Have Finally Come To Terms

Dear Christine and all,

It has now been sometime since I posted my first message here and at the time I was scared, didn't really understand what my condition was and what my life would now hold for me, let alone whether or not I would still do the sports I love.

I did give up the breast feeding because my baby just weaned herself off (which was emotional too!) and have had my first period, which was scary because I thought my prolapse was getting worse! - You were right there Christine - talk about an up and down affair!

Well, I finally saw my Gyno and have a confirmed first degree uterine prolapse with slight rectocele and slight cystocele (he examined me literally the day before my first period in nineteen months - which was much heavier than normal so he saw me at my worst). I have been referred by him to their Pelvic Floor Physio, whom I am still waiting to see. However, he told me not to expect my pelvic floor to ever be the same as it was before this last baby.

I am seeing the chiropracter for my pelvis which had, become very unstable again but it has improved very quickly this time.
My acupunturist is going to try a treatment using electrons (like a tens) to stimulate the deeper muscles during the next treatment and I will let you know how that goes. It sounds very promising.
I am also learning pilates which I try to do daily and it seems to help a lot especially as I use the techniques during every day chores.

I read your book from cover to cover the moment it arrived and was very envious of your being able to take time out to heal, walking the beach etc. Wow! Some of your suggestions are very difficult to impliment in my busy family life, but it's all helpful. Certainly I have not been wearing a lot of tight jeans lately and have chosen comfy hipster style joggers instead.
I am constantly thinking posture now! At first it was VERY hard work but now I am uncomfortable if I do not have correct posture! Sitting cross legged on the floor is an absolute breeze! I have also devised some great butt workouts, following your advice.
In fact my figure seems to have improved tenfold even though I have cut down on going to the gym lately as I've been too busy to go!

I have decided NOT to have any more babies as I was never sure I wanted more anyway. The Gyno says if I did then I would become a good candidate for surgery!

All in all I am feeling a lot more positive about my condition, have stopped feeling so terrified that it is going to get worse and instead am taking charge to try and prevent it doing that.

Thanks for your advice at a time when I really needed it. Hopefully I will now be able to manage my condition to a level that I can comfortably live with.

Take care and thanks

Tracey