Just Another Manic Mommy

Dear Manic Mommy: Hi how are you? I am 28 weeks pregnant and I have been feeling pressure down in my pelvic area for about a week and mild Braxton Hicks contractions. I know Braxton Hicks are normal, but I don't think the pressure is. I have two other kids but I don't remember experiencing this with them. What can it be?

Manic Mommy: Hey! I'm great, thank you for asking. And congrats on your third pregnancy! Third time's a charm, that's for sure. I wouldn't worry too much about the low pressure, but you should mention it to your doctor at your next visit. Very likely it's your ligaments stretching in preparation for the baby. I remember that excruciating pain down really low, how it almost felt like your vagina was going to fall out of your body, right? Isn't that how it feels? It's crazy stuff!

And with all the day-to-day stuff you're already doing with two kids, and having had two pregnancies already, everything with the third pregnancy is so much more pronounced and everything in your body is so much more stretched.

I know it's not that easy to do, but take more breaks during the day and rest as much as you can. Lots of luck and the third baby ROCKS! Have fun with your sweetie pie! Now go lie down!