Friday, August 14, 2009

Just a pain in the...

I've tried not to be one of those pregnant women who complains all the time. Well, I've tried to be one who complains to just my family instead of everyone. But can I just say this: being pregnant is hard!

At the end of July, Andy and I drove to Utah to find a place to live, since our first offer didn't work out. About 30 minutes into our drive, I developed this immobilizing back pain, and about six hours into what turned out to be about a 10 or maybe even 11 hour drive, Andy pulled over and made a bed for me in the back of the van. I finally found relief.

But ever since that day, I have had back pain. So painful that I only find relief when standing, walking, or lying down. No sitting for me! Which makes sitting at a computer pretty tough. Which makes working tough. And more importantly, which makes posting new blog entries tough.

Sheesh.

I started seeing a chiropractor last week, and am getting a little relief. Here's hoping the relief keeps coming, because we are not at all ready for this baby and I have so much work to do!

3 comments:

Jenn said...

Oh Alicia, I so wish I was there to massage your butt! That sound weird...but truely it's probably your Piraformus muscle and I want to rub it for you!

Janene said...

horrible! It will pass, but none too soon. I know what you mean, without a working back, EVERYthing feels impossible. Good luck

Kar said...

I am so sorry. I truly know how it feels to be in a lot of pregnancy pain. I'm honestly wondering if I want to shoot for a fourth kid or just call it good... Was your househunt fruitful??