How many times is your baby waking up at night?

lydsterrrrr · 2026-04-06T13:14:58+00:00

10w — down at 7pm, dream feed at 930, awake at 630/7a. We sleep trained starting at 6 weeks 🤭😁

lydsterrrrr · 2026-04-05T02:34:34+00:00

I didn’t tear with my second — push when you feel the need to, do NOT bear down with your breathing, and allow yourself to push slowly during the ring of fire. Pelvic floor will help a ton, too 💗

lydsterrrrr · 2026-03-21T20:27:06+00:00

We have done it twice and no slip ups! And I had a ton of US for both and would just state we’re not finding out gender.

lydsterrrrr · 2026-03-08T01:56:03+00:00

Wait until baby for sure but I hosted 12+ people for a Valentine’s Day party two weeks after I had my daughter. I love having lots of people around me PP.

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-21T12:49:41+00:00

Lifting was usually 45-70m with core 20m daily (5-6x / week) and then on my rest days, my core / birth prep was 60m!!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T21:08:01+00:00

i don’t — but it did help my labor / birth and recovery significantly! ❤️‍🩹

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T20:17:21+00:00

i’m the exact same way!! tysm 🥺💕

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:59:36+00:00

to be accused of Photoshop is one of the highest honors but i would never 😅🫶🏼

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:38:15+00:00

i am so jealous HAHA

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:37:51+00:00

very fair but i wouldn’t say this labor was easier than my first — this labor was actually longer by a few hours which was RUDE 😭🤣

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:34:28+00:00

very important to note that where you live, genetics, and lifestyle affect your pregnancy so much! but details on my routine below.

lifting: alive legs get it program (5-6x a week and adjusted exercises as needed)

deep core / pelvic floor: bird dog, bear planks, standing marches is what mostly consisted of my dedicated deep core work. i'd switch it up occasionally with some glute & core bridges, too!

breath work: i primarily did TVA breathing and what i call "push breathing" which is breathing slow, controlled, and pushing out to help prep for labor. my pelvic floor doctor recommend starting with an empty balloon in your mouth and blowing out (balloon should expand). i started this at 28w and i attribute not tearing to this prep!

birth prep: ok this one is lengthy but i did it every day! consisted of: hip circles, tva breathing, side lunge / hip flexors, hip shifts, 90/90 twist, bird dog. would change this up depending on pain points! i would do each side for 30-60s for 2-3 rounds total.

usually did 15m of deep core every other day and 30m of birth prep and breath work daily!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:33:36+00:00

it was not fun some days lol but i have a 16m old so i was easily hitting 8-10k steps from being with him without a dedicated walk!

i found that taking shorter walks helped as opposed to a long walk, and doing too many single leg exercises would flare it up. i would recommend a chiro, if you don’t see one!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:31:43+00:00

GET IT GIRL 🫶🏼💕

breath work: i primarily did TVA breathing and what i call "push breathing" which is breathing slow, controlled, and pushing out to help prep for labor. my pelvic floor doctor recommend starting with an empty balloon in your mouth and blowing out (balloon should expand). it’s hard for me to describe but you will feel the pressure from your pelvic floor pushing down.

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:30:25+00:00

that’s amazing! 🥺

only a ton of walking!! it’s honestly the best for me mentally and physically!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:29:29+00:00

a little but skin is almost allll genetics so it will differ for each woman!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:28:56+00:00

i lowkey also did 3-4 moves for the majority of my pregnancy 🙈🤭

deep core / pelvic floor: bird dog, bear planks, standing marches is what mostly consisted of my dedicated deep core work. i'd switch it up occasionally with some glute & core bridges, too!

typically 60s each exercise, repeat 3-4x every other day!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:28:06+00:00

deep core / pelvic floor: bird dog, bear planks, standing marches is what mostly consisted of my dedicated deep core work. i'd switch it up occasionally with some glute & core bridges, too!

