Shouting into the void
Helllllooooo? Is anyone out there?
I know for a fact that you are. My stat counter tells me you’re coming by to peek and maybe even read. But comment? Not so much. Can I ask why? Am I that lame? *sniffle sniffle* Where’s the love, people?
In continuing tonight’s theme of “Erica’s Gigantic Sucktacular Pity Party,” let’s talk about being eight months pregnant and the size of a water buffalo. Ooooh, sounds like such fun, doesn’t it?
I’ve never really been a “back problem” kinda person. In high school, I herniated a disc in my back and the doctors thought it might require surgery. Luckily, it did not. (Note: Do you know if it’s disc or disk when talking about the human body? Gerald and I weren’t sure, so I googled it and they both came up. Weird, huh? Any Chiropractors out there who want to clear this up once and for all?) But otherwise, I’m pretty much free from back pain. Until this last week. If I stand too long, or bend at a slight angle, like say any degree that’s not 0/360, my back begins to kill me. Not hurt a little or ache, but Kill Me Dead From Pain. Last night, while putting the baby’s clothes away, I had to stop and lay on the bed four or five times because of the back pain. I had to lie on the heating pad last night to get it to stop. I know the pain is exacerbated because of the bed/recliner rest that I’ve been on for nine hellish weeks, but I hear it’s pretty bad for all pregnant women. I really didn’t expect it to be this bad, though.
Heartburn and acid reflux are pretty much a constant these days. I’m popping Zantac like tic tacs and there I times I still need a Tums chaser. The worst is waking up in the middle of the night with your throat full of battery stomach acid and feeling like you’ve just thrown up in your mouth. It’s sexy, people. S-e-x-y.
I’ve also gotten to the point where sleep is a joke. There is no comfortable position. None. I just lay on one side until my hip hurts so bad I want to cry, and then I move to the other side. Repeat ad nauseam. I’m thinking about sleeping in my recliner. I’ve read that it’s actually the most comfortable position both hip-wise and heartburn-wise. However, I’m really sentimental about going to bed with Gerald. I think I’d be scared to death lonely sleeping out in the living room by myself. However, I may have to try it soon. I probably keep Gerald up more often than not with my constant tossing and turning and bathroom visits.
Wow. It’s all glamour all the time around here, ain’t it? Well, at least you know you can expect “real” here. There’s no candy coating on this blog. I’m diabetic now, remember?
Filed under: uncategorized on December 20th, 2006
Hi there! Now that school is out for a couple weeks I have time to do more than just read the blog, sorry! As for the back pain, my best friend at work had a lot of back pain with her second child and went to our chiropractor the last couple months so you could/should try that out although I don’t know if you can with all the other stuff going on. She also had heart burn and reflux issues starting with her first, so you are not alone! Times like this I understand why we have to adopt I guess! I also understand she hasn’t slept since early in her first pregnancy either, again, you’re not alone. Maybe Gerald could move the recliner into the bedroom if it’s not too heavy and awkward? And also, for the record, we vote for sticking with Maddie.
Erica, of course we love you, but what can a man say to a pregnant woman going through hell, except sorry.
We have a very good Chiropractor here where I live, I couldn’t manage without her, she treats a lot of pregnant women.
Hang on in there dear girl, you’re nearly through, BTW Maddie is a nice name.
warm hugs,
Paul.
I’m here and reading faithfully! I just suck at commenting right now. Ok, who am I kidding, I suck at commenting, period. But you’re in my heart and thoughts, honest!!
*lots of loving hugs*
Ericia,
This is my first visit. I was directed here by Theresa. Believe it or not your post made me nostalgic! My babies are 14 and almost 19. I loved being pregnant, if memory serves me correctly. My kids were born during the time when it was fashionable to have no, I repeat NO drugs for pain. So that “the baby would come into the world drug free and ready to bond” what a load of crap! My sister said give “me every drug you got”. Her kids love her as much as mine love me — so go for the drugs when they offer!
Heartburn, sleeplessness, back pain, yes it brings back fond memories. But you didn’t mention hemorrhoids; this must be your first!
I enjoyed what I have read so far. I will be back and you drop over to my site sometime. Have a wonderful Christmas and a wonderful baby!
Hugs,
Elis
Meeg - Gerald and I are totally adopting the next one… if there is a next one. I’m not doing this pregnancy thing again. I thought it would be beautiful and wonderful. Mostly, it’s a pain. The kids are the most important part and who cares how you get ‘em. And for the record, I’m pretty sure we’re sticking with Maddie. : )
Paul - You’re right… I probably don’t get many comments because most people out there can’t relate. Well, thank you for commenting anyway. You’re such a gem, you know that?
Taylor - Yeah, yeah, sure, sure. You’d better get of that booty of yours and comment more often. You got it? (heehee!)
Elis - Welcome! Thank you for reading and for commenting : ) Drug-free birth? Are you insane??? Cuz there is NO WAY I’m woman enough for that business. My hat’s off to you!
Okay, I confess, I’m one of your rude lurkers. Paul. and I are in the same boat…I’ve never been preggers either. I read your posts and then don’t know what to say. How lame is that? Of course, I could tell you I’m sorry you’re feeling so yucky. I can tell you it will all be better soon. I can tell you how excited I am for you two! Very!
The diabetes diagnosis was the last thing you needed. Of course there are lots of sugar free options, but what fun is that? You’re almost there!
(.) hugs |.|
♥ CeeCi
you are going to have a baby and life as you have known it will never be the same. But emotion and love as you know it will never be the same. Sorry but I love the whole event and I have sent a crowd to watch. They are a good bunch and we share your sense of humor. Sleep…ahahahahha! You are in for the the the greatest experience ever…being a mommy! I miss the earky days too! I am so excited! I love your sense of humor!
Huggs
Theresa
Oh, my - you’re taking me back, doll! I had forgotten just how bad being pregnant was! (And you know what? You’ll forget too.)
But, oh yeah, lying on one side until I couldn’t stand the pain anymore, and then switching to the other side, I remember that. The hip pain, and back pain were unreal.
I suffered that pain through several pregnancies, always getting the “heat pad and rest” recommendation from my doctors. With my last pregnancy, I had a new OB, and once again told her how bad the pain was, expecting that I would get the no drugs, heat pad and rest talk again. To my utter shock, she whipped out her prescription pad, and gave me a prescription for the good stuff. I wanted to fall to the floor and kiss her feet.
Oddly enough, I only took those pills once. The relief was so wonderful! After that, just knowing that I had them in the house and I *could* take them if I needed to helped me to hang on.
You’re almost there, doll! I remember well how hard the last few weeks are, when you feel like you’d do *anything* just to get that kid OUT OF YOUR BODY!
It will be over soon! Smooch!