Thank you so much Linda, it helps to know that I'm not the only one to be so upset by it! I felt a little silly last night after being in such a panic about it. But I've heard MIL's story so many times I just freaked out!

I'm not going to tell her that I suspect I have the same problem because I know she'll be really negative about it, and like I said for her it was 20 years ago. I would never elect to have a caesar (well never say never, but I am really determined to have another vaginal delivery) because the thought of another surgery (would be my third in 18 months) really scares me. I was just concerned that if it got really bad I might be pushed in that direction.

I really hope it does go away after the birth, having them in my legs is bad enough and they won't go away!

It's hard to find the time to put your feet up when you've got a little one to chase around isn't it? But I do nap every day when she does on the days I'm at home so I'm sure that helps. I am going to try to avoid doing things that require a lot of standing up. Luckily my job is a desk job and I'm only there two days a week.