19 weeks now and the pain in my lower back is really getting me down. It's a constant ache and nothing seems to relieve it.
I'm most comfortable in bed with my giant pregnancy pilliow, but obviously can't stay there all day. Even that isn't perfect but it is better.
We haven't got a bath, so I can't have a soak. I've been trying warm showers but they're not much help.
I've not resorted to painkillers yet, for a few reasons;
- the pain is pretty constant, and I'm guessing that taking tablets all the time isn't good for me or baby.
- I'm nervous that as I'm only 19 weeks now, it's likely to get worse, so I'm 'saving' paracetamol for a last resort.
I'm getting lots of baby movements, but everything is very very low down, so not sure if that makes any difference?
I've got my scan coming up but not due to see my own midwife for another 5 weeks.
Just to top it off, I'm feeling really guilty for complaining. We were TTC for ages and I had horrid morning sickness to begin with. I feel like I've done nothing but complain for months, even though I'm happy to be pregnant. Plus; I was really looking forward to being pregnant again and I feel like I'm missing out on enjoying it (my last pregnancy was totally different).
Thanks for letting me moan. Any ideas to soothe my back? And, am I right in thinking that this is just going to keep getting worse as baby grows?