Im 23 weeks 3 days pregnant now and wieghed 170.2lbs this morning. I have gained 14.2 pounds. Recently Ive had some very back persistant lower back pain. Its been concerning me because it felt to me like early labour. Im far far to early to be in labour safely. So Ive been trying to keep off my feet as much as possible which is such an internal struggle because I love to run and walk and have plans to walk/run a half marathon in 10 weeks. I dont think its going to happen unfortunatly. Ive also been having a great deal of pressure in my perinium area (thats the area between the vagina and anus if we are getting super personal here) The more I walk the worse my discomfort gets so Ive been trying to stay off my feet and lastnight I decided to put myself on modified bedrest and laid about the entire evening. I made chili which was super easy, I just threw the stuff in the pot and left it on low for a couple hours. It turned out really great and I didnt have to stand about cooking. Instead I laid in the living room and kept off my feet. My back ache and pressure did not go away but I was feeling the baby move so I decided to take a warm bath. Now some practitioners say no baths during pregnancy but its the heat of the water that is the big concern. As long as it isnt hot a bath is just fine and it can really help with back pain. Being bouyant in water feels SO good, getting all of that weight and pressure off your spine and pelvis is just such a relief. I wish I had access to a pool! After my bath I resumed staying off my feet until it was time to get my sons ready for bed and I ended up feeling much better today. Im sore again this evening but we had a very busy day and I did a lot of lifting which I shouldnt have. Im schedualled to run/walk 8 miles today. I am going to get on the treadmill but if I begin to feel pressure or back pain Ill be sure to throw in the towel and have a deep warm bath instead!

Posted by Shelley in Journal on September 22nd, 2007 |