Saturday, February 13, 2010

"That's not good, I'm not happy."

quote source: Garth Algar, "Waynes World"

I've been suffering from back and/or pelvic pain since Monday. The pain comes and goes, but when it comes it really takes my breath away - or in the case of our most recent admin meeting, made me cuss like a sailor. Now all my coworkers are on high alert - every time I rub my belly they ask if everything's all right. Which is really sweet of them, but kinda annoying because most of the time I'm just feeling Melanie move around. But I'm especially entertaining when I get up to go to the bathroom, because of the pain I'm waddling more than ever. I told Cindy (my worker) I was going to the restroom and she said, "Okay, see you next Christmas!"

I've been advised to drink tons of water (I'm trying, but its not my favorite thing to do...) and keep up the walking if I can. Dana is also letting me borrow her exercise ball so I can sit on that at work, which Amy approved. And Brian has volunteered to offer back rubs when requested - I've cashed him in once, and even though it was a painful experience, he sure hit some nerves and I felt ten times better once he was done. And for Valentines Day, Brian bought me a pillow for between my legs for when I sleep. So I'm getting a lot of help and advice on how to deal with the pain.

3 comments:

  1. hey Katie im sorry to hear ur feeling so rough, I know the feeling tho, glad Brians helping the best he can n back rubs definatly do help with some of the aches n pains.

    Hope you both have a great Valentines Day

    luv Shelly

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  2. Time to do your mommy stretches. Squats and child's pose along with pelvic stretches, they're kinda funny to do but trust me they'll help you out a ton!!
    ~Becka

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  3. is the exercise ball helping you, because if it is and you need one at home i have one you can use at home.. let me know if you need it.

    love, mom2

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