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Real Name: Jennifer Baldwin Member Since: May 06, 2008 Last Signed In: November 14, 2008 Profile Views: 463 Blog Views: 1073 Baby could be here in a week or two! Something cute I've noticed One month to go (give or take) 7 week countdown On a scale of 1 to 192 ... Crib vs. Bassinet vs. "play yard" Only two months to go - Ah! Oh, THOSE ligaments! Pass the s'mores ... and some ore! May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 
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Oh, THOSE ligaments!
Last time I saw my mom (about two weeks ago on our birthday) she told me about how when she was pregnant with my "little" brother, she'd pick something up and "Oh! The pain!" Then a couple days later, after healing, she'd pick something else up and "Oh! The pain!" She kept tearing ligaments along either side of her abdomen. Well, two nights ago I learned exactly what she was talking about. I went to roll over in bed and "Oh! The pain!" My entire mid-section was seized in this awful pain. I arched my back and took several deep breaths, but still let out a moan. What was that all about?? Then all day yesterday it hurt to walk, get out of my chair, bend over, basically do anything. I skipped water aerobics. I hobbled into my OB appointment this morning. The nurse practitioner said I probably pulled the ligaments lining my abdomen. "Those ligaments are what hold everything up. You might need to get one of those belly straps. At least hold on to your belly as you roll over in bed to give it support." I hope I heal fast. This is not fun. The rest of the appointment was really good, though. The baby's heart beat is as strong as ever. And while the np had the doppler wand on my belly, the baby kicked hard against it. "Whoa! Did you see that?" she said to James. "Oh yeah," he answered. "Did that hurt?" she asked me. "Nah, he does it all the time," I replied. It was funny to see her reaction — I would think she'd get that all the time. Maybe our boy is just especially strong. I certainly feel like a boxing ring a lot of the time. It gets uncomfortable sometimes, but hasn't hurt yet. He's not high up enough yet to kick ribs. I'm sure that will come in time. I'm 28 weeks along. She measured my belly with a measuring tape and said I'm measuring at about 29 weeks. I've gained 3 pounds since my last visit; now I'm up to 186. I wonder how much this baby weighs! He feels heavy and low and loose and wobbly as I walk. I hope these ligaments heal fast! I don't need him falling out :) 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
Mom2CandC
on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Your squirmy little boy sounds so much like both of my boys! Our first, I swore he would come out with a soccer ball. He is still quite active and strong is not the word I would use for him....Monster kicker is his middle name! At 4 months he would lay on his changing table (the pad ontop of the dresser) and arch his back while I tried to change his diaper.....I have a great picture of this that I'll get on my scrapbook if you want to see what I mean! He did this all the time - and he developed great muscle definition as he began to "crawl/climb". If your little one is anything like mine.....beware of mischief! Colby, the oldest, was the master escape artist, climber on the table, countertops, sitting in drawers and pulling out of tupperware, pots and pans and any thing else noisy to get into. Even though I sigh at times, and occasionally may wonder "what were we thinking???" I love having my boys, and the sweet smiles, mischievious giggles and fun exploration times we have with all of the creepy crawlies in the yard (which usually come into the house too!). My advice on the ligament tearing.....get the belly support belt now! You'll definitely need it to make you more comfortable - especially since you are about 11 or so weeks and counting to delivery. (Have your hospital bag packed and ready EARLY, like 2 weeks before your due date at a minimum.) I thought I would have plenty of time, and my first come nearly a week before his due date....weighing 9 lbs. even. Once my water broke (at 6 a.m.), I had to throw a few things for me in the bag (I had the baby stuff already packed), shower and the husband insisted on getting going to the hospital at the mother in laws prodding.....by that late afternoon, our first born was with us in the hospital room.
posted by
James
on Sep 4, 2008 at 04:54 PM
He is definately squirmy. It was really funny to see the reaction of the nurse practitioner . But it was even better seeing the look on Jen's face. She had this wonderful "Oh lady, that ain't nothing!" smile on her face. It was charming. posted by
bushelandapeck
on Sep 3, 2008 at 09:39 PM
I'm so sorry. Sounds like your boy is extremely active! posted by
LisaW
on Sep 3, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Some tips for you... hope this helps! "Rest is one of the best ways to help with this kind of pain. Changing positions slowly allows the ligaments to stretch more gradually and can help alleviate any pain. If you know that you are going to sneeze, cough, or laugh you can bend and flex your hips, which can reduce the pull on the ligaments. If you are having consistent round ligament pain your health care provider may recommend daily stretching exercises. The most common exercise is done by placing your hands and knees on the floor, lowering your head to the floor, and keeping your bottom in the air. Applying heat to the area may relieve the pain with either a heating pad or hot bath. Lying on the opposite side may also relieve the pain. You can also try to anticipate the activities that cause the discomfort and approach them more slowly."
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