We've had this thing lately where Lily thinks it is a game to run away from us. Like, a really funny game that requires looking back at us and laughing maniacally. I can't tell you how many discussions she and I have had about not running away from Mommy, staying close, stopping when I say stop etc. Nothing seems to sink in. She says ok and that she understands, but inevitably does it again. Sometimes within seconds of said discussion. Even discipline like leaving the area and going home doesn't seem to deter it.
Well yesterday we were at the park and she took off once again. Now, she doesn't run into the street or anything, but I am nine months pregnant and can't move quickly enough to even just keep her in my sight for long. Therefore, standing still and calling her back is not an option. She gets too far too fast. The only way I have found to deal with it is to run the few steps to catch her before she gets very far. This time I had to run about 5 steps and on about step 3 I felt something pull or strain in my pelvis. By the time I caught her we both sort of tripped and fell to our knees. I was in a lot of pain and upset and a little scared at how quickly she could get away from me. I sat and held her in front of me trying to explain to her why she couldn't do it and I just started crying. She looked at me so worried and lost it. The poor kid was wiping my tears, she didn't understand why I was so upset and seeing me cry made her cry. It was the saddest thing.
We sat there and talked and cried. She hugged me and said ok Mama, sorry Mama. The rest of the day she listened, stayed close, and stopped when I asked her to. Maybe I finally got through.
{Yes, that's what it looks like.}
The downside to all of this? I think I may have separated my pelvis. It took me 30 min to push the stroller home from the park, a walk that would normally take 10 at a leisurely pace. I can't say there weren't a few silent tears on the way, but at least my girl couldn't see those.
I've had a really hard time the past few weeks not being able to do everything that I would like to do with Lily. I have had a lot of hip pain, even prior to whatever I did yesterday, and it has made it hard for me to take her on longer walks and to the park. Even getting her in and out of the car is difficult. Don't even get me started on when she woke up crying from her nap the other day (mean molar I think). I picked her up to rock in the chair, she fell back asleep... and I was stuck. I literally could not get out of the chair while holding her little sleeping self. Luckily I had my phone with me or I would have been bored to tears because she continued to sleep for 4 more hours (it had been a rough night the night before). I wanted her to get some good sleep, but I finally had to wake her up so I could pee. Haha, oh my what we do for our kids. I know it is only a few more weeks of being so pregnant, but I also know a newborn will bring new challenges. I just have a hard time admitting that there are some things I simply cannot do right now. I'm like WAY pregnant.
Anyway, all of this is to say that ouch, I really hurt myself. Anyone out there have any experience with a separated pelvis?
