I haven't had RLP in like a week or so...nothing noticeable anyway (I'm 20w2d). Yesterday and today it came back in a mega way...I didn't really have the sharp pains, it was just a very heavy dull ache...Like borderline bothersome! I feel her kicking so I know she's just fine in there, but when does RLP go away? Even though I KNOW that's all it is, it still just worries me sometimes, especially when it's more noticeable like yesterday and today. Is this just a constant I should continue to expect in waves as I grow, or will it go away?
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Delivery... and you have loose ligaments for up to 3 months pp. Sorry
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Yep, I'm still feeling it at 37ish weeks. No fun
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@pastemoo: As long as I know it's normal! Thanks! I can handle it, it just makes me paranoid sometimes:) To go a while without it, I forget about it, and then it comes back with a vengeance and I worry something's wrong.
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Honestly when I read the title of your post i'm like....uh,never?
Mine hasn't gone away and I'm at 28+2.
It isn't everyday but when it comes it is strong and for a few days. That's how I KNOW I am going through a mini-growth spurt. And at 20w...you should be going through a growth spurt around now too;)Just wait until your pelvis starts expanding and your ribs are cramped....I think all this stuff is just what comes with the territory.
I usually just take a hot shower and lay down on one side with a pillow in between my knees and relax more than usual for the whole couple of days of my growth spurt. -
@jholler25: I had some when going to the hospital in labor. No fun, but yes, normal. I hope it's not too bad for you.
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@FutureMrsMcK: @TurtleDoves: Thanks, ya'll! I just didn't know how long this lasts....Now I'll just try to ignore it and not let it worry me!
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Once I got a body pillow I didn't really notice them anymore.
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Reading this thread actually makes me feel lots better because I still have MAJOR RLP and I'm almost 28 weeks. It was starting to make me worry too!
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@Running Elley: Yeah - the shooting pains I can handle, bc I'm like "Oh, it's just stupid RLP." But the dull deep aches make me worry that something's wrong...I start to slightly get paranoid about PTL or just anything awful in general- ugh!
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@jholler25: It's the deep dull aches that I get most of the time. They almost feel crampy sometimes and it means major paranoia for me lol.
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@Running Elley: Yes! That's what freaks me out..."ALMOST" crampy! It makes me revert to my nuts-ola first tri self and go to the bathroom just for spot checks! Gah!
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I've been getting the deep dull aches lately and was paranoid to the point of crying on Friday.
I'm very glad you asked this question. Thanks for making me feel better. -
So I hate to keep whining about this RLP, but Dude!!! It literally won't stop and my stomach feels so tight! It just feels tight with a heaviness in it, and this annoying dull ache/crampy feeling! Harper just nailed me 3x in a row as I typed this, so I know she's snug as a bug in there, but geez- will the RLP let up and leave me in peace already?!?
I told DH I'm imagining Harper as a little baby Incredible Hulk... like how when he "turns" he gets huge and rips out of all his clothes bc they're too small? That's what I envision her doing to my Ute right now! Ripping it to shreds while she gets huge all of a sudden!!!!
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@jholler25, I totally feel your pain girl, LITERALLY. I've felt like this every day/night for the past two weeks. So uncomfortable
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I'm 29 weeks and am still having them! When I talked to my doc about it, she said to just take tylenol if it became too bad. I've generally avoided that, but sometimes it's so bad... And now that I've read here that it stays post-partum, I am so not excited!
***Definitely ask your doc about what medications to take, I know tylenol is fine, but it's always good to check w/ your doc.
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Mine stopped when I got to the 3rd trimester. it was terrible during the 2nd tri
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@jholler25: do you have a body pillow to sleep with? Seriously that helped me so much! Once I wedged a pillow under that growing belly I felt so much better the next day.
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I agree... getting the body pillow has been a lifesaver when sleeping!
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@jholler25: It just gets worse because it turns into braxton hicks and pelvic bone shifting!
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still feelin' it at 27 weeks --- it flares up from time to time. It will be bad for a couple days, then disappear! I was also hoping it would go away completely!
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This is depressing
I started having them really bad at 10 weeks, you mean I have 30+ more weeks of this! I have the dull persistent kind as well, sharp sometimes if I move strangely.
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Thanks everyone! I am going to look into the body pillow....
I think the heaviness is the most bothersome. It feels really uncomfortable when I also have to pee. Just annoying pressure I could do without. Is this what you guys feel sometimes too?
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Just wanted to report that even though this does not make sense, I did the elliptical trainer tonight and it made my RLP feel better? Like significantly so! I don't get it, but I felt much better on the ET and after I was done working out!
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@jholler25
How has it been this week?
Today the dull heaviness is really bothering me at work. I just want to go home I feel uncomfortable.
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