Not wanting to complain again on my blog but I have had constant backache/lower back pain for 2 days now and its even affecting my sleep (or lack of it as the case maybe) and the thought of a bath wasn't a nice one. I used to love baths but with the heat at the moment, the big bump and the stress of getting in, getting comfortable, trying to wash etc with hardly any room etc means that I have just resorted to showers now (that Bean actually really responds well to).
However, now I am 35 weeks, its "safe" again for me to use lavender which I find so incredibly relaxing and soothing, so I thought I may have a bath to try and feel more relaxed and get the benefits of the lavender oil onto my skin for the backache.
As I slipped into the bath, I instantly felt better. The warm water, bubbles and smell of lavender cuddled my body and I remembered why I loved baths so much pre-pregnancy. It really did help my back and I wished I had run one yesterday.
I laid there for almost an hour (until the water was quite cold!), read my "slummy mummy" book and listed to "magic" on the radio. Heaven.
It actually got me thinking about a water birth. If water can have such a positive affect on my body in relation to pain in my back (which I know I shall also have in labour) then maybe a water birth is a good idea. However, pain relief and water births do not go hand in hand, so we'll have to see how I cope first.
Now I am suitably relaxed, I shall go back to reading my book and make the most of my Sunday afternoon. I shall be having many more baths with lavender now!
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