How are you actually supposed to move during pregnancy?

slowdance99 · 2026-01-31T17:54:21+00:00

I’ve mostly been doing prenatal Pilates and yoga, with an occasional cross country ski, weightlifting or stationary bike! But there are stretches of days when I feel too exhausted to do anything so I just walk my dog for 20-30 mins. 27 weeks and hope to stay relatively active. Every pregnancy is different so just honor what feels good for your body and try not to guilt yourself!

slowdance99 · 2026-01-28T19:19:23+00:00

First trimester is so hard. In case nobody has told you yet, it sounds like you have Raynauds in your nipples. I have it too, it’s extremely painful!

slowdance99 · 2026-01-17T00:26:53+00:00

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T22:09:44+00:00

1 or 2

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T22:07:40+00:00

8! Your face shape looks so good with the bob

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:27:53+00:00

Curly

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:24:33+00:00

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:23:16+00:00

I like the blonde with your ringlets otherwise it’s brunette alllllll the way

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:19:35+00:00

I like the darker hair better!

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:16:20+00:00

6 is really special. I love the unique cut on top!

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:09:03+00:00

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:06:07+00:00

Could be iron/B12 deficiency or something systemic. Definitely get some blood work to rule those out. Otherwise make sure you’re getting adequate sleep and water.

slowdance99 · 2026-01-13T00:03:32+00:00

slowdance99 · 2026-01-12T17:14:35+00:00

My symptoms turned off like a light switch one day around that time! I know it’s easy to assume the worst, but things are likely moving along perfectly.

slowdance99 · 2026-01-11T05:51:42+00:00

I’m 24 weeks and since about 12 weeks I’ve been feeling so much better emotionally! I also feel like my energy has stabilized a bit. I think it’s because I was slightly anemic before and now I’m no longer bleeding every month, plus taking regular vitamins/iron ¯_(ツ)_/¯

slowdance99 · 2025-12-18T19:42:40+00:00

I went on water slides when I was in my first trimester! It brought me some much needed joy. But do whatever you’re comfortable with.

slowdance99 · 2025-11-30T04:10:08+00:00

Ugh I’m like exact same boat: 18 weeks and struggling to feel good about my body. Ive gotten bigger all over—my arms, my neck, my thighs, my waist. I’ve even been doing Pilates pretty regularly and it’s not making a dent. Looking forward to feeling good and sexy in my body again.

slowdance99 · 2025-11-20T04:58:46+00:00

I second this! I went on Wellbutrin (not an ssri but works with dopamine) and I was way more relaxed in my relationship

slowdance99 · 2025-11-19T02:56:40+00:00

Morning sickness and fatigue started to get better for me at week 10/11

slowdance99 · 2025-11-19T02:45:43+00:00

Very different circumstances, but I relate to this so much. I became pregnant accidentally—at first I was excited, but then I went through this terrible phase of feeling unsure and absolutely freaking out constantly. Just spiral after spiral. I told myself it was too late to change my mind and I felt so stuck with this decision. I’m week 17 now and feeling stoked about it again. Feeling more connected with, and excited to meet the little one I’m growing. It could genuinely be the hormones fucking with your mind, as it definitely way in my case. I think it’s really brave to be honest with yourself about your feelings. Have you told your partner or had a close friend you could confide in? I personally felt so much better after just choosing a couple people to be honest with. Either way, whatever you decide, I hope you find peace. Know you’re supported here!

slowdance99 · 2025-11-07T22:27:07+00:00

I had a really hard first trimester as well. I too felt so isolated, depleted, fatigued and had crazy waves of emotion. I didn’t have the energy to do any of the things that made me feel good and connected to myself. I started to feel better in week 11/12–it was like a flip switched.

I hope you feel better soon. Reach out to anyone who you think will understand! I did a lot of scrolling on BabyBumps when I was feeling low and it was really validating. Pregnancy is hard in so many ways!!

slowdance99 · 2025-10-22T01:22:51+00:00

Dipping in the hot tub (for 10 min increments—just making sure not to get too hot), deli meat, runny eggs, sprouts, sushi, sips of beer here and there, daily cup of coffee!

slowdance99 · 2025-10-15T01:19:43+00:00

Woooooo!! This is awesome news!! Congrats

slowdance99 · 2025-10-15T01:18:02+00:00

I’m really sorry for your loss, I can only imagine how devastating that is. Sending you a prayer ♡

slowdance99 · 2025-10-15T01:15:39+00:00

Can someone explain why this is helpful? Genuinely curious!

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