20 weeks and backache question

May 25, 2004

I had my 20 week appointment and ultrasound today! The baby looks great and

all the measurements are fine. She is really low, underneath my belly button,

and I didn't remember my other two children being this low. My OB said that

with two previous pregnancies, that it is not surprising that I'm carrying

this baby so low. I also mentioned to my OB that I have had daily backaches now

for the last month. I try to rest on my side when I can, but being a full

time working Mommy, I have to wait until after work. I only resort to Tylenol

when I've absolutely had enough pain for one day. I asked my Dr. if there is

anything else I could do for my backaches and he said that I could try one of

those pregnancy belts to raise my stomach. He also recommended that I try hot

and cold packs, and he said that being in the water in a swimming pool might

help as well. As a last resort, he could send me to physical therapy.

I'm willing to try all of the above, but I was wondering if anyone else has

had experience with a constant dull backache due to the baby being so low, and

if so, what helped you?

Thanks!

Mommy to Duel 5/28/97, Caitlin 1/13/99, and Baby Girl 10/11ish/04

RNY 12/11/01 297/160

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