I feel hopeful for what is to come. I don’t want to put too much information out there, but mostly for your sakes, rather than my own. I’m pretty open, if you haven’t noticed. So I’m sorry in advance if anyone doesn’t want to know. Feel free not to read. Thats fine too 🙂 No harm, no foul.
I’ve been seeing an incredible physiotherapist who specializes in womens health, and its a darn good thing she does, because she and I click. We both work very intentionally to be optimistic, but we both have dry, sarcastic humour. She is loaded with information, and I love information. Knowledge is power, seriously. That saying is a cliche for a reason – because its super true! I love how she thinks. Its encouraged me to think a bit differently, and to be intentional about positivity, always.
So. Pelvic health, guys. I’ve been working hard at this for a while now, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve been learning what is going to strengthen what, the importance of each exercise, and the reality of my position as a child-bearing mother.
Its not been easy to always sneak away to do my exercises, and while I know the goal is to be able to do them through everyday life events, almost subconsciously, but its important to learn them really well first. While I know how to do them all, I need more practice in order to actually strength my pelvic floor. Its strangely difficult to breathe and flex the right muscles at the same time, haha! Who knew??
The biggest event of today’s appointment was a pelvic floor exam. Through that, I learned that my muscles are not quite as strong as is ideal, and there are a few “imperfections,” so to speak. But with that, there are no real red flags or anything to indicate impending doom.
I asked a lot of questions, and now, the rest is up to me and my well-informed self! I will see my physiotherapist again in about six weeks and see how I’ve done! In that time, I want to make a very conscious effort to do some form of kegel or exercise every day. If anyone desires to remind me, I would GREATLY appreciate it! Even on Facebook, lol! I won’t be embarrassed. Pelvic health is super important, so I can handle it. And if you think to remind me, do a couple yourself!