Mommy to the rescue...and no, not THIS Mommy...

So my back problem of two weeks ago has gotten...chronic. I spent most of last Thursday in tears on the phone with my Mom and sister and Ian. It was as they say, a down day. Friday was mentally better but physically worse - not quite as severe as it was the day Ian had to miss work although I had to call in a friend to put Peyton down for a nap as I could not even walk across my living room. The decision was made with absolute agreement from my chiropractor and midwife that my Mom come to help out. I am no longer able to perform the basic requirements of my "job" i.e. lift Peyton etc. etc. I really can't bend over and after even a few moments of standing or sitting, find it very hard to get moving again. My back just stiffens immediately and I don't have the muscular support around my abdomen right now to withstand it. They (the Docs) say my problem is three fold... 1. a mechanical problem (the Sacroiliac joint is locked up) 2. hormones are causing the whole pelvic/hip area to loosen in prep for childbirth so there is no additional support and 3. the baby's position (ever changing) puts pressure in the wrong places.

Mom got here on Monday evening and is planning to stay through the birth and two weeks after to help out with Peyton and the household in general. She is a saint, as is my Dad for giving up her company for so long. She is going home for the next two weekends and then he is flying here for the third so they can see each other...makes her sacrifice more bearable for the both of them.

Peyton is loving having "Namma" here and is getting A LOT of attention between the three adults in the house. Namma seems to be enjoying him just as much. He is learning lots of new words everyday - the most recent and cutest? Starbucks. How proud could one mother be?

If you are the praying kind, I'm humbly asking for your prayers. The pain is chronic, debilitating and humiliating. I need to get this baby out so I can eliminate two of the three problems and get on with healing. My midwife said she won't let me go late and said she is even willing to induce me a week early if this continues so the up side is that there is definitely an end in site. I'm assured by my Chiropractor that this will not be a life altering issue post baby and I'm holding him to that. I'm okay with being induced but it does drag labor out quite a bit longer so I'd love, love, love this baby to just decide to come a wee bit early on her own. We had an ultrasound on Tuesday and she is looking good - her weight was 5 lbs., 14 oz. and she is currently in the 46th percentile for growth. Phew, she is not a big baby!!

So to sum it up, all is well health wise for Baby and Mommy, just a lot of discomfort and limitations for Mommy. Mentally, I've been great - having my own Mom here has done wonders for my outlook - the pressure is off of me to do EVERYTHING. Ian is taking this all very well - he is helpful, sympathetic and patient - I couldn't ask for better spousal support. I'll keep you updated as I can, I'm spending much less time on the computer these days because the sitting is a bit rough...