tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post7158887750357374632..comments2024-01-13T11:12:10.793-05:00Comments on Learning as We Go....: Leg Cramps and LaborTiffany Keenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648506064233918831noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-91990262936314400272011-04-27T06:52:37.018-04:002011-04-27T06:52:37.018-04:00Charlie horses are usually due to insufficient cal...Charlie horses are usually due to insufficient calcium and magnesium. I'm not pregnant but they can be so darn painful! I'd wake up in the middle of the night screaming and wake everyone up.<br />Massaging can help but I've found the best way is to keep your legs elevated higher than your heart. Put a few pillows or cushions underneath your calf and ankle -- pain and the sour aftermath doesn't last as long imo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-49079423677993075492009-08-14T20:40:56.937-04:002009-08-14T20:40:56.937-04:00It's easy for us to say, but try to not focus ...It's easy for us to say, but try to not focus too much on the labor...the anxiety about the unknown is so stressful. For me, early labor felt like a corset tightening way too tight and then there would be complete relief. But, it wasn't the worst pain I ever felt (and I had an unplanned natural labor). At the worst point, the pain was like breaking a toe (every couple of minutes), but then there was momentary relief in between (unlike when you really break a toe). It really wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. Hopefully your labor will be short, and in the end, you'll be so focused on Tucker, you'll forget it all! --JocelynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-46651473825938742172009-08-10T08:22:53.443-04:002009-08-10T08:22:53.443-04:00Those leg cramps were killer! I would even get the...Those leg cramps were killer! I would even get them in my toes, Tiff. Are you getting an epidural? I strongly recommend one. And I also recommend not waiting too long. I put it off, so I was in so much pain that it was hard to sit still by the time they brought the needle. And I hate needles, but I was so happy to see the anesthesiologist! Your pregnancy has been so great that you will prob have an easy labor too. And a precious Tucker to show for it:).Mommy Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818712920716036136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-53602344853505903542009-08-10T01:54:41.773-04:002009-08-10T01:54:41.773-04:00Oh the good ol' pregnancy charlie horses...I&#...Oh the good ol' pregnancy charlie horses...I'd love to tell you those go away in the last few months Tiff-but I wake up every morning scared to stretch my calves for fear of what might happen. Hang in there girl!Mama Perkshttp://www.lifeisfullofperks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-48379878966663728382009-08-08T23:06:15.621-04:002009-08-08T23:06:15.621-04:00yep, it seems like all the preggo stuff (pain, bac...yep, it seems like all the preggo stuff (pain, back aches, cramps, whatever) goes away as soon as that cute little baby is here!!! Maybe its because you forget about yourself and start worrying about the baby...is he cold? is he hot? has he had enough to eat? will he poop? what color is it? its never ending! so.....dont you worry about labor pains and whether or not it will hurt worse or better than those leg cramps, it doesnt matter---either way....that cute baby will be here and you will very soon forget!! love you guys!!!Jeanne Burnetthttp://www.burnettblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-56140423078406220292009-08-08T10:07:01.488-04:002009-08-08T10:07:01.488-04:00I remember those same worries. But, when you'r...I remember those same worries. But, when you're in the thick of it...none of it matters not even the worst of pains. Trust me...you'll be fine and whats funny about the whole thing is that just as you finish giving birth (in whatever way medically necessary) you'll look at that sweet baby and be willing to do it all over again right then and there. It's all such a miracle.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060702078720386739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224460207144504152.post-3529377821080339702009-08-06T20:45:59.735-04:002009-08-06T20:45:59.735-04:00i think leg cramps hurt worse than labor) actuall...i think leg cramps hurt worse than labor) actually lots of things hurt worse than labor so youre good! hang in there momma!katiehttp://ckgaither.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com