Dreaded Sciatica

Today I am 33 weeks 3 days, for those of you who don't know a typical pregnancy is 40 weeks (usually 1-2 weeks longer for first time moms). That means I have 6 weeks 4 days until my due date. AH! I feel like I just found out I was pregnant and like Ive been pregnant forever, all at the same time. As far as pregnancies go I have had it super easy. A lot of friends and acquaintances tell me of their sicknesses and hardships, none of which I can relate too. I am a low-risk patient, never got morning sickness, test results were all normal, normal blood pressure, no bed rest and so on. I was able to finish the spring semester of school while working my normal work hours, this was an incredible feat for myself. School was the last thing I wanted to concentrate on and being a waitress really takes a toll on ones feet and back. Any pregnancy ailments I have felt have been from my own doing, pushing myself too hard. About a week or two ago I felt the twinges of Sciatic nerve pain. 

I took this information off whattoexpect.com:

Sciatica During Pregnancy — What It Is

Shooting pain, tingling, or numbness that starts in the back or buttocks and radiates down the backs of your legs. Sciatica is most common in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Sciatica During Pregnancy — What Causes It

At various times throughout your pregnancy, your expanding uterus might put pressure on the sciatic nerve in the lower part of your spine, which causes lower back pain during pregnancy (which often travels throughout the body). When the baby starts to shift into the proper birth position in the third trimester, it can rest directly on the nerve, causing a major pain in the butt (and back, and legs).

Sciatica During Pregnancy — What You Need to Know

Sciatica can be constant or intermittent, depending on whether your baby changes positions. And you might not just experience this lower back pain during pregnancy — it can also stick around for a little while after you've given birth.

I have never had back problems in my life so when the Sciatica started I was completely taken off guard. Its amazing how it affects everything you can and mostly what you cannot do. Physically I have never been restricted before, so it has taken its toll emotionally. Aaron has to force me to lay down or to work less because otherwise I would be go-go-go nonstop, thus hurting myself more. I don't think I will ever be 'okay' with restricting myself physically but as of right now I don't really have a choice.