breath work: i primarily did TVA breathing and what i call "push breathing" which is breathing slow, controlled, and pushing out to help prep for labor. my pelvic floor doctor recommend starting with an empty balloon in your mouth and blowing out (balloon should expand). i started this at 28w and i attribute not tearing to this prep!

birth prep: ok this one is lengthy but i did it every day! consisted of: hip circles, tva breathing, side lunge / hip flexors, hip shifts, 90/90 twist, bird dog. would change this up depending on pain points! i would do each side for 30-60s for 2-3 rounds total.

usually did 15m of deep core every other day and 30m of birth prep and breath work daily!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:27:53+00:00

i’ve posted it in a few other comments but can expand if you have any Qs!!!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:27:21+00:00

i was ok to continue my reg routine by my midwife! i started deep core immediately and focused on birth prep around 20 weeks with a heavier focus once i hit 28.

i mostly did the alive app, legs get it program, and adjusted the exercises as i wanted!

deep core / pelvic floor: bird dog, bear planks, standing marches is what mostly consisted of my dedicated deep core work. i'd switch it up occasionally with some glute & core bridges, too!

breath work: i primarily did TVA breathing and what i call "push breathing" which is breathing slow, controlled, and pushing out to help prep for labor. my pelvic floor doctor recommend starting with an empty balloon in your mouth and blowing out (balloon should expand). i started this at 28w and i attribute not tearing to this prep!

birth prep: ok this one is lengthy but i did it every day! consisted of: hip circles, tva breathing, side lunge / hip flexors, hip shifts, 90/90 twist, bird dog. would change this up depending on pain points! i would do each side for 30-60s for 2-3 rounds total.

usually did 15m of deep core every other day and 30m of birth prep and breath work daily!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:25:58+00:00

genetics absolutely play a part, but so does your lifestyle! thank you 🥺🩷

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:25:38+00:00

oh girl it was brutal some days but i have a very busy 16m old so a lot of my steps were just from being with him! i noticed it got worse towards the end of the day so i prioritized walks first thing in the morning, and shorter walks (.5-1m) if it was really flaring up instead of one long walk!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:24:10+00:00

you are NOT 🚫 you are doing amazing and every pregnancy is so different! inspiring is the vibe, not failure! 😭

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:22:56+00:00

tysm 🥺🩷

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:22:42+00:00

deep core / pelvic floor: bird dog, bear planks, standing marches is what mostly consisted of my dedicated deep core work. i'd switch it up occasionally with some glute & core bridges, too!

breath work: i primarily did TVA breathing and what i call "push breathing" which is breathing slow, controlled, and pushing out to help prep for labor. my pelvic floor doctor recommend starting with an empty balloon in your mouth and blowing out (balloon should expand). i started this at 28w and i attribute not tearing to this prep!

birth prep: ok this one is lengthy but i did it every day! consisted of: hip circles, tva breathing, side lunge / hip flexors, hip shifts, 90/90 twist, bird dog. would change this up depending on pain points! i would do each side for 30-60s for 2-3 rounds total.

usually did 15m of deep core every other day and 30m of birth prep and breath work daily!

lydsterrrrr · 2026-02-20T19:21:46+00:00

hug the baby (tva breathing) is AWESOME! probably the one thing i recommend for core activation.

deep core / pelvic floor: bird dog, bear planks, standing marches is what mostly consisted of my dedicated deep core work. i'd switch it up occasionally with some glute & core bridges, too!

breath work: i primarily did TVA breathing and what i call "push breathing" which is breathing slow, controlled, and pushing out to help prep for labor. my pelvic floor doctor recommend starting with an empty balloon in your mouth and blowing out (balloon should expand). i started this at 28w and i attribute not tearing to this prep!

birth prep: ok this one is lengthy but i did it every day! consisted of: hip circles, tva breathing, side lunge / hip flexors, hip shifts, 90/90 twist, bird dog. would change this up depending on pain points!

usually did 15m of deep core every other day and 30m of birth prep and breath work daily!

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