Two weeks ago, at about 22 weeks gestation, I started getting aches along the left side of my ribs, where the upper arm comes into contact with the torso. I initially mistook it for muscle soreness from swimming, but it only hurt when I was sitting or laying still. It hurt especially more after I ate. I forced myself to eat smaller meals frequently instead of big meals to help ease the pressure on my ribs. This week the pain has subsided, but will come back if I attempt to lay on my side to sleep. Everything I've read online has recommended against back sleep. My doctor also asked me to not sleep on my back. But I figure I can trust my body on this one, since the advice also tells expecting moms not to worry if they wake up on their backs. Back sleep it is.
The second trimester has otherwise been pretty smooth. I did have two small back to back colds in the last two weeks (and another cold sore), but did not experience the exhaustion I went through with the cold during the first trimester. And although my sciatica hasn't improved, it hasn't gotten worse either. I can put up with the numb calf and foot as long as I'm decently mobile.
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