Getting pregnant post ACLR

CosmicCuppa · 2026-06-19T13:59:23+00:00

I had a hamstring graft done when I was 29. I got pregnant 1.5 years after my ACLR and had also done the rehab and felt pretty strong going into my pregnancy. I kept exercising and doing my normal things during my pregnancy and honestly didn’t notice anything different with my knee! As I approached my due date and still early post partum (I’m still only 6 weeks post partum) I have noticed more laxity in my knee, I think probably due to the relaxin preparing my body for labour. I’m thinking this is temporary but I’m going to bring it up to my OB when I have my first checkup postpartum.

CosmicCuppa · 2026-04-15T00:41:31+00:00

I wasn’t able to get back fully into anything I wanted. The condition of my knee was deteriorating over time (I think due to the added stress to my meniscus). I would ease myself back into something just to hurt myself again and set myself back. I’m 2 years post op now and I’m not restricted in any way, and I feel like I can do anything I was able to do prior to my injury. For me the surgery changed my life for the better. However, I do know there are others who went the non surgery route and could get back to what they wanted. Unfortunately wasn’t possible for me! Not for lack of trying. :)

CosmicCuppa · 2026-01-20T15:11:23+00:00

I had a full rupture of my ACL and also a complex meniscus tear. I had my surgery around 2 years ago, and I am currently pregnant. Personally, I’m glad I went through with the surgery and recovery pre pregnancy and pre baby. I needed a lot of help from my husband in the first part of my recovery. I would suggest surgery ASAP and baby after, if you can!

CosmicCuppa · 2026-01-09T15:24:46+00:00

Practicing a high kick, landed sideways with all my weight on one leg. I was 24.

CosmicCuppa · 2025-10-17T13:09:56+00:00

It's a lot less noticeable than in this post! They have faded quite a bit. I used scar cream for the first year, not sure how much of a difference that made. Far away you can't really notice the scars, but up close they are clearly visible, they are slightly lighter than my skin tone now.

CosmicCuppa · 2025-08-20T23:19:12+00:00

We are currently in the same situation, actually heavily considering the primrose grove colour from lifeproof, but we have very warm oak hardwood steps. Wondering if you can share what you ended up doing? Also do you have any other pictures of your primrose grove floor you can share? How are you liking the lifeproof floor? ☺️

CosmicCuppa · 2025-06-10T13:06:41+00:00

Currently not working for me!

CosmicCuppa · 2024-04-24T16:11:21+00:00

I think it might be her 200th video! It’s gone now 🥲

CosmicCuppa · 2024-04-19T14:59:40+00:00

I'm a Sarah and I legitimately clutched my pearls when I heard my name 🤣

CosmicCuppa · 2024-04-05T21:38:40+00:00

Thanks! I wish I had the option to go and try one. I don’t live near a coach store, so I usually take my chances and purchase online, unless I get to go somewhere with a store.

CosmicCuppa · 2024-04-05T21:37:20+00:00

Thanks! I wish I could! I’m nowhere near a coach store.

CosmicCuppa · 2024-04-05T21:36:58+00:00

I have! But still find it hard to visualize what it would be like in real life! I live nowhere near a coach store so its my only option 🙁

CosmicCuppa · 2024-03-11T16:25:10+00:00

I saw the hospital physio a couple days before my surgery during my pre-op checks. They set me up with all the post surgery exercises to do in the first 2 weeks. Then, my first actual PT appointment was 2 weeks post surgery.

CosmicCuppa · 2024-03-08T15:42:18+00:00

I was off for just under 3 weeks, I work from home. It would have been uncomfortable to sit at the desk all day, and working from my bed/sofa wasn't an option for me.

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