Sleep Update

Night #2 in new memory foam bed: Success!

I decided against taking my Unisom last night, as the night before it turned me into a total zombie the next morning! I will admit I was a little weary on how the night would go, but I rubbed some BioFreeze on my back and hit the sack. Next thing I know, it's 5 in the morning, and I am in very little pain! I get up to eat some cereal, say goodbye to Chris who is just on his way to work, and notice that my hip pain had significantly decreased. The little movement I did while I was awake seemed to be enough to work out any kinks, but I stretched a little anyways and put an ice pack on my back (which was still pretty achey) and away to bed I went. 10 o'clock rolls around (quite quickly) and I can actually lay there while I am awake without feeling absolutely sore and horrible! Talk about a relief!!! I really think the combination of swimming, chiropractor appointments, and the new bed has done wonders for my body!!

And here's my soapbox moment. Word to the pregnancy wise - please, please do everything you can do for your body while you can! You do not want to get to a point where I was where I was in so much pain that I was practically immobile. Now, granted, I wasn't able to do as much throughout my pregnancy like I had wanted to (due to all the minor complications), but don't wait until it's too late. Don't underestimated the effects of pregnancy on one's body, even if you're fit and healthy enough to deal with it. Of course every women's pregnancy is different. My next pregnancy may be completely different from this one (let's hope!), but at least do what you can to help yourself. It's even possible you do all that you can do, and still have a miserable and painful pregnancy, but at least you're doing your best to do something about it. Be proactive and help yourself! Okay. Lecture done. Class resumes tomorrow 12pm sharp.