I had a bad day and night yesterday. Hoping a trip to the pool tonight will at least help me sleep. I see my GP tomorrow about being signed off for longer and am worried about it, but I know there's no way I can do my job like this.
I'm trying to avoid taking the painkillers they've given me too much. Firstly having some pain gives me a reminder that I can't do what I want so it stops me doing things to make it worse. Secondly, much as I've been told it's safe, I do still worry about taking codeine long term, both for me and baby. Thirdly, I'm supposed to be off it for the last 4 weeks anyway, as it can affect his breathing when he's born. I couldn't live with myself if something I did affected his health. I've come so far this time, and he's so special, it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.
Hope you get some respite from the sciatica pain. I'm using a rice pillow I've made (can't use the wheat ones as most contain lavender which brings me out in hives!) to have a bit of gentle heat which is very helpful.
Back to the cross stitch... xx