I miss being able to bend over. To pick up anything. To do anything. To put on pants. Shoes. Pick up my cat. Anything at all.
Also I miss my belly button. It's finally gone funny how I feel like I still felt at home in my body as long as it was there but now it's gone my body looks alien to me haha
I’m a big stomach sleeper and I miss it so much wahhhh. I also get prenatal massages once a month to rub out my sides - tomorrow is a 90 minute one for my birthday present to me hahah
@danixbanani24 - Team stomach sleeper here too. I’ve found a way to jam a pillow under my belly so I can trick myself into still thinking I’m sleeping on my belly. I do get LOTS of serious “get off of me, woman!” kicks from baby but it doesn’t stop me.
I did have to stop stomach sleeing while nursing my DS - I had recurring clogs and they all but disappeared when I stopped stomach sleeping (and wearing underwire bras - RIP perky boobs).
My right hip is killing me today. Mostly seems to be at the back side of my pelvis then radiates down my leg. Like a nerve is getting pinched or something. Even sitting is painful.
Also in the “I’m dying, how can I do this for two more months” club. I’d really felt pretty good this pregnancy (other than being perpetually exhausted), but yesterday baby got herself wedged under my hip and ohhhh myyyyy gaaaahhhddd, I’ve never been in so much non-labor pain during pregnancy. Spent the whole night trying to dislodge her and I can already feel her moving back down there again today. Why does she hate me already? Whhyyyyyyy??????
@BourbonBiscuits oh yes, the pillow wedge trick. I am familiar haha. It still isn't the same tho and yeah I love the "get off me woman!" kicks. hahaha like get out of my womb ok???
@bellebaby221 Ugh that is the worst! I have the same issue with my left side. It is sciatica pain. The chiropractor has helped the pain a lot and also gave me some stretches to do which helps also. Maybe worth a visit to the Chiro if you can? Also icing helps too.
Also team stomach sleeping with a pillow wedge. I also have a harder time stomach sleeping while nursing, but it’s mostly because I’ll ended up leaking on the bed.
@bellebaby221 I second @allthingsgo with seeing a chiropractor! It has helped me sooo much this pregnancy. Of course I have some aches and stuff but nothing close to the pain in my back and hip that I had last pregnancy
My colleagues and I were talking about breast feeding the other day and they informed me how you can soak the bed while sleeping. I told them not to worry, I had a master plan, I would sandwich bag freezer bag my tits before bed. I guess if that worked as good as I think it would... you'd all be talking about it already?
Another vote for being over pregnancy. I hate feeling so big, having a tight stomach, and not being able to bend over. Nothing sounds good to eat. BH are making it hard to be productive. I’m exhausted every day. And I really want to sleep on my stomach.
FYI- I have the blow up thing with the hole so you can lay on your stomach. It’s nice, but not worth the money. The hole is actually pretty small (I thought) and it wasn’t super comfy. Temporary relief, maybe 5-10 minutes, of stomach laying.
@okayestmom12 why be careful with caffeine? It’s how I survive life! Please don’t tell me it makes for difficult nursing...
I’m still holding it down for team No Sleep. Of all the issues, insomnia for ~26 weeks (and counting) miiiight be the worst. 9 weeks left and we’ll be reunited, my long lost friend.
@megpants209 - yes to what @madreofdragons said. And, it can cause clogged ducts which is a super fun (🙄) Nursing thing. I just limit myself to one cup and flush it out by downing a shitton of water. I’d never be able to fully give up caffeine without everyone in my family suffering.
@okayestmom12 Oh boy. I had to give up coffee for two days before my GD test and it was miserable. Since I drink coffee every day, I'm holding out a slight hope that baby will be used to it when he arrives. Didn't know it could clog ducts though, yikes!
DS born 2/18/2019 DD born 4/1/2023 Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
I'm in so much pain today. My right leg buckles every time I put weight on it. Nothing I can do about it until at least Monday either. My kids are helping me up and being my crutches so I can walk.
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Also I miss my belly button. It's finally gone
I did have to stop stomach sleeing while nursing my DS - I had recurring clogs and they all but disappeared when I stopped stomach sleeping (and wearing underwire bras - RIP perky boobs).
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
Remind me why I’m back for thirds?! 🤣😜
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
FYI- I have the blow up thing with the hole so you can lay on your stomach. It’s nice, but not worth the money. The hole is actually pretty small (I thought) and it wasn’t super comfy. Temporary relief, maybe 5-10 minutes, of stomach laying.
I’m still holding it down for team No Sleep. Of all the issues, insomnia for ~26 weeks (and counting) miiiight be the worst. 9 weeks left and we’ll be reunited, my long lost friend.
Oh goody. I can’t sleep and now I have heartburn. Damn you, chicken wings.
MMC 2.12.11 @ 8w
PVM 5.8.12
GWM 3.17.15
RPM 2.21.19
DD born 4/1/2023
Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024