It has been a couple of weeks since my last entry as life has been hectic over xmas and new year. With only a week or 2 until baby No 5 I am getting myself as prepared as possible.
I have had a tough few weeks physcially with some bad back pain and an awful bout of a urinary tract infection. However as with all things in life I have gained some positive outputs from this.
For the back pain I have discovered "earth shoes" - the soles are slightly higher at the front than the back so when you stand and walk the pelvis is tilted very slightly which relieves a huge amount of pressure from the spine. I have worn these non stop for about 4 weeks and have no more pain or twinges - a miracle when 39 weeks pregnant. I got them from http://www.loveshoes.co.uk/ - highly recommendeed to any pregnant woman or any one with lower back pain.
Re the UTI - I am so opposed to antibiotics (especially when pregnant) but came so close to taking them as the condition went on for almost a week and I spent about 4 days in real discomfort strapped to the loo!!. However with perseverence, drinking about 12 pints a day and taking apple cider vinegar, honey and intense probiotics I have got through it with out having to comprimise my or my body's immune system so close to the birth. The other wonderful learning is that I have have had more energy, felt more alert and my skin looks amazing due to the volume of liquid I have consumed. It appears I have been so dehydated for years!
My third blessing is that I have rediscoverd the magic of my own hypnosis CDS! Inspite of working with them day in day out for so many years, it is only by practcing what I preach that I remind myslef of how beneficial they are. I have been listening to my home birth CD and still get amazed at how relaxed and calm I feel after listening ot them.
Fab to read - glad you're doing ok, I have been thinking of you! I'm off to look at the shoes now! I am also loving listening to the home birth cd again, I can't wait to experience it all again. Take Care Maggie and Happy New Year to you xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Maggie, looks like you are doing great - will probably look up those shoes - i might only be 12 weeks, but walking the wards, helping with breastfeeding and helping births in some unorthodox positions (and places!) certainly puts a strain on your back!! I too am enjoying rediscovering the cds, although just on the pregnancy relaxation at the mo - just wish it was a bit longer sometimes!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely baby!!
Lorraine Berry xx