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I want to take a bath...

BrittanyCupcakesBrittanyCupcakes member
in October 2013 Moms
but I'm afraid that I won't be able to get out of the tub afterwards... Sciatica combined with lots of other aches and pains is making it very difficult to move. I keep making the mistake of sitting or laying down, and then I get stuck. The bath might help... or I could end up stuck. 

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Worth the risk? I don't think DH can help me out if I get stuck without hurting his back. Bending and lifting are still major no-nos. Hmm... 
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  • BrittanyCupcakesBrittanyCupcakes member
    I'm going for it. I still have 50 cupcakes to decorate tonight, and I can't stand up. I think a bath is the only thing that might keep me alive.
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  • N021282N021282 member
    I also have sciatica and a warm bath really does help. I just get hubby to sit with me while I'm in the tub in case I need help getting out. Haven't needed it yet, but I must say it is nice bonding time, because we can chat without being interrupted by anything else.
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  • bkeane619bkeane619 member
    I hurt my back last time. My tub is pretty deep with no back support. If I need to I sit on floor and let shower pummel my back now.
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  • pmarie33pmarie33 member
    Getting out of the tub undoes everything good the bath actually did. Makes me sad.
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  • calibr8tecalibr8te member
    I haven't had one bath this entire pregnancy ;( I'm going to get FI to clean the tub this wknd so I can finally have a soak.


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  • BrittanyCupcakesBrittanyCupcakes member
    I did it and I didn't get stuck. As soon as I got in the water, everything was better. I didn't try to lay down, just sat up in the tub, but I was falling asleep in there, I was so relaxed. It was amazing. I ended it short (usually stay in until the water starts getting cold) because I was afraid I'd fall asleep and drown or something, lol. 

    I've suffered from sciatic pain even pre-pregnancy, and I've never had a bath take away the pain like last night. I got out of the tub and went to sleep right away. I didn't even toss and turn as much as usual. Best decision ever. I'm going to have to make it a nightly ritual, and if I get stuck, I may just have to stay in there. 
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  • kjenkins346kjenkins346 member
    OMG I have fantasies about taking a nice long bath.  The last time I tried my elbow (have joint issues normally and pg has just made them worse) gave out on me as I was levering myself up to get out and I ended up falling (luckily didn't get hurt or anything) and DH had to come help me get out of the tub.  After that I haven't wanted to take the risk of having this happen again but falling more seriously so I've abstained from baths but I'm so jealous of all of you that get to enjoy them.  

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  • Staceylynn602Staceylynn602 member
    It's worth it! Takes the pressure off and helps you relax :)
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  • sfshortersfshorter member
    calibr8te said:
    I haven't had one bath this entire pregnancy ;( I'm going to get FI to clean the tub this wknd so I can finally have a soak.

    Me either.  :(  The only way I like a bath is if it is like 1000 degrees, which isn't good for baby or the lady bits, so I just don't take one. 
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  • jtotheneljtothenel member
    I was taking baths everyday up until this week. It was getting too hard to get out of the tub and too risky for me. lol
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    Jaycarmelxo said:
    Go pick up some dr. Teals lavender foaming bath or lavender Epsom salt for your bath.. It'll change your life lol and really help with being able to relax a bit easier.
    I love that stuff! It relaxes me so much I find myself nodding off whenever I use it in the bath.


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