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Can't physically do this!!!

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Chickenfillets · 09/05/2015 09:13

I'm 39+6 and I'm so so fed up. I haven't slept for days due to pelvic pain. Can't lie on any of my sides so have to lie on my back, which makes me so breathless I have to keep sitting up.
Baby isn't engaged yet so been told to keep active. Spent all day up and about yesterday and all it's done is made my pain worse. I can hardly get out of bed and hardly walk around. My back is starting to hurt a lot more now. I am getting so angry and upset at everything and I just want to cry. I even keep having thoughts of "oh I don't even want this baby anymore" but I really really do I cannot wait for him to be here in my arms but I just feel like I can't do it anymore. A friend has said go to the hospital and asked to be induced as I can't handle then pain, but iv got a feeling they will just tell me to get on with it. I really don't know what to do anymore, the pains nearly brings me to tears just walking to the bathroom for a pee any advice from anyone!

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Shybairns · 09/05/2015 09:19

Hi, I haven't researched this but... a mum at my kids school had terrible pain like you and saw a chiropractor during her pregnancy which apparently worked miracles!

No idea if its suitable for you, but maybe worth a look.

Best of luck

happygojo · 09/05/2015 09:50

Hi chicken I don't really have any advice for you as I am pregnant with my first. I have heard though that first babies can engage very quickly. One thing I will say though is that the human body does have a tendency to take you to the brink, so if you are near the brink then it will be over soon, you are so near the end. Good luck, I hope things start moving for you this weekend

applecore0317 · 09/05/2015 10:00

Hi chicken do you have an exercise ball? I find it really helped to lay over mine for back pain and pelvic pain as takes the weight off. Used it when I had a water infection and am using it now when I get tightenings. Also bring in that position can help the baby to move down apparently as well as bouncing on the ball.

My friends baby didn't engage till her waters broke, not all do, he popped out seven hours after her waters went.

SueGeneris · 09/05/2015 10:02

No real advice but total sympathy. Towards the end with dc3 I had the same thing, no way of lying that didn't hurt so couldn't sleep, could barely walk. Dh had to take time off to do the school run as I stopped being able to drive (excruciating braxton hicks). I was lucky in that DC3 was delivered at 37 + 3 but literally counted the hours the last week and shed tears of agony.

I don't think it would be silly to ask the question re being induced although I guess they will prob say no?

Sympathy again. It's awful.

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Chickenfillets · 09/05/2015 10:05

Thanks everyone.
I do have a ball but if anything it's made my pain worse.
I was referred to physio at 34 week pg but heard nothing back.
Iv just phoned the hospital and they have told me to go in to see the doctor and if it's that bad they will give me a date to induce me.

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Turquoiseblue · 09/05/2015 10:07

Total sympathy here too. And UNMN hugs

Exercise ball and google positions for labour and to ring on labour.
Physio/ chiro might help but depends on what s wrong with pelvis and what s causing the pain.

I found getting into the pool such a wonderful relief at this stage of pregnancy too.

3littlefrogs · 09/05/2015 10:13

Don't walk up and down the stairs.
Go up backwards sitting on your bottom and come down the same way.

To stand up, roll onto all fours, then to kneeling - have something to pull yourself up. You need to keep your knees close together as much as possible. When getting up from bed/chair/car, keep your knees together and turn your hips then stand up.

Can you sleep propped up on several pillows?

Pelvis pain is awful. I do hope they can do something to help.

comeagainforbigfudge · 09/05/2015 10:16

I'm 35+1 and pgp is ramping up so I'm totally with you. It's awful. I'm ftm so no helpful advice. Just wanted to give some sympathy and it's torture isn't it?! Paracetamol is barely touching mine. And keeping active - well this would be great if I could manage but even doing chores/driving to shop for messages takes it out of me.

But I see you phoned hospital. Hope they agree to induce you.

Good luck!

FeelTheNoise · 09/05/2015 10:28

You can do this not long now at all! You lucky thing
It sounds as if you're so close to labour, and I'm really hoping you'll be back really soon to update us with good news
Until then, just keep telling yourself it won't be long until you have your wonderful Ds in your arms

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Chickenfillets · 09/05/2015 11:24

Really struggling today. Can't even dress my bottom half have to wait for my dp to get home from work so he can help me get dressed! How embarrassing just want to cry.

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Imnotaslimjim · 09/05/2015 11:32

you need to try and stabilise your pelvis overnight if you can. Have a couple of pillows behind you to keep you upright, then bend your knees and out your feet flat. Pop a pillow under your knees to keep them there. I had severe SPD/PGP and doing this, combined with codeine, was the only thing that got me through

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Chickenfillets · 09/05/2015 11:35

Thanks Imnotaslimjim, I'll give it a try.

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Imnotaslimjim · 09/05/2015 11:48

I hope it gives you some relief, and DC makes an appearance soon

seaoflove · 09/05/2015 11:57

I literally feel your pain.

38+3, crippling SPD, awful round ligament pain, brutal Braxton Hicks. I can only sleep in small bursts because I either wake feeling like I'm being knifed in both hip joints, or with my round ligaments in spasm rendering me completely unable to move without screaming. I sleep in a nest of pillows but it doesn't help much.

Just keep reminding yourself that the end is in sight. Have some cake

Jenny1231990 · 09/05/2015 12:13

I could have written your post myself I'm 40weeks Wednesday with my third, I'm in agony most of the time too. Even going to the loo is an effort, I have a few minutes of feeling ok then over do it and hurting again.
I've found baths are really helping me right now, sometimes I have 2/3 a day whenever I feel I need them, will your parter rub your back for you, this pregnancy has been a lot harder on my body, they have offered me a sweep at 40weeks, maybe you could ask for this, might get things going.
You are nearly there lovely, try and relax have a cuppa, maybe some paracetamol may help you for a few hours. Xxx

TropicalHorse · 09/05/2015 12:15

Just adding, get in the pool! Take an inflatable and stay in all day!! Was the only time I felt comfortable and the hydrotherapy pool at my hospital had these magic massage underwater jets that made my back and pelvis feel much better! Hugs x

ToriB34 · 09/05/2015 13:44

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K8eee · 09/05/2015 14:26

hi chicken, I had horrible pgp with my dd, I'm now pg with dc 2 and I'm only 14 weeks but am already seeing an osteopath. I can highly recommend you finding one as they really like seeing mums who are further into their pregnancy as they can do more. I totally understand how you feel, but once you get your baby in your arms, that pain disappears! (although is replaced with soreness down below but that's worth it!)

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