I need to vent. I have horrible SPD & sciatica and within the last few days we’ve added prodromal labor to the mix and no matter how hydrated I am or how many baths I take or Tylenol nothing eases the pain. My doctor just tells me to lay down and rest, but won’t offer any other advice on how to help.

I can barely roll over in bed because my hips feel like they’re going to shatter every time and when I finally get comfy he moves and suddenly I’m more uncomfortable than I was to begin with.

I didn’t even mention the unbearable back pain. I went to L&D twice with consistent contractions and they send me home because I am making no progress on dilating so I got a yoga ball but that seems to make the sciatica worse.

I literally cry because I wake up still pregnant and I know I should be grateful he’s still cooking and he’s healthy but I am absolutely miserable and no one has given me anything to offer relief.

I called my mom to see what I could do and she just laughs and says “yeah I remember those days. It’ll be WORTH IT” like I’m so tired of hearing it’ll be worth it. I am filled with so much love for him already I know it’ll be worth it but I just want some relief.

Also every day I am starting to feel more and more emotionally unstable so irritable and sad and then random burst of happiness and it’s just so hard. Sorry this is so long I just needed to rant. But also if anyone knows anyway to help ease some discomfort I swear I will try anything. (Please don’t suggest weed though my neighbor does all the time and that is really frustrating to hear.)