The Nerve of It All

When I was pregnant with Caroline, I would get these sharp shooting pains down my left leg. They would start at my lower back and go down to just about behind my knee. These pains would hurt severely and would come and go. One day they would be there and the next gone. I couldn't figure it out. I asked my OB what was going on and he said that it was probably my sciatic nerve that was causing the problem. He said a lot of the problem was because I was pregnant AND because I tended to carry Owen on that hip which would throw my back out of alignment. He suggested to have Adam carry Owen and if I had to carry him, to carry Owen on my right hip.

First of all, being right handed, that's just a little more than awkward for me. Second of all, being right handed that is not feasible as it's more than awkward for me. Third, well you get the idea.




Over the last few days, I've noticed this pain coming back (let me reassure you that I am NOT PREGNANT! I may look like it-which a whole other issue - but I am NOT!). I could be walking along just fine and the very next step I take with my left foot I get the same sharp shooting pain down my left leg. I called my Dad tonight to make sure it was the same thing that I was experiencing and he's pretty sure it is. This time the remedy would be take some Advil to alleviate the pain and possible swelling, put a piece of plywood under my side of the bed to allow my back muscles to relax, and don't carry Caroline or Owen on that hip. Excuse me?! I told my Dad that the next time she's crying I'll call him and have him tell her that mommy can't pick her up and carry her because of her back and that really it's all Caroline's fault anyway that I have to carry her.

How in the world am I suppose to get rid of this pain and have my back heal, all the while not being able to pick up or carry my daughter?