Ouch

My abdominal muscles hurt a lot. I'm hoping that taking it easy for the weekend and the Arnica and Comfrey that Courtenay recomended will help. Chuck stepped right in as soon as he got home and had Rachel in bed and asleep before 6:00. Then he ran out to get his own dinner (and some ice cream for me) but not before he got me my heat pack. I got a chance to rest on couch and nearly fell asleep.

I have a massage tomorrow. That sould help. My neck, shoulder and back muscles are pretty sore too from compensating so much. Courtenay said I can start taking Bromelain next Wednesday. That should help heal my muscles. I hope it does. The thought of spending the next four weeks plus like this in unbearable. Not only am I in pain, but I feel pretty useless. I can't even pick up Rachel. How am I supposed to take care of her all week by myself if I can't even pick her up?

We'll see how the next week goes. I have another appointment with the midwife in a week and am not afraid to make one sooner if I need to. My parents will be done with the HCT show after this weekend so I'm hoping I can count on them for some help this next week. They were great help this week already. I had my aunt Cindy over this afternoon and she'll be back next Thursday too. My friend Megan is planning to come over tomorrow afternoon for some play time with Rachel too. I'm glad I have people I can count on.

I need my rest. I'm going to bed.