What a Relief!

Okay, so the last month or so I have been having intense pain in my back and my hips along with having really painful irregular contractions. I thought maybe is was because I'm a little older this time around, or maybe I'm not in as good of shape. Well, I decided to go get checked at the hospital yesterday because I was having really painful, sharp contractions. I couldn't believe it. I hadn't progressed at all, and the baby's head is still up high. AAAHHH!

Bless my wonderful sister, she talked to her friend who is working toward being a doula, and she thought my irregular contractions may have been due to the baby being in the wrong position. She told my sister to have me try a yoga type position to get the baby to adjust to the right position. I tried it last night, and I can't believe the difference. For the first time in weeks I have no pain, and my contractions feel normal again. I'm so glad that I didn't go into labor for real with her head in the wrong position. My labor would have been excruciating.

Now I am just waiting until Tuesday or until my body decides to go into labor. All I can say is I am thankful for my sister, and for the wonderful advice of doulas.