I feel much better today! I’m not coughing even a fraction as much, and my wheezing is so much better. I’m even starting to feel a bit stir crazy, since I haven’t left the house since Sunday. That has to be a good sign.
I’m very thankful to be feeling better, honestly, but I still have one major complaint…my ribs. They hurt so bad, I sometimes can’t stand it. Last night, my husband lifted my arms over my head and held them, in an attempt to lift my poor, squashed rib cage off my uterus, and it felt so good. Until he let go.
Kathy came to check me out yesterday, and she said that I’m measuring at 36 weeks – I start the 35th week tomorrow – and I have a slight excess of amniotic fluid, which could be contributing to that. Nothing to be alarmed about at this point, but DJ is still in a weird position, laying on his side like a C, with his feet in my ribs. Both of these things are contributing to the pain, and I feel like a huge baby, because sometimes it hurts so bad that I feel tears come to my eyes. Sitting at the computer is excruciating, because when I sit, my huge belly pushes up even more on my ribs. There’s just no way to describe it, but if you’ve had this problem, you know what I mean!
Which brings me to my question. Have you had this problem? If so, how did you find relief?
I’m desperate.
In much happier news, I was so charmed by this handmade card that Bee left on my nightstand yesterday. The front cover:
Inside….very creative use of hyphenation, and her trademark “winking” heart, which she loves to draw.
The back cover. It’s good to know that I “rock,” at least for now. I’m going to save this card for the teenage years when she thinks I’m a nerd, as a reminder of my former coolness.
