26 weeks, Day 3 - 2nd Trimester

Yesterday I went for my Physical Therapy. My therapist was Jim. He was a nice guy. He said I have an underlying back issue and my back pain wasn't just because of the pregnancy (which I already knew). So, first he had me rest on my side and applied a heating pad to my back for 15 mins. Then, we did some stretching exercises. Lastly, he taught me some strengthening exercises, and how to sit and subside the pain when I'm at work. The pain subsided a little after he was all done. He asked me if I use a body pillow, and I said no, but I just use a pillow in between my knees. He said that's not doing anything. haha.I will go to therapy again next week. Unfortunately, I have this yucky $40 co-pay. But if it helps relieve some pain, I'd rather pay and do it.

So, I gave in and bought myself a body pillow after my appointment. Brian took me over to babier r us and here's what I got:
Leachco - The Original Snoogle Total Body Pillow

I got mine for $59.99. It fits my body just perfectly. It's the equivalent of 5 standard pillows. Good thing we have a king size bed. So, I used it for the first time last night. Boy, did I sleep like a baby. haha. My back pain was gone in the morning.I was surprised how my body felt when I woke up, like I had finally gotten a good night sleep. I've been talking about how uncomfortable it's been to sleep lately, and I really can say this pillow helped me. It's a pretty firm pillow, and I guess I just needed that kind of a support. My bed and pillows just weren't enough. My pillows aren't firm since I used to be a tummy sleeper, so my pillows are pretty flat. And I didn't want to go buy a bunch of new pillows, especially one pillow itself is about $10? I never thought I could be so comfortable sleeping on my side, I feel like I can't sleep without it now. I've been tossing and turning the past few months, but last night, Brian said I didn't budge. LOL. We'll see how I sleep again tonight, it must have been the combination of the physical therapy and the pillow, but whatever it was, I'm glad I finally got a good night sleep. =)