sweet dreams
December 31, 2012So this is my Munirah story.
I’ve recently passed my first trimester and my energy level is back to normal. It’s true what they say, once you’re in your second trimester you should feel much better and the nausea or whatnot will disappear hopefully. For me, Alhamdulillah I’m back at work and kicking everyone’s butt, but what hasn’t gone away is… my back pain.
*cries a river*
This must be due to me wearing heels constantly pre-pregnancy that even now when I wear flats all the time, my past is still haunting me. I’m a bit worried because I’m not even halfway through my pregnancy and the back pain sometimes is unbearable. Don’t even want to think how I’ll be at 6-7 months when the baby’s bigger.
Mom bought me a Dr. Backbone and I loveeeeee her. It’s so good and it really helps ease the pain. Highly recommended by me.
But then night comes and I toss and turn. No position is right. I googled “Back pain during pregnancy” and most of the websites are telling me to be more active. So I walk a lot, I think about swimming and stuff (the thought that counts, really…) but still my back hurts. I was advised to take it easy and rest. The more I rest and lie down, the more my body aches.
Wearing a denim shirt from House of DollÂ
Sometimes I’m just like “WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO OMGGGGG”
A lot of my friends are going through the same thing, so they recommended me this one maternity pillow. It’s huge, moon-shaped and so comfortable. I was desperate, so Dean and I went to a few places to find. We finally found one from Mothercare and grabbed that last one.
“Baby, wait!” I stopped Dean. I examined the pillow and paused. “I don’t like the pattern on this one. It’s not pretty.”
Dean rolled his eyes and paid at the counter, ignoring my very important request.
So I tried it out and man… it’s so awesome. It’s like having a huge bantal peluk that is just comforting you and telling you 9 months will fly by.
Guess who also sibuk?
When we went to bed that night, Dean looked at me with envy. “So umm… how do you like your new pillow? It looks so good….”
“It’s so awesome omg. I’m naming it Moon.”
“Moon? Like that waiter in the restaurant we always go?”
I suddenly had an image of his face and me hugging the pillow didn’t seem too cool.
“Oh man, that spoiled it… Ok, Moon, Mun…hmmm… Ok I’m naming it Munirah then,” and I snuggled up to it even more, smiling.
“Do you think we can go back and get me one too?”
“Awww you want your own Munirah?”
“Can you not? I have a cousin named Munirah.”
Good. So he’ll never steal it from me again.
haha this is so funny! what a classic name. i hv the same pillow too from DreamGenii but at the moment it is being underutilized. going to be 7 mos soon.. but I hardly use it. bazir aje! anyway if yr backpain is really disturbing you, i’d suggest for you to see Dr Twink Lim a certified chiro for pregnant mom. her clinic is in Bangsar. good reviews!
Vivy, you can visit a chiropractor (there is a lady chiro at Bangkung Row) to check on you back pain. Also, do some exercise. There is this Fit For 2 at BV2, Level 3. I was working out there from 6 weeks on, all the way till 40 weeks,even the night before I admitted for delivery. Totally backpain free. Enjoy your pregnancy, you will miss it very very much
Vivy, you can visit a chiropractor (there is a lady chiro at Bangkung Row) to check on you back pain. Also, do some exercise. There is this Fit For 2 at BV2, Level 3. I was working out there from 6 weeks on, all the way till 40 weeks,even the night before I admitted for delivery. Totally backpain free. Enjoy your pregnancy, you will miss it very very much
comel la vivy n pillow tu
hi munirah!ni oso want to get one munirah for me.. oso had backpain..
vivyy! you are si comel! i love u! i wish you would reply me once. just say tq or whatnot. huhu.take care!and enjoy munirah!
Hey Vivy, you reminded me of ‘The Back-Up Plan’ Movie, there was this one scene where preggy J.Lo can’t sleep without her maternity pillow. And her BF is so mad with the pillow because it was like replacing him. Haha. It was so funny! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLdz-9HH8hw
my gynae advice me to take additional calcium tablet. one day once to ease the backpain. 1 week before the wedding, l fell from the stairs and the back start to ache! and after kawen (shit, bunting pelamin) at 5th week sakit. so there, 1 tablet of calcium till delivery. It’s good for you and for your baby too. Both getting the calcium.
omg look so comforting..
Hahaha..suddenly it reminded me with The Back Up Plan movie. Hilarious! =D
you and dean are so adorable ^o^
Congrats on yr pregnancy dear! No two pregnancy are the same . so enjoy every moment of it no matter how in pain u r dear. rajin2 baca any surah alquran dear. Insya allah it will make you a stronger n brave person waktu nak bersalin nanti.
My name is Munira without ‘h’ & I love that pillow. Haha.
Omg i have a cousin named munirah and we call her moon. lol.nni love your writing la. you’re just naturally funny.
happy new year, vivi! :DD you still remain an inspiration.
I WANT ONE!
I want that Munirah too! My back pain is killing me right now, can’t even get enough sleep. I’m at my 37 weeks. I’ll stalk Mothercare later. Need that pillow so bad. Huhu~
Hi Vivy, congrats on ur pregnancy! Btw i own 1 of this too due to a back pain i encounter during pregnancy & i tell u, it became my new sleeping companion.. hee! Now my lil one use it too… May you have a smooth pregnancy & have fun!