With K.Rae growing larger by the week, my lower back is in constant pain. The pregnancy books and websites guess her weight to be 4 - 4.5 pounds and say that she'll gain about a half pound every week from now until delivery. However, one look at my belly and you will probably agree that she's a wee bit larger than 4 pounds. Anyhoo...it was to the point where I had to hold up my belly to walk around comfortably.
On Sunday, Al and I went shopping for some new clothes for me. I needed new tops because I've graduated out of my 'mediums' and into 'larges'. I also tried on a 'maternity support belt' to see if that would help. It's like a thick ace bandage that wraps around your back and then secures under your belly with velcro. It also has a pull tab on each side so you can adjust the amount of back support. I put it on and ahhhhhhh.....INSTANT relief! I even wore it out of the store, that's how good it felt! I can't imagine walking around without it again!
In other news...I had a follow-up appointment this morning and my doctor told me we're just fine.
Have a great day!
2 comments:
That is good news all the way around! I'm guessing our girl will be around 8lbs.Take care , luv you all lots, mom
I'm so happy to hear everything is perfectly fine with you and your baby :)
I had to get that belly wrap too. I agree, it really helps :)
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