Lockdown SPD misery

[mamablondie2]

Hi

I had bad SPD (diagnosed) in my last pregnancy during my third trimester. I’m now pregnant with my second and it’s kicked in even earlier, I’m only 22 week! And to make matters worse, lockdown means I’m constantly up and down getting my toddler when she’s climbing/running somewhere she shouldn’t be. I also feel really rubbish I can’t be more active with her but the only time it’s not painful is when I’m sat still.

My husband is wfh also but in a customer phone based role where he is not available to help for five hours a day. I honestly don’t know how I’m going to keep this up much longer, can anyone recommend things I can do with a 2 year old and also any remedies to ease the actual pain? Thanks

I'm not sure if this helps but I've had to adapt long term because I'm not able to do the things regular mums would (diagnosed as SPD during pregnancy but was actually something else).
Grab a load of books to read on the sofa together.
Colouring in using a lap tray on the sofa.
Bring toys onto the sofa and give them a 'bath' with wet wipes/ flannel.
Stickers and a piece of paper (do the mumsnet trick of removing the edging and its easier for children to peel the stickers themselves.
Movie/cartoons in the afternoon until teatime.
I would also get yourself set up with water, hot water bottle and wet wipes so you are ready to go from the sofa. Play some relaxing music while all this is going on and try to keep calm. As much as I hate not being the mum I wanted to be, my LO is so happy, confident and independent. As they get older, it's so handy having someone who can pass you things too! I cant wait until he's old enough to make me a cup of tea 😆

@LifeBeginsNow this is the big issue I’m having I think, she is very demanding in terms of attention and it takes a lot of conscious planning/effort to get her to do things independently. I think it’s the very sudden transition from nursery to being at home all the time, but I’m finding it all very draining. It just feels like she doesn’t stop, I’d love her to just do a jigsaw for ten minutes but she just whines x

She will adapt because she has too. I keep saying "mummy needs a rest for a bit but we will do that next". It begins to sink in eventually.
The kids channels have educational programs and there's nothing wrong with Bing or peppa (except it might drive you mad). You need to take care of yourself so you can look after her.
The other place to play don't forget is on your bed! My son loves bringing me all his toys - he's just come in now to do the same thing.

Did you see a physio when you were pregnant before op?