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| little known benefits |
| 07.08.05 (6:33 am) [edit] |
Here and now, the little-known benefits of pregnancy's second trimester:1. Mid-lower back pain. You'll hate sitting. Walking is better, lying down is best. 2. Round ligament pain. Literally, the ligaments supporting the uterus get stretched out. It hurts, especially after changing position and/or walking a lot. It's similar in feel to what it's like after the baby drops, and there's pressure on the inside of the privates. It feels like the baby's just gonna fall the heck out, or you had rough sex with about 10 incredibly endowed men -- without the orgasms. 3. Hormones. Oh, I'm pissy. I'm pissy anyway, as DH can tell you, but I'm feeling pretty damned short-tempered. I nearly followed a trucker who came thisclose to sideswiping me Tuesday morning, so I could scream at him. Thank goodness I had to get to work, or he'd probably have run me over in defense. 4. Dry eyes. It's nearly impossible to wear my contacts for more than two hours -- oh, and naturally the eye surgery I endured last year was specifically so that I could see straight and wear contacts, which greatly improve my peripheral vision. But now I can't wear them without getting headaches. So I look dumb and can't see well. 5. Pregnancy Rhinitis, or It's Not Enough To Haul These Huge Boobs Around, I Have To Sniffle, Too. 6. Aforementioned huge boobs. I'm endowed with Ds anyway, so they really just don't need to get any bigger. Mooo. (This one might go partway to explaining the back pain.) 7. Cravings. They work in your favor sometimes (I crave fresh fruit -- that's a good one). However, I'm also going through two jars of baby sweet pickles a week, and a few too many carbs. Oops. ["Anything You Need But Me," Nanci Griffith] |
posted by: almsthvn (reply)
post date: 07.08.05 (4:44 am)
Have you ever craved baked potatoes? I bet I ate one a day during one phase. The body knows what it needs and what the baby needs. Katie required Frosty's every day in the 3rd trimester. I dunno why but she did. I did it for her. ;) That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 07.08.05 (5:00 am)
Reply to: almsthvn
Ahh, the sacrifices we make for our children...
posted by: jennjr (reply)
post date: 07.08.05 (5:01 am)
Gee. Can't wait to have kids. :)
posted by: mom of 2 under 4 (reply)
post date: 07.08.05 (8:03 am)
Get a "Prenatal Cradle" to help with the round ligament pain. They're fantastic!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 07.08.05 (8:38 am)
Reply to: mom
Ooh, good suggestion -- just might do that. Thanks!
posted by: almsthvn (reply)
post date: 07.09.05 (7:58 am)
one gal requested a recliner since she was really close to being sent home on leave.
Does your company have a safety group that could come make ergonomic recommendations about your work area? Bribe them to say you have to work from your usual spot, not in the PoD. ;)
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 07.11.05 (11:54 am)
Reply to: almsthvn
I did drag my ergonomic chair into the PoD, which helped marginally. I saw the doc on Friday for my checkup and she said she doubts the Cradle will help me; I just have to suffer through it. She suggests getting up and moving around (slowly) as frequently as I can without getting into trouble; the culprit is sitting for long periods of time.
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.11.05 (12:24 pm)
Further reinforcement for me to keep my legs together.
Although I already have dry eyes. (Did you know there is a connection b/w dry eyes and Lasik?)
posted by: islandArtist (reply)
post date: 07.11.05 (6:46 pm)
Bless you Jt, I nearly forgot why I decided two children was enough. Oh man the pelvic pinching and inability to walk after sitting was the bane of my existance for at least 6 of my 9 months. I feel for you girl. At least you can eat sweet pickles to drown your sorrow!!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 07.12.05 (7:25 am)
Reply to: ScubaDiva
I've heard about that... it's a supposed side effect. Some people have it just a little, but supposedly it can be pretty bad for others.
That's one of the few things I haven't undergone!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 07.12.05 (7:25 am)
Reply to: ScubaDiva
P.S. Just keep taking that Pill, SD!
posted by: JT (reply)
post date: 07.12.05 (7:26 am)
Reply to: islandArtist
I might have been dumb or silly enough to do this a third time, but I definitely promise this will be it. I'm too old for this crap!
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.12.05 (10:51 am)
Reply to: JT
No need to take the pill. That would mean I would be boinking. I can't remember the last time. I'm going to blame it on my memory problems. LOL
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