PS

PS stands for pubic symphysis.  WebMD describes it this way: "The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a narrow section of cartilage and ligament. This is called the pubic symphysis... As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can temporarily separate. This is not a dangerous condition. But it can be painful."

Um, yeah it can.  I'm not terribly worried about it, but I do think the PS is painful this pregnancy in part because my right SI is not moving at all and it's likely compensating for that.  The PT gave me some exercises to try to strengthen the area's muscles. 

WebMD continues: "A separated pubic symphysis can take 3 to 8 months to heal on its own. For most women with this condition, pain or discomfort lingers for about 2 months after childbirth."

I do hope it ends up resolving on its own.  I know some women with SI problems who also have PS problems, because everything down there is connected.  Some have even had to have a plate surgically installed to re-join the PS.  So, this may or may not be a long term issue.  I will report on it as I go, of course.

Conert Standing

Last night our church did its Christmas concert.  I was able to stand and sing for about 45 minutes of the concert, even with a uterus the size of a soccer ball (according to babycenter.com).  I sat for the last two songs, but I was hidden on stage behind the congas.  I would never have been able to dream of standing so long before my iFuse.  I am doing very well this morning, too.  So, no negative after-effects, probably in part because I listened to my body and sat when I needed to.