Let me introduce you to my new stance. It's not comfortable.
Thursday afternoon I felt a twinge in my lower back that usually tells me it's about to go out. But it can't be!! It just went out two months ago! Oh, but it can be. By evening I was hunched over once again, like a little old lady. What a cruel joke.
It really puts meaning into the part of your prayer (I know you all say it too!) when you thank Heavenly Father for your health. I know I'll be ship shap in 4-5 days, but what if I wasn't? What if I was one of those people who had to deal with chronic pain? I can't imagine. There's nothing worse than being limited by your own body, consequently making you feel unproductive or useless.
This back back pain alone is pretty debilitating. I can't lift Collin for very long, or far for that matter. And it's worse this time. I can't even get relief laying down. It's just too painful. I finally fell asleep last night on my side, in the fetal position. I took a couple Advil, but for some reason I just don't want to take too much medicine. I'm kind of weird about pills, sometimes I have no problem popping them in, and other times I just feel like I should do it on my own.
Yesterday evening I was sick of being inside and so we went to Babies R' Us and then to dinner with some friends. After walking a few minutes, my upper body is pretty much horizontal (much worse than the picture) and I'm a little embarrassed for myself because people stare and I'm sure they understand why I'm hunched over, but just in case, I feel like holding up a big sign that says, "Yes onlookers- my back went out. I know I should be at home resting, but I'm bored so don't judge!!" And thankfully Trav isn't embarrassed to be seen with me. Or maybe he is, but he knows well enough to not let me know.
There is a silver lining. At least it seized up this weekend and not next weekend when all the Halloween parties are and we have a guest staying with us. And I always know there is an end in sight. Unlike those who suffer with much more serious health issues. So, I guess I shouldn't complain. And I feel like I can still truthfully say, "Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing me with good health."
6 comments:
Has mom sent a care package of oil rememdy's yet? I know, have you tried laying on your back with your knees pulled into your chest and rolling back and forth? you know, grandpa's excersing routinge we used to do with him:)Sorry, that's bummer. Cute family pics though!
Does it help if I think you look really cute even with a horizontal stance.... (horizontal stance? does that even make sense?) anyways. Thank you for the math problem help, I would of been stuck in that fabric store for hours and hours with out you!
The good news is....you look hot.
I would give anything to see you hobbling thru Babies R Us. I might have pointed and laughed. Or I would feel bad for your pain.
{and laugh when you walked away}
Feel better soon.
I am sorry about your back, I hope you start to feel better soon. Have fun with all the Halloween parties.
Steph I can't even imagine! I just signed our family up for a gym membership because I told Shaun we have to take better care of ourselves. Not saying that you don't but bottom line, we do have to be so grateful everyday for our health and do our best to keep our bodies in tip top shape. Oh boy do I have a long way to go =)
What is it about being a mom that has us throw our backs out? I actually had the same thought you did, can this really be happening again I just got better from this. So how have you been making yours better. I feel that "twinge" (and I know EXACTLY what you're talking about) almost every other time I exercise and can't help think to myself, this is pathetic. I'm not even working out that hard but trying to do something. I went almost a month w out exercising a couple months ago, because it happened again and it makes me nervous to even try again. I've been having my pt friend come over this last week and she's helped because I know my body well enough to know my back is in trouble AGAIN. Let me know if you figure out any remedies.
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