I’ve been feeling terribly sore these days, and I buckled and booked in with my chiropractor today. I know I’ve bragged him up in the past, but I really love my chiropractor! It seems I’ve found some amazing health care professionals in this city, and I feel very blessed.
I’ve complained a lot about pelvic and pubic pain, and I’ve seen him several times for these reasons. At one point I was treated a few times rather close together, and my pubic pain was sooo much better! Not gone, but it was a large improvement. What more could I ask for? Realistically, I’m pregnant, and can expect to be achy, right?
Wrong, apparently.
I went to Dr. Mike on my own today, as the earliest appointment I could get was right over Dekker’s nap time, so Brady stayed home with him and I drove to the city on my own, blasting Anberlin in the car. I got in right away and told the doctor right away that I was super sore. He asked where and I said in my pelvis and right on my pubic bone. That was the part where I learned that I had never specified my pubic bone to him before! I suppose I subconsciously didn’t want to say “pube” to someone I don’t really know, but he took it very seriously. How long had I had pain there, when did I feel it the worst, etc. I lay down on his table and he teeter tottered my hips around a little bit and confirmed that my pelvis was way out of place. Weirdly enough, having that affirmation that I wasn’t making it up was relief in itself. He did a whole different treatment on me today, and what I appreciated the most was the explanation that came along with the appointment. He pulled out the little skeleton guy and showed me how everything is put together. He explained that it takes a lot to damage a pelvis outside of pregnancy, but when all those tendons start to loosen up, preparing for delivery, things can get out of place and it will REALLY hurt! Every step, every roll over in bed, every move! All things considered, this isn’t a pain that I should have to just tolerate, and he said its actually an easy fix, he just needed to know it was happening and I had neglected to tell him. Well that will NEVER happen again! I have more knowledge after today, more instruction, more treatment, and I know when I need to go back to keep feeling better.
It was strange after I left. I felt amazing relief, just knowing that I wasn’t making everything up. Maybe that sounds a little ridiculous, but so much of this discomfort I have passed off as just being pregnancy aches and pains, but Dr Mike can make it so I don’t have to suffer so bad! I was relieved that he took me so seriously, asked lots of questions, and as always, was super respectful while treating me. Considering my issues have most often been with my pelvis, tailbone, pubic bone, etc., he does a really great job of covering the bases and making sure that I’m being respected, and that he is also protected as a professional. I left feeling very relaxed, and completely exhausted from having my body worked on so much. But I have very high hopes. He educated me on what to watch for and I have instructions to come back in earlier if certain concerns or pains arise. I appreciate that clinic so much!
After my chiropractic appointment I grabbed a few groceries and headed to my moms to drop off a few cds of pictures. I went home from there to my house smelling of the honey chicken Brady had put on while I was gone. Jerilee came for supper, bearing gifts for both of my kids š Psh! And you say you never bring anything when you come over!!!!! I love you! Thanks for loving my family.
Brady and I are all cuddled in for the night, Dekker is quiet, and I’m looking forward to an episode or two of How I Met Your Mother before lights out. Hoping for a pain-free sleep. Maybe after today, I won’t feel like tearing my legs off in the middle of the night…