Get off my back!

I think the baby is hammering nails into my spine - my back is KILLING me! I've tried sleeping in different positions, soaking in a bath, stretching, but nothing is helping. =[ And then yesterday I read this (which doesn't make me feel any better):

Week 18 of Pregnancy: As Your Posture Shifts
Something else you may be feeling is back pain during your pregnancy. Your growing uterus shifts your center of gravity, and your lower back is pulled forward while your abdomen is thrust out (Oh, fun!). Couple that with the changes that the pregnancy hormone relaxin is instituting — namely relaxing all your ligaments (including those that attach your pelvic bones to your spine) and loosening joints — and that leaves you with backaches and pains. You can reduce back pain by using a foot rest to elevate your feet slightly when sitting. Even when standing, placing one foot on a low stool (Seriously? How am I supposed to carry a stool around with me?) can also take some pressure off your lower back. A long, warm bath can also do wonders for your aching back (LIES!). If you have back pain that just won't quit, be sure to talk to your practitioner about it.

Wonderful, right? Not so much! So for now I have retired my ball chair that I love and am sitting in a normal (boring) office chair that can be lowered so I can put my feet up. At least I haven't started swelling yet (knock on wood).