34 weeks & SPD - feeling isolated

[Mcphers]

Hello!
I'm a first time mother to be and I'm really, really suffering with SPD. My iron levels have also been extremely low & there has been bother getting my levels back up. Between the spd and iron I'm finding my mobility and energy levels low.

I feel incredibly isolated as I'm signed off work and spend a lot of time around the house. I'm avoiding friends because I feel like all I do is moan & I'm not that fun to be around. My friends had easy pregnancies too, so I'm self conscious that mine hasn't been as fun and they cant relate to me.

I cant wait for the baby to arrive, but I am struggling with feeling fed up now. Is this normal? Xx

I could have written this 9 months ago! i ended up begging for an induction because PGP had me almost totally immobile.

I'm sure your friends would love to see you, and can relate more than you think- I think a lot of people don't like to talk about pregnancy problems but they may well still have had them. You'll certainly regret not with reaching out when your hands are full with LO!

Thank you. I'm just so fed up of myself and my own company. I miss being mobile, I didn't even know pgp was a thing in pregnancy.

Hi, sending best wishes and sympathy, pain is crap! Also got PGP, have you seen a physio? Got a support belt? My osteopath recommended the serola support belt, got mine off amazon it’s great, doesn’t stop pain unfortunately but I can keep going for longer and get relief from the support it gives! Take care x

Hi OP, I feel your pain! I’ve had PGP since about 27 weeks (I’m now 37+2) I can no longer get out for a small walk or go food shopping and trying to sleep at night is an absolute nightmare. I keep telling myself not long to go now.