Since bouncing on my ball I've had cramps and a backache for about 2 hours now. Baby feels like he…

Ugh.. That happens to me when I'm on the ball for too long... My crotch just feels so soar, I can't walk or anything. I will say take shorter sessions if your back is hurting. The bouncing is compressing your spine most likely, plus all the extra weight you're carrying, all that can mess up your back.. 😣

I was on it for about 30 minutes granted I don't feel like I have good posture anyway so that could be part of it. He's been moving like crazy too, I must've pissed off the baby. Lol @twinmama_navywife

Maybe he got lower because it's harder for me to close my legs without uncomfortable pain/pressure. @twinmama_navywife

You wanna keep up good posture while on it. I usually have something in front of me for support and to remind me to keep my back at a good angle. The bouncing is good for strengthening everything but if you do it wrong or too much you can really mess up your back..

Oh also I read this online about bouncing on the ball, make sure there is enough air in the ball so your hips are above your knees when you bounce. It saves your hips from further pain. I had my ball deflated too much and read that and after I filled it with more air it made a huge difference.

I would keep you legs spread open while on the ball if that's what you meant.

I was hoping I didn't have it inflated too much. I saw one site said to do it where your knees were parallel or above your hips and another said to have your hips about 4" below your knees. I was thinking a chair would help too. I already have back pain constantly because I have large boobs but usually it's my upper back that hurts with that and this is my lower back that hurts. I'll have to be more careful. Thanks for the tips! @twinmama_navywife

Haha I had replied before I saw your new reply. Sorry lol! Im laying on the couch now and its uncomfortable. I need a pillow between my legs lol @twinmama_navywife

I constantly have a pillow between my legs, one under my stomach, and one behind my back 😆 the ultimate support cushion

@twinmama_navywife did you ever buy a maternity pillow ?

@emkasting, I did. It flattened out and it didn't seems to give enough support that I really needed. At night I now have a regular body pillow behind me kind of under me/my back, to support my back more (and to help reflux) and a blanket my mom had made me because it's thicker and firmer to support my belly because of how heavy it is. Honestly the body pillow was a waste of money.

I bought that 3 piece boppy one target sells. It's just ok was too expensive for what it was in my opinion. @emkasting