Really struggling physically and mentally 32 weeks

[Followthestarsxoxo]

I'm 32 weeks pregnant with baby number 2, since 27 weeks I've had really awful pains in my ribs and back, like they are constantly being crushed, the pain is just getting worse and worse the bigger I'm getting. It's when I'm standing or sitting, the only time I'm not in pain is when I'm laying down which is very difficult to do when I have an almost 3 year old that isn't yet in nursery and I work evenings, from home thankfully but sitting is awful for me.
It's getting to a point in stuggling to drive, to do my job, complete normal activities.

I've spoke with triage who said it's not
Pregnancy related and need to speak with my GP (which I'm going to do tomorrow) I have also spoke with my midwife who suggested they put me on strong painkillers but there's a risk baby may be addicted at birth. Which I won't do!
I just don't feel like I can get support from anywhere. It's really starting to effect my mental health, my anxiety has got really really bad these last few days because I'm in constant pain, I'm
really worried about baby, his movements are fine but it's just constant fear, I've started dreaming that I'm going into early labour.
I am have on and off period pains for the last few days, I know this is just the pressure and my body getting ready, I just can't see how I'm
Going to last in this much pain for 8 more weeks.

Hi Op
I had very similar pain in my ribs until baby moved down at around 34 weeks. It was everyday and incredibly uncomfortable to sit down, I was okay when walking or lying. I think it may be the position of your baby and as time goes on it will get better.

Thank you! I really do hope so

Hi OP, I’m 28 weeks also with my second baby. Have you got a pregnancy support band? It might be worth a try to give your back more support

I haven't no thank you, I'll check Amazon now xx

Interesting they say it's NOT pregnancy related

I had similar.. Not for as long or as severe I don't think... physio/osteo really helped and when my baby dropped around 35-36 weeks mark and the relief was incredible...
Weirdly it also REDUCED my need to pee every 30mins 🤷‍♀️

Hang in there...

Sorry you're in so much pain @Followthestarsxoxo
I'm 35w pregnant and since 31w I've been experiencing pelvic girdle pain. I know it's not exactly the same but one night the pain was so bad I went to maternity assessment and actually the support I got was very good. The doctor I saw gave me codeine - I've only taken it a handful of times as like you I'm worried about impact on baby, it also makes me nauseous. But the few times I've needed it I was glad I had it.

They also referred me for physio and I had a group session (4 pregnant women and 2 physios) a couple of weeks ago, which really helped, maybe this is something your trust does that you could ask about?
I also paid for a private session with a yoga teacher who gave me stretches to do daily which are helping me to manage it.
I know it is a different sort of pain so maybe none of this helps, I can empathise especially having a 3yo and still working as well.

@Followthestarsxoxo it’s almost like you wrote this post on my behalf, I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant going through exactly what you’ve described and it’s awful! I never experienced anything like this with my first, the pain is almost constant when sat in any position. It’s strange that you’ve been told it’s not pregnancy related, any updates from speaking to the GP? I have a midwife appointment on Friday so I’m going to see if I can be referred for physio and if she offers me any other words of wisdom I’ll be sure to pass them on to you. Hang in there!