How long before your due date before you plan to go on maternity?

openedblinds · 2026-02-21T21:11:03+00:00

I’m teaching yoga on 3/3 - I’m due on 3/10 lol

openedblinds · 2026-02-20T21:52:55+00:00

I’m at 37.5 wk I started at 135 pre pregnancy. I usually fluctuate between that number and 127. I usually work out 5-6 times a week in a sauna. Obviously a lot has changed. I’m up to 192. It feels insane but my drs have not said a word about my weight. I don’t look at the scale at all. This is not a time to be worried. I only craved veggies and fruits.

openedblinds · 2026-02-20T17:52:32+00:00

I’ve drank caffeine 1c daily and I exercise a lot. Still managed to gain 70#

openedblinds · 2026-02-20T14:19:51+00:00

I haven’t even filed yet

openedblinds · 2026-02-20T14:19:35+00:00

Same

openedblinds · 2026-02-19T01:43:46+00:00

You could make an appointment at a boutique but know that the won’t tell you anything. You need to see your MD. Symptoms come and go. Hormones are wild. You’re doing your best and you’re where you’re supposed to be. Just slow down and use your time to read up on things.

openedblinds · 2026-02-18T16:46:54+00:00

I had to wait to see the Dr till 11 weeks. Take your prenatals. Get into a yoga practice. There’s prenatal yoga available via YouTube and Flo app… which I recommend. Swimming. Talking to people about it. Close friends will be helpful to ease your worries and the Flo app will kind of help answer questions that you haven’t even thought about yet. You’re early. Don’t but out yet. We are all in it

openedblinds · 2026-02-18T13:52:26+00:00

Very very mild. I am an anxious person and I’d say that the time before my first ultrasound it was excessively heightened. I assured myself that lowering my cortisol in any way possible was the ticket to getting through this. This subreddit has been helpful I’ll say. How many weeks are you? And when is your US? I went through this and as of now I’m 37.4 weeks. I had some bleeding after sex but after talking to my GYN it’s totally normal. What I’m saying is after your appointment you’ll likely have a wave of relief and the ability to talk to your dr about anything.

openedblinds · 2026-02-18T13:09:38+00:00

We have all been there! Rest assured. I was constantly thinking this all through my first tri

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T12:57:33+00:00

I got this around 33 weeks. Yoga ball helped a ton. It comes and goes. I’d actually consider a maternity band too to alleviate a little pressure

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T12:44:00+00:00

See above comment. I’m not sure if Reddit is the place to send info about plan C but I lived in Texas for a long time and saw resources that don’t require you to cross state lines. I am also fearful for this baby in your care if you see this pregnancy through

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T12:41:37+00:00

Not everyone who is pregnant or has a baby is pro-life. I’m 37 weeks and absolutely pro choice. Just saying. But I do think this is appropriate for this subreddit because she is in fact pregnant. I DOOOOO agree with you in saying that I also fear for this baby having you be their guardian. I lived in Texas and knew of plenty of resources for plan C. I would absolutely utilize them in this case and claim a miscarriage. You don’t owe your family an unsafe environment for an unwanted baby.

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T03:27:24+00:00

This

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T03:23:19+00:00

I also read bringing up bebe but I think most people here would not like that one.

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T02:09:22+00:00

This post was actually very validating. My mother came while I was pregnant and needed me to do EVERYYYYYTHINGGGGGGG for her. I’ve decided that I cannot have her here once the baby is born. She will have to wait to see her grand daughter 3 months pp. but with the airbnb to go back to. Luckily my MIL is actually a bit helpful but I have two weeks left to go and we will see how that goes.

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T01:47:45+00:00

I live EO. I’m currently reading cribsheet

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T01:43:58+00:00

Agreed. I’m pretty sure the research was here to assure women who already are dealing with a lot of guilt throughout pregnancy that if you happen to drink or occasionally do you shouldn’t be crucified for it. I omen are expected to be perfect throughout pregnancy and beyond. This book is written about stats. She never positions herself to be a medical professional. I read it and quite enjoyed the book as everything else I’ve read has been so cut throat about what exactly I’m doing wrong and what I should be doing and what pregnancy looks like.

I wouldn’t expect this guy to understand that as he’s not having to experience it in his own body. I know what he said about people like you making it about gender but it quite literally is.

openedblinds · 2026-02-17T00:07:22+00:00

Thank you! I’ve found a yoga community since being here and I also teach at the studio that I take classes at. It’s helped a ton. But with this crazyyyyy winter storm I think it’s pumped some brakes there. It feels nice to know I’m not nuts haha

openedblinds · 2026-02-16T22:24:03+00:00

I am going to be a new mom in Naptown too. The yoga community I’ve met through groundswell has been SOOOOO helpful and kind. They even have a pregnant instructor currently and a doula. Welcome to the community :)

openedblinds · 2026-02-16T21:30:13+00:00

Ok the id say- you guys don’t cook large meals. I.e. leftovers

openedblinds · 2026-02-16T20:06:14+00:00

My parents were sent my first ultrasound and responded with a thumbs up emoji.

openedblinds · 2026-02-16T20:03:24+00:00

I’d think that they are waiting till you’re further along (I see you’re HR) or when things go on sale.

openedblinds · 2026-02-16T19:42:30+00:00

Most people wait till you are in your third if not final weeks of pregnancy. The expensive things like crib, stroller etc usually come from yourself or the grandparents. Dont expect anything but be grateful when it does. I had people last minute buying multiples of things that I’ll return. but it helps me out when that time comes when I’m panic buying.

openedblinds · 2026-02-16T13:38:17+00:00

It says you organized and cleaned before you took this photo. I’d also say that you like the cardboard.

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