Paranoid

[jessesgirl]

So maybe I am just paranoid (I've been accused of such!!!)...I started getting the Braxton Hicks contractions about a week ago so when I went to the doctor Thursday, she had them do an internal sonogram to make sure that my cervix hadn't thinned any. The lady that did my sono (which was HORRIBLE!!!) said that my cervix was still really thick, about four inches...is that too thick for my being 25 weeks?

Yesterday, when we woke up, I was getting those contractions again and then when I got out of bed, I had an awful shooting pain down my left leg. It didn't go away until I woke up this morning. I am not talking an oh no its another pregnancy perk pain...I am talking intense pain shooting down my leg every time I moved. I spent the afternoon in tears. I called my MIL and she said that maybe he was sitting on a nerve (it was my lower left back) but he spent the majority of his day in my right rib lol...so just curiousity really...have any of you experienced this? Is it something I should be worried about?

 

[Singin4Him]

It sounds like sciatica to me too, the baby probably is sitting right on your nerve. I've had that fun pain myself and it does hurt. My baby spends a good majority of his time under my right ribs as well, great feeling isn't it? lol I'm sorry you're in pain though it's no fun . Try getting a heating pad and putting it there, it helps SO MUCH and you can take regular strength Tylenol also which helps a little. Also get your hubby to give you a good massage, that helps a lot and makes him feel included too!

 

[Linnis]

The leg pains were bad around that time for me. I'd rock my hips to see if that helpped, sleep with a pillow under the small of my back and take warm baths that only covered my legs, not belly to help.

 

[RoseofLima]

Your cervix is fine and how it should be. Check to make sure you are really drinking enough water--dehydration is a huge cause of contractions.

Remember that your pelvic ligaments loosen up- and your bones start shifting around, which can pinch your nerves and such.

Sounds to me like you're pretty much par for the course

 

[jessesgirl]

I stay dehydrated, seems I can't drink enough water to save my life. It gets frustrating to me though, because I have developed a sporatic bladder since I have been pregnant and when I drink a lot, it goes crazy. I was out in the 100 degree heat all day on Saturday, so that may have contributed. I know for a fact that I was passed out then. It just concerned me because it wasn't cramps; it was out and out pain. Thank you all! That makes me feel better!

Singin4him, you are right! I am gonna have DH massage me, I tried to just not tell him but he caught on when I was bawling my eyes out, then he was upset cause I didn't tell him. I just feel like such a hypochondriac since I have been pregnant!!!

Linnis, warm baths help...I just got out! How are things for you? Getting ready for Ethan?

Rose, thanks, I just wasn't sure. She just seemed somewhat perplexed because I guess it was so thick and I was having contractions. That makes me feel better! Thank you !

 

[Linnis]

I'm more than ready for Ethan. Glad the bath helped.