So, all weekend my lower abdomen pain has been getting worse and worse. Burning, uncomfortable, sore, lots of pressure. Worse as the day goes on but, lately, bad in the mornings, too. I've been hanging out on the couch getting nothing accomplished just feeling like, well, crap.
This morning, as I struggled out of bed and thought "how the hell am I going to teach today?" I bent over on the bathroom rug desperate for some relief.
That's when it occurred to me, maybe all of this is from my swollen ovaries getting pressed up against my uterus as it expands. I remembered back long, long ago to when someday-soon recommended kneeling face down, butt in the air to help get OHSS-y ovaries back into place.
So I did a kind of modified downward dog for about half a minute.
Instant relief. And, not only that, but when I stood back up, the pressure was gone. Sure, things are still very sore, but it's a night and day difference.
I mean, for the first time in a week I can walk and I feel like my energy is back.
Gotta love yoga.
Now, we just wait until tomorrow for our 10 week ultrasound. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. The appointment isn't until 3:00, so no update for a while in case you're as anxious about it as I am... ;)
I really need to try yoga. I heard it is a great for stress as well. Good luck on the U/S tomorrow and seeing baby!
ReplyDeleteHooray for moving and getting things worked out! That's awesome. And tomorrow--so exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it. Feel well. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWOO-HOO! I remember being so relieved with it too. Happy it helped you =) Who needs doctors anyway, right? We just need our blog buddies ;-) I have good, good feelings about your u/s tomorrow. Can't wait to hear all about it!!!
ReplyDeleteYay for yoga! Can't wait to hear about your appointment!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for another great appointment!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Tomorrow will go wonderfully, I'm still thinking positive thoughts for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit too awkward, tired and heavy for yoga now, at 38 weeks, but I did prenatal yoga throughout my second and third trimesters and it was a lifesaver. I didn't do it as often as I probably should have, but every time I felt amazing for the next few days after. Highly recommend...plus taking an actual class is just a nice way to feel supported during your pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteDamn those afternoon appointments!!! Kill me! I know you're in uncharted territory here but I have nothing but good feelings about these twinkies arriving here in June safe and sound. :)
ReplyDeleteyay for Yoga! Glad it gave some relief, I love doing it and have a couple of good pre natal DVDs.
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow, I can't wait to hear the good news!
That's awesome! Yay for Yoga!
ReplyDeleteAwesome that the yoga pose helped! Fingers crossed for a great u/s tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love yoga, too. :) Crossing my fingers that 3 pm comes FAST tomorrow and brings excellent news!
ReplyDeleteYoga is amazing... wonderful that it brought you such great relief :)) Thinking of you for your scan xoxo
ReplyDeleteYay!
ReplyDeleteI got really attached to my prenatal yoga DVD -- it made all my organs all settled into their new locations.
Yoga is fantastic. I'm still a newbie but I am learning and loving it!
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