Baby is now supposed to be the weight of a pineapple (about 4 pounds). We have an ultrasound in a week where we will get a better size estimate. He is also supposed to be about 17 1/4 inches long by now. So if he's average right now, and is going to rival his brother in size, he will grow another 5.5+ pounds and 5 inches in the next 6-7 weeks! No wonder the end of pregnancy gets uncomfortable really fast! This little guy is going to take the weight it's taken him 33 weeks to put on and double it (plus some) very rapidly.
Speaking of comfort. Sigh. I'm starting to have serious lower back pain. I have a history of back problems and while I remember being sore during my first pregnancy, I didn't have this shooting lower back pain until after I delivered my son. Something about fitting a 10 pound baby through my pelvis threw my lower back seriously out of alignment. With some chiropractic assistance it felt much better about a month after I had my son.
But now, with 7 weeks left to go, that exact pain is back. Thankfully I'm seeing a chiropractor right now (more about that in a minute) and have an appointment tonight. So hopefully he can help me out some. The thought of dealing with this pain between now and delivery - while taking care of my 35 pound toddler everyday is a frightening. It's hard to walk without crying right now.
About the chiropractor. I had my first visit Monday night with the purpose of the visit to try to get this stubborn little guy to go head down sooner rather than later. The doctor is a chiropractor and acupuncturist, so I figured I'd just go to one practice for both services. (I do have both a chiro and acupuncturist I've used before, but needing multiple visits a week just doesn't make going to 2 different places very practical.) The visit was okay. If you've ever been to a chiro before, you know the adjustments can be a little abrupt or almost jarring - which is a little weird in pregnancy. And the acupuncture, well let's just say this kid needs to get his head down and butt up ASAP, because I don't think I can tolerate that for many more visits. (Needles under the toenail of the little toe with electric stimulation attached to the needles.) Holy shit that's a sensitive spot for needles?!?!?!
Anyway, I guess I don't have much else to say today. I do have a picture to share, but I'll have to upload it later. I'm truly having enough back pain today that if I can just get to the chiropractor tonight without ending up a sobbing mess stuck on the floor, I'll consider the day a success.
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