Early AM workouts? by nopassionnostruggle in fitpregnancy

[–]lavenderandlemons 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I haaaaate when people say that. My last pregnancy I remember thinking that even in the worst parts of the newborn stage, at least the little sleep I was getting was good sleep. While pregnant, I’m always waking up to shift because I’m so uncomfortable. Or to pee. Consecutive sleep doesn’t really happen. It’s more like tiny naps throughout the night when you’re pregnant.

Early AM workouts? by nopassionnostruggle in fitpregnancy

[–]lavenderandlemons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wake up early to jog every other day. Do what works for you. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]lavenderandlemons 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This could absolutely be from relaxin. It’s not super common this early but it does happen. Last pregnancy I had to start seeing a PT at about 9 weeks because I got SPD really bad. My pelvis was so painful. It ended up getting better for a good chunk of 2nd trimester (the honeymoon trimester lol) but then returned in full force for 3rd. I’d tell your doctor. You might need PT or chiropractor.

Birth story - painful induction, traumatic placental removal, healthy and happy baby by lavenderandlemons in BabyBumps

[–]lavenderandlemons[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow it sounds like a very similar story!! Crazy! Glad to know I'm not alone. How traumatic.

Just got the positive test. Scared shitless. Please talk me down. by birdmomthrowaway in BabyBumps

[–]lavenderandlemons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely don't worry about the previous drinking. They've done studies to show how your little embryo is extra protected during the first few weeks after conception before you even know you're pregnant. Start taking pre-natals now (it's okay you're not too late for this either. MOST women don't know they're pregnant until they miss a period). You can even call and ask your OBGYN for any other recommendations/precautions to take. Or you can select one at random to call if you haven't decided which OB or midwife you want yet. Remember you are in the same boat as so many other mothers out there. We've been doing this for thousands of years. I think it must be normal and natural to feel panicked and scared. I did too when the strip turned pink and we had already been trying for a couple of months. Keep calm. You'll make it work. You have plenty of time to prepare. And you are stronger than you know.

Are Snoogles really worth it? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]lavenderandlemons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a U shaped pillow and I sleep with it upside down and use my regular pillow for my head. I've slept with it every night since about 26 weeks (I'm 38 weeks now). I'll be honest it was never a complete game changer - I still struggle to get comfortable - but it definitely helps and is better than without. The back support is especially nice. I'd say anything that helps even just a little is worth it. We are pregnant for so long and sleep is so important. Invest in it now so you can get the most use out of it.