It's got to be a pregnancy thing, yet I haven't come across this affliction in any of the literature nor have I seen it written on any blog posts relating to pregnancy.
I cannot sit down for more than twenty minutes without getting a sore bum.
This afternoon at work I just caught myself in time before I started to groan with discomfort. I'm sure it's not a good look to be groaning at work (unless one is a professional tennis player).
It's also affecting my evenings and days off, because three of my favourite activities involve sitting for long periods of time - reading and writing blogs, watching tv and DVDs, and reading.
Aside from frequent bum massages (the boy is usually happy to oblige, but only if I ask him at home), I don't know how to solve this one. Standing is worse, and lying down is so...slothful.
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Violet, welcome to the end of your body as you know it. You might have to take a cushion with you wherever you go. Cos that's always a good look...
Yeah, I'm not sure your boss would be happy about bum massages at the workplace ;)
I'm afraid Frally is all too right. I think I've had the same thing since I had a baby. I find it hurts sitting but it also hurts to stand up. It might be an oos thing of some sort. With the baby and all I haven't had time to get it checked out.
One thing I found helped with discomfort sleeping was a full body pillow. I got mine at Moore Wilsons and it was quite cheap.
eb means a Swiss ball.
I like the idea of a bum massage btw - what a shame that it's frowned upon in public!
It might be related to a sciatic problem, although I would have thought that baby isn't big enough yet to be pressing on the spine.
Anyway, try putting some heat on the area - use a hot water bottle (don't laugh - I use one at work for my back) or a wheat pack. That might help to ease the pain.
Also maybe one of those kneeling chairs? Might put a bit of pressure on your knees...
Frally: and I thought I'd managed to escape the whole cushion-thing but not getting haemorroids...
EB: I knew what you meant - my gym subscription ain't fer nothing y'know. The Swiss ball idea sounds promising, but I can just see myself not paying attention and falling over at an inopportune moment.
Jon & The Skirt: bum massages really are great, but they do tend to have side effects - I won't go into that 'cos it's a family show
Make Tea: I like stuff that's cheap. Thanks!
Anonymous: ooh that would be a bad idea. I have dodgy knees from way back...along with dodgy ankles and sensitive hips.
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