Well… I find this post ironic due to all of My Perfect Breakdown‘s talk about self-care lately and TheBarrenLibrarian‘s suggestion to find the happy medium.
I honestly think I have not been listening to my body. Yesterday, I spent way too many consecutive hours sitting in front of the computer. Yes, I may have switched to my exercise ball rather than my office chair, but when the damage is done, it’s done. I’ve known for quite a few days now that my back/pelvis were tightening up, but I wasn’t doing enough to prevent it.
In the afternoon, I wrapped by belly using my Boba wrap (similar to the Moby) as suggested by DrunkStorks. I followed this video:
Last night, I went for a walk. As much as it was cumbersome and achey at first, it actually helped to loose up the tightness I was experiencing in the front of my pelvis.
I also checked out the Spinning Babies website as per SpiritBabyComeHome’s recommendation to use the rebozo. Since I didn’t have a rebozo, my husband and I tried the rebozo sifting exercise using the Boba wrap. It worked alright. He could use a bit more practice though. I also did the forward leaning inversion. I highly recommend having a spotter because I don’t know how I would have gotten out of this pose without my husband’s help! After that, I just sat on my birth ball rotating my hips.
Was I still sore after sleeping this morning? Yes, but it wasn’t as bad as it had been.
I’ve decided to follow the daily activities listed on Spinning Babies which include:
- Walk every day
- Do a forward-leaning inversion
- Follow optimal maternal positioning
- Stretch
- PSOAS release
- Hip openers
- Pelvic tilts
- Rest smart
- Relax
Each pose or activity includes instructions and recommendations for when it’s best for you (meaning you don’t HAVE to do everything every day!)
I’m also going to keep up (and possibly increase the frequency) of my regularly scheduled appointments: chiro, massage, physio and acupuncture.
In the end, it all comes down to self-care. I need to take more time to listen to my body and do what it needs to relax and release. It’s all for the greater good. If Mom’s body is loose, baby should have an easier time coming out.
Thanks to everyone for all your amazing suggestions. I love the power this community has. ❤
Good for you for listening to your body and putting self care at the top of the priority list, exactly where it should be!
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I felt like such a dumb ass after saying it over and over again to you. Sometimes we need those wake up calls or to listen to our own advice!
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First, you are not a dumb ass! Second, I felt like such a dumb ass when it had to be pointed out to me that I was getting an ulcer due to my lack of self-care. Ops. Somehow it really does help to have someone else point out the obvious.
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I am so glad you took some time to care for your body and that responded by giving you at least a little relief.
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And thanks for sharing! I need to do these as well. So glad you got on top of your pelvic pain! It’s awful!
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There’s tons of info on that site. Their navigation sucks so it’s a bit buried but go to the Learn more or Resources section and you can drill down.
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Yah! So glad for you 😊
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Earlier on did you have a lot of tailbone pain? I’m seeing my chiropractor again tomorrow, hopefully he’ll help but I have been in a lot of pain lately. Especially at work after sitting for 8 hours!
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Not so much earlier. It’s really only come on in the 3rd trimester for me. I had more hip/glute pain before
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Ugh, my hips/back were hurting so much yesterday…I had to take a bath after work (which felt amazing).
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I went through that at like 18-20 weeks, then not again til the late 20s-30s. Baths work wonders. I hope to have one tonight!
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I wish I had time to take one every night! I have class on Mondays & Wednesdays this semester, so I doubt I’ll have time tonight…since I won’t get home until 9:30.
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You are a trooper for keeping up with school during your pregnancy!
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Glad you’ve found some things to help you out! Hopefully working to do some of these every day will get you nearly pain free 🙂
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