeon has said there is no reason I shouldn't be able to safely have children.
So a week ago I started developing pain in my back and all down my left side(leg). Over this time I have been in to the doctor once, had numerous telephone conversations with him and have been in the hospital on L&D. Ultimately the only thing they could do was put me on pain medications and muscle relaxers, order a special belly band support and recommend best rest as often as possible. The pain has gotten so severe that the pain medication only last about 2 hours and I'm pretty much in constant pain. Thankfully they have been monitoring the baby and he seems to be doing well but there is a possibility that they could need to do my CS earlier than planned.
I'm sorry this is so long and doesn't really ask a question, but I'm just having a hard time dealing with everything and not being able to function on a normal level is really getting to me already. I'm glad there is a place that I can vent and hopefully can get some positive vibes from as I deal with this over the next few months.
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Re: Thoughts/Prayers Please--LONG
1) I work in physical therapy, so all I can say is OMG that you had a FUSION at 16!!!!!!!
2) I have 2 significant herniated discs (5mm & 9mm) and I also have spinal stenosis. Luckily, they anticipate I'll be able to deliver vaginally and I may have to be on bed rest in the 3rd tri. I've been trying to watch my weight gain and am only up 2lbs now from my starting weight---which is exactly where I should be
3) So I kindda know how you feel, but am sending happy thoughts & prayers for you...keep us posted! ;-)
I'm sorry you are having to go through this. Your LO is very lucky to have a mommy willing and ready to go through such hardships to welcome him into this world. You are very strong. My thoughts are with you...
Keep us updated on your condition.
I'm sorry. Being in pain is tough. It makes everything harder. I know because I've had off and on pain for the past 10 months. Before this I never had an issue with my body. I've done sports (cross country/track/soccer) for a good portion of my life and just have been overall healthy. Well While TTC our second I didn't exercise much and once I was pregnant I didn't exercise at all (due to paranoia from previous mc). I wasn't even really walking. I had a long labor and then exclusively breastfed my baby and didn't support my arms correctly-hardly used my boppy. By the time Layla was 3 months the pain in my right shoulder started. I developed painful muscle knots in my right trapezius muscle and later one in my neck and I have a few along my right shoulder blade. My neck and shoulders often make crackly noises now.
Before I got pregnant with this baby I saw a Chiropractor, a physical therapist, general practitioner, and a sports medicine doctor. None of them helped really because the true remedy is getting the knots massaged out but they are stubborn and lots of massages are expensive. There were days were the pain was so bad that all I can do is just cry and plead with God to help me. On a really bad day, Advil wouldn't even help. Muscle relaxers aren't for me but I may re-evaluate later. When I found out I was pregnant this time I actually cried because I was afraid of how I was going to feel with being pregnant and the pain I had been feeling.
Thankfully when I found out I was pregnant the pain pretty much stopped for 2 months and since then it's off and on but definitely much milder. I've had more good days than bad. This week I've had more trouble with it and I'm worried if I'm just going to be uncomfortable from now on. The added weight and still picking up my 14 month old (who isn't walking) is a heavy load for me.
So that's my story. You aren't alone. Pain is a miserable thing to deal with. Also ladies please support your arms properly when nursing your baby. Sure they feel light when they are newborns, but feeding them every hour to 2 hours-that adds up to your arms constantly in the same state. So it's also good to switch up positions and don't keep your head down to constantly gaze at your baby (I know it's hard because they are so cute). When you are pregnant the hormone relaxin is very high and it allows your pelvis to move and accommodate the birthing of your baby, and this hormone actually stays in your system for up to a year postpartum, so be careful because it is easier to hurt/strain yourself after you have a baby.
Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts. I will keep you posted as much as I can. Right now you will probably just notice me bumping a lot more because I surely have the time.
To those of you experiencing issues such as mine, I will be thinking of you as well. I wouldn't wish this kind of pain on anyone and as I appreciate the support, I'm glad to give it back when needed.