Gem - you're not horrible, you're just in pain. Pain is exhausting and let's face it, pregnancy is tiring enough. Whilst some pain is normal, things like SPD/pelvic instability can just make things unbearable. There's the physical pain and also the emotional pain of not being able to do what you want, other people's judgements etc. If you haven't already, check out this thread: https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...-137611-3.html
Your body is preparing for baby by stretching ligaments and hormones rushing through your system. Sadly, nobody tells you about SPD. There's some good tips in there. The most important thing is DO NOT push through the pain. It just makes it much worse. Use ice packs multiple times a day. Use pillows between your legs when sleeping. Don't roll OVER in bed, roll UNDER. It takes practice to learn.
If you need to, take panadol or even panadeine. If you can afford it, acupuncture and osteopathy/physio can help. Some physio can make it worse though - you need someone who specialises in pregnancy. The most important thing is try to come to terms with it as quickly as you can (I don't mean just suck it up, but the faster you learn to manage it the easier it will be to manage). Whinge, cry, write it out. Walk very slowly, get crutches if you have to, avoid stairs. When driving, turn corners at less than 10km an hour. Get SRC pregnancy shorts if you can afford them.
You will need a LOT of support. If your DP doesn't, get him to read the SPD thread. Google pelvic instability. You will need his unconditional support whilst you deal with it (just like you will once bub arrives).
btw - you can have a homebirth with SPD, you just need to use certain positions to reduce further damage.
GL and lots of hugs. Many of us have been through it.
You're definitely not horrible. I remember feeling this way when carrying DS2 as I had horrid SPD.
Tashybabe has given you some brilliant advice. A couple of others I will add are - look into acupuncture, take calcium & magnesim tablets and avoid driving manual cars if possible (I found the clutch was horrid for my SPD & pelvis)
I hope you find something that works for you real soon
Hahaha you are SO not a bad person for wanting that!
I have had hyperemisis with both my pregnancies (which honestly, as you'd know, makes you want to just give in to puking to death) and already have SPD this time. It's so hard and painful to walk.
I have never glowed or had a "happy" and "perfect" pregnancy, I'v e always just felt horrible.
BUT the rumour is that being really sick and sore during your pregnancy means you're having a very healthy baby...a total old wive's tale...but you never know lol.
If I were you I'd try to do as little as humanly possible. Hugs to you...the last tri can be a challenging one.
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No, you're not. Pregnancy can be tough on your body.
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