Hello Ladies

Had no idea this thread was here so, have not read it all yet found out today am expecting dc4! had spd with dc2 at 20 weeks lasted until he was 10months, then dc3 at 16 weeks and is still going strong after 2 years! so I assume it has started now and will carry on for ???? no idea!

has anyone tried an oesteopath (SP?) sorry not read if anyone has, will try and go through all responses

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Naetha - God I feel for you and I'm only 33 wks!!! I've had piles since about 20 wks - really awful ones too (TMI) - can't recall ever really having them before.

Took painkillers last night, had a foot spa and my DD (6) rubbed lavendar massage oil all over my back whilst I leaned over a birthing ball. She is such an angel - and gives a FAB massage .

I understand the comment re the birthing ball. I was sitting on mine regularly and have come to the conclusion it's absolutely not on anymore due to the agony that ensues afterwards. Of course - its supposed to open up your pelvis and get baby into position isn't it! Doh!!!

Anyway, was ok for a couple of hours today but really feel the need to rest pelvis again now - ho hum

How was your evening CTOFN? I had a night from hell as well - I borrowed a friend's birthing ball, and although it was comfy to sit on last night, once I went to bed I was in absolute agony - I took 3 lots of 30/500 strength co-codamol through the course of the night, and still only got about 2 hours' sleep

AND even worse (well, maybe just the same actually!) I've developed piles! I had this AFTER I gave birth last time, so I'm really not looking forwards to the pushing stage this time!

Still, only 4 days to go until my induction - I get the feeling that as soon as they give me that pessary I'm just going to wheesh off into labour (here's hoping anyway!). I've had my show, I've had constant BH/mild contractions since my stretch and sweep last monday, and all I need is a gentle tweak of one nipple to give me a much stronger one! In many ways I'm hoping she'll stay in until Tuesday though, as that's when my mum's coming up to look after DS! I've also got my pedicure booked on Monday (had to give it a miss last week!) and I'm REALLY looking forwards to that!

Hope everyone is coping OK - I'm having a bit of a break while DH and DS watch Star Wars!

Boo hoo <<lots of sobbing emoticons>> - in sooooo much discomfort/pain tonight. Sat in DS's room for a couple of hours today, on a work/computer chair (not usually uncomfortable) doing some bits on desktop computer. The chair has totally finished off my pelvis for the weekend. Was doing so well past couple of weeks - just niggles really. Feel like I'm back to square one again (boo hoo some more).

DH going out tonight on a pre-arranged rugby club dinner and I really think I need to resort to the co-dydramol, which I try not to unless absolutely nececssary. Trouble it, it does make me v v drowsy, which is not great with two other DCs to look after when DH out!!

Sorry for the whinge. How's everyone else?

Lissyglitter- I have this to help me in and out of the bath. I still need DP's help though to move my legs around.

Lissy - many congratulations!!! So pleased for you. My planned section is in 6 weeks (and counting)... how was it? And was the getting up after c/s ok with the SPD on top of it all? one of my fears/worries.....

Girls love to eveyone here xxx
I have found that a matress topper takes the pressure off my hips. I have the silky jammies, slidy polyester blanket underneath me, matress topper and I have been propping up the whole of my upper body up on loads of cushions at night and can still seem to lay on either side (still a struggle to turn over, but not too bad, or not as bad as laying down normally without the pillows) when I wake up for one of my many pees in the night my pubic area does not seem to be just as painful. When I got up this morning I wasn't as bad as I have been. My midwife says it's a normal part of pregnancy. My physio is just letting me get on with it (what else to do??). My friend suffered also and she said her birth was fairly quick as her pelvis was nice and 'open'........
During the day I have on a brace but it can become uncomfortable. Next step is crutches although I hope to see a chiropractor next week for an assessment. My physio told me to do pelvic floors, tighten my stomach muscles and to try to keep moving. If I sit on a hard chair with my back upright it seems to help. Then I try to sit on a gym ball for a little while too.
Here is one website I have found
www.laurelalexander.co.uk/membersarticles/articlespd.php

Congrats to you and your LissyGlitter!I cant wait to have my baby,jan seems so far!
I am suffering more at night then in the day i really dont actually understand it! when i turn i yelp in pain! the bath is a no no the last time i tried i spend 15 mins trying to get out i finally had to call for help from DH who was sleeping, it was really late!
time cant pass quicker if you asked me, some look forwards to sleep but i actually dread it and am considering sleeping in my armchair!

Those of you with the milder SPD (which is what i suppose I have now until I heal fully)- are you managing to have baths? I have been stuck with showers for a while now and am dying for a soak (just waiting for the go ahead section scar wise) and wondering if there is a trick to getting in and out? My SPD is mainly in my left hip, and obviously I have the added complication of not being able to use my tummy muscles at all due to the section. DP will help me if need be.

Ah congrats Lissy - that IS great news.. and it was something that was worrying me... 'what if afterwards I'm still in pain and still can't keep up with my 2.5 year old?!!' Phew!!

mommymeggie, I'm going to attempt a link:
www.shoe-envy.co.uk/FitFlops

Basically fitflops are along the line with mbts - all those shoes that are allegedly supposed to help you with losing weight on your thighs / bum, but also are good for back pain etc.
And now they're doing them Ugg-stylee...

I thought they might help with the back pain which would have been a benefit in itself, but they do seem to be helping ease the ligament pain too.. and I've only worn them a few days.

Still got my attractive pelvic girdle tho' - not brave enough to try without that yet!