Ready for Baby to Get Here

I am walking out the door right now to have baby number four. And I know exactly what you are talking about and it KILLS. I was fine with my first and with my second, but my third I thought the left side of my uterus was going to rip off my body. I also had some bleeding with it and pain. It was a whole lot different pain than labor was. I don't know what caused it, but it even concerned my doctor because I never cried during appointments before then and it hurt. Some of it I believe is the ligaments, the other, which is totally my opinion, was some of my endometriosis being stretched too far. But anyway I am so sorry and the last weeks are so hard...But they come way to fast and then you have your little guy. The only thing I found to relieve my pain was to cry, hold my stomache and just say a prayer....My nurse this time, have been having some of it, not as sharp and bad, nor as strong, nor any bleeding, recommended getting a maternity belt to help those poor ligaments that are being stretched to not have to do so much.

good luck!! And I am so sorry!!

C. ____@____.com

I know how you feel. The only advice I can tell you about the labor is that you are tougher than you realize. I had my daughter completely natural. I do mean nothing!!! I am the biggest baby known to man if it hurts I want everyone to know, but, during the time of labor I just wanted her out and to hold her. I wanted to count each finger and toe. You will do fine and about the pain its probably stretching trying to get ready for delivery. Don't doubt yourself!!!

First off, those last 6-7 weeks go by so slow it's not even funny. I know that's not consolation, but it does. The only thing that I can say is get everything ready to prepare for your little guys arrival, like do the laundry, put together his toys and make sure that you have your bags prepared for the hospital should he decide to make an early apprearance. Other than that, I would just enjoy the time that you have to yourself and relax, don't stress out too much about things because that could be a contributing factor to the pains. Lay down on the couch or sit with your feel elevated and relax or take a warm bubble bath, which might also help with those pains. After he gets here you will be surprised how much of that relaxation time in unavailable because all your time and attention is spent on him.

Regarding your pain, have you taken any Tylenol? What does your doctor tell you to do for the pain? Have you taken any lamaze classes yet to help you during the labor? Those breathing exercises do help. I don't know if you are planning on having an unmedicated birth or not, but I highly recommend the epidural. They are not bad at all and compared to labor contractions, it's a walk in the park.

Good luck!

I think the pain you're experiencing is due to sciatica. I'm 7 weeks pregnant and I'm already experiencing it! It's the baby putting pressure on the sciatic nerve which extends down your leg. Take tylenol to help, but only tylenol. The other pain medications (i.e. motrin, ibuprofen, aleve, and ESPECIALLY aspirin) can be potentially harmful to the baby. Do you have a snoogle? Any pillow will work, but the snoogle is more comfortable for me. Lay with your legs apart and propped up and you should be able to relieve some of the pressure and the pain. As for labor, if you're that worried about it, don't hesitate to get an epidural to ease and/or eliminate your pain. No one thinks less of moms who get them. I had one and I plan on having one for all my children. There is no reason any mother should be in anymore pain than need be. After 9 months of cramping, constipation, morning sickness, headaches, and body aches, labor shouldn't be so hard. Tell your doctor before you go to the hospital that you'll want an epidural and remind them when you get there and they'll usually put it in when you're 3-5 cm dilated. It doesn't hurt...or it's less painful than labor so you don't notice it...I can't really remember. I know how nervous you must be, but you'll do fine these next 7 weeks and you'll have forgotten about all this the second you hold your baby.

When I was pregnant with my last child I to was having a lot of pain in weird places, like my side, my back and the lower part of my stomach. When the baby dropped it felt a little better. I would use a heating pad if it got to bad. And just relax, rest as much as you can because once the baby gets here you will not really have time for it. Also while in labor don't try to be a hero ask for the epidural as soon as you start having pain, it helps you keep a sane mind. I did not use any with my second child and that was not fun at all. Anyway, you will be fine.

Take a deep breath..... I was in alot of pain with my little girl when I was PG with her. At 4mo she had broken my pelvis bone. There was nothing to do for it. as she got bigger the pain was there.. The dr told me about a belly belt for pg women it help some. toward the last fee months up until i gave birth to her. I went in a swimming pool. its amazing how the pool water takes the weight off you while you in the water..As you can try sitting on a birthing ball that seemed to help also.. You may want to check with your dr first. Mine recommanded it. My daughter was born Aug 7 2004,.... When it came to labor that was another story. I was in so much BACK labor and not dilating. Went to the hospital they gave me a sleeping pill and told me to go home.. BAD..... I went home 3 hours later I woke to the pain and thinking I was seeing people. My exhusband took me back to the hospital. They finaly checked me in. I was 2cm. They gave me nice drugs and an epudeial(sp?) 12 hours later I had my little one...You will do fine....Good luck
J.

Dear A.,
My daugher-in-law had the samething,but her dr. told her she had gallstones in her gallbladder. It felt like she had knives stuck in her back also it was very common to develope stones during pregnancy. Everyone told her she was supposed to feel like that because she was in her 9th mo. They induced labor 2 weeks early and 2 weeks later had her gallbladder taken out, the pain was unbearable. She is fine now, I am not saying you have this, but you could consider telling this to your dr.

H.

The pain and discomfort is your bodys way of getting ready for labor. I had unbelievably sharp pains in my groin and down my legs both times I was pregnant. I am a physical therapist and would frequently have to stop my patients while walking so I could squat (the only position that was comfortable) Hang in there. Your son will be here soon.

My sciatic nerve on my left side hurt terribly when I was pregnant with my first child. Sometimes it did hurt very badly, but keep mentioning to your doctor every chance you get, because you never know what it could really be. You will do fine during labor. If you are giving birth in the hospital, there will be plenty of nurses and your doctor standing by to help manage your pain and make sure that you and the baby are alright.

I am pregnant with my second child. With my first, I had terrible pains on my tailbone. This was so terrible, when I had them at work (I was a hostess at a restaraunt) I was limping, and walking like I was 90 years old. I was thinking the same as you, if its like this now, what's it gonna be like going through labor?? Well, During labor, I had the same pains. I think my son was just pushing with his legs, or just liked to sit on my tailbone! Either way, that pain was actually worse than the actual labor! Don't worry, you'll get through it. Women were made to give birth, once you see your child, you will wonder why you were so nervous!! Good luck and I hope everything will go perfectly for you!!

I am sorry that you are hurting so much. The last 2-3 weeks are really the worst, but don't wory! Stressing will make everything worse. Our bodies were made to give birth without drugs so you can do it, but thankfully God had people invent medicine to help with pain!!!!!! You wil do good and this sounds silly, but you won't be pregnant forever!!! Good luck. Cherish your quiet, alone time now. You won't be getting much soon!

A.

Hang in there, I was miserable with my first baby and had bad back pain and was finally put on bed rest and given darvocet pain med with helped me a lot.It depends on your doctor, but I was in such pain I was crying while at the office. The medicine is what they give you after birth anyways so there is no harm to baby. Hang in there maybe he will come early.

You will forget about all the pain after he is born
good luck

A.,
I know how you feel.
I had pain through the last trimister. I slept pretty much on the recliner for almost 3 weeks before my twins came. And I was also scared and thrilled at the same time just thinking about the labor pain I have to go through before having teh babies. But the babies and myself very well taken care of in the hospital. You and your baby will be fine.