Back to the support hose....I used to wear full hose that cost about $130 each and I went through about two each pregnancy...now I wear truform silicone thigh highs at 30-40mmh compression (it is not worth it for me to get a lesser compression), that cost about $35 and work great!!! People say, "how can you wear them everyday?" and I say, "how can't I?" I am protecting my legs for future pregnancy's and I pretty much can't walk with out them!!!
I had surgury on one vien after my eighth child, the doctor said he would wait till I was done having kids to do the surgury, but I was 33 and still going strong, so he agreed. He said it would just come back...but I have had 3 other kids since and it is fine.
Every morning before I get out of bed...I have to elevate my feet and put on my hose (or legs as I call them) one foot at a time...then I am off for the day...you should see me when I am about 8 months pregnant and can barely reach my feet....my husband says he is going to video tape me to win a lots of money or show it to my children to scare them in the the convent or priesthood...yes, it is that funny and strange!!!
In the summer I usually put them on in the morning and take them off right before I head off to the pool to sit and lounge in the baby pool for the day. I also try to wear a long sarong to hide my legs...why can't we wear full suits and leggings like they used too???
In the winter I wear them all day and take them off before I take a shower. They keep me warm and my legs strong!!!
I can't complain about wearing support hose, it is way worth it...I have friends who get sick all day, are on bed rest, have to go on medication, have to go through lots of hoops to keep the baby healthy...so support hose are worth it...yes, even if my varicose veins look like a road map of New York City...it is way worth it, have you seen how cute my kids are???
Well, if nothing else it gives my husband something to laugh about in the morning!!!THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
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Ho ho Sam! I feel for you! I can just picture you at 7 months plus fighting with the hose! I am with you 100%. It is totally worth it!
I think wearing hose in pregnancy for any woman is an athletic event, but you are do right about this being hard and harder as you get older and yes, most definitely worth it. Sam you can reap a whole harvest of vocations with the sacrifices offered up of having to wear those things in summer, YIKES! And I will pray for you!
You are such an inspiration!
Hi, I'm a new reader, Ellen Connoly recommended your blog. I just got the $130 stocking version you mentioned for my third pregnancy, I'll have to try your more economical solution next time! My legs are so much better almost instantly after birth, are yours the same way?
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