Warning: This post is my very real emotions right now and could get a little graphic [I had to go to the doctor for some pain this week]. My apologies in advance. If you just want to skip to the question portion, you can avoid the details [Baby is good and mama just has to deal with ligament pain]. But before we get to the details, David and I officially caved and wore Broncos colors and cheered our team to a Super Bowl 50 victory!
Last Monday, I took the dogs for a walk and thought I pulled my groin. I just thought that apparently I walk too hard for my body haha. Not. Seeing as how the pain has moved from my groin to across my pubic bone and not subsided, groin pull is out.
Now I'm pretty tough when it comes to pain. David has learned that when I say I'm hurt, I'm hurt. I don't know how better to describe that for you, but that's how I am. I seriously feel like a guy who has been kicked in his unmentionables. I can't walk and I just curl up in pain. It's horrible. Through all of this pain, I knew that baby was fine. Baby has just been kicking away, and none of my pain is in my abdomen, it is all way lower. About as low as you can go before you go under.
Anyways. On Monday I finally caved and called the doctor. The nurse scolded my use of a heating pad and ice [apparently we don't want the baby exposed to extremes...although I don't think the baby is that low, so I continued my heat and ice that night- you gotta do what you gotta do to stay sane]. I scheduled a doctor appointment for Friday. Yes, Friday. That was the soonest my doctor could see me.
So Tuesday rolls around and this mama can no longer take the pain. Just tell me what it is for goodness sake! I call the doctor and ask if there is any availability that day. Go figure the only doctor with availability is a guy. David's exact words, "Why would a guy be a lady doc?". Great question my sweet husband, great question. There are two male doctors in the practice at my OBGYN, so I would have met him eventually, and there is a chance that he could deliver this little one anyways. So, it was time to get over my fear of a male OBGYN. He was a nice man, minus the fact that he stuck his fist inside of me. Yes, you read that right, his fist! It was horrible, life scarring, and a small glimpse into why I am so pro epidural. Verdict: Bacterial infection along with ligament pain. yip-pee [I hope you are reading that with extreme sarcasm].
Fun lesson I learned. Your pubic bone is actually six bones. And they are held together by ligaments. My ligaments are in extreme stretch mode, hence the pain. He said that the bacterial infection is probably contributing to this pain as well. As baby adjusts and moves, the ligament pain should subside. glorious. He also told me that I could take Tylenol and, get ready, use my heating pad on low. Take that nurse lady!
Thursday morning was all to real. I broke down. I am so sick of not being able to walk without being in pain. I hate taking Tylenol every 4 hours and I hate being unable to do all of things I want to do and am typically very capable of doing. I cried. A lot. I was late to work, and once the guys left, I cried some more. Yes, at work. I know that once the baby is here this will all be worth it; but I just don't know if I can take 3.5 months of not being able to walk without serious pain.
The pain is now a little better. Still there, but not as strong as often. Prayers are much appreciated and always accepted over here.
Anyways....rant over. Now for the fun stuff...
Oh hello little Baby
How far along? 26 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss? 15lbs
Maternity clothes? Oh yes. I have been so blessed with incredible friends in this department! Thank you for sharing your maternity clothes with me- whether you have given them to me or are letting me borrow them, it means so much! [And our bank account thanks you greatly as well]
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? Pretty good. I wake up between 2 and 4 every morning to pee.
Best moment this week? David bought me two dresses that I can wear pregnant and not pregnant [and they're perfect for nursing too!]. Mainly getting to spend all weekend with the hubs :)
Miss anything? Oh, you know, walking without pain...
Movement? Oh yes! This little one is like a ninja
Food Cravings? Nothing specific, but mostly things that are bad for me, so I try to ignore them.
Anything making you queasy or sick? I don't think so...
Have you started to show yet? Yes.
Gender? Boy or Girl. It's 50/50.
Labor signs? Negative
Belly Button in or out? Mostly flat, but I think it's starting to pop out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time? I think happy. Ask David though.
Looking forward to? Walking without pain.
Tex was so sweet and cuddled up with me so he could feel the baby move. Gosh I love this dog.
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