I second the pillow under the belly and between the legs. To get out of bed I learnt to wriggle to the edge, then drop my legs down and push up with my elbow from my side. I also felt that when the pain was really bad to the point I couldn't sit down, I would lean over my fit ball and rotate my hips, in whichever way was comfortable.

I didn't put weight on from being immobile because I also had severe reflux, but I did lose muscle mass. I remember that after I had my DS that I looked at my butt, and was a bit upset that it was saggy. Gosh this thread does bring back memories, I don't know how you do it with a little one. Don't know how I'll go with my next pg.

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