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Pregnant after 35
Deasler79
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22 weeks, in pain after walking for 5 mins or being on my feet for a short time. Anyone else?
Deasler79
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I'm 36, I had two girls in my late 20s. For the most part, both were easy pregnancies. This time it's much differnt. I am not in shape as I was back then so it seems like I'm just always in pain. Lower back, in between my thighs, ankles, and feet. Doctor says because of my round ligaments. Extra weight etc. I just think it's early to feel like this all the time. I can't imagine what it will be like in a few weeks. I thought if I tried walking more that may help. I regret that. Lol if I could live in my bathtub I be much better off.
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redheadbride15 member
The joys of pregnancy! Although I think age, weight, pre-pregnancy fitness level all play a role I also think every pregnancy is different. I've known young, fit women who have had one great pregnancy and one terrible one. The belly/back support band is a good idea. Also, walking probably is really good but you may have overdone it? Try easing yourself into it a bit more - start with just a few minutes a day, and gradually build up as your body allows. Try looking into prenatal yoga too. I haven't done it personally but I know people who swear by it! When in doubt definitely talk to your doctor more about this too, and ask if he/she has advice for managing the symptoms.
Me: 40 DH: 43
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy! - Loading the player...
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lillebowski23 member
I recently started getting pains in my mid and upper back around my ribs. Wearing a belly belt acutally helps with that AND I use a heating pad on my mid back, neck and shoulders when I get home from work. You could try a little heat for no more than 10 minutes on your low back and see if that helps. It will if your discomfort is muscular. If your discomfort comes from loosening ligaments, heat might make it feel good temporarily but after it might feel worse as heat loosens everything even more. Maybe a wrapped ice pack or a buckwheat pillow chilled would help too. Good luck mama!
Re: 22 weeks, in pain after walking for 5 mins or being on my feet for a short time. Anyone else?
I had none of this with my son. I'll be 38 this July and while I have lots of weight to lose I am 20 lbs less than I was when I got pregnant with my son.