Waddling yet?

megzep

I realized while walking today that I'm waddling. Sigh. Please tell me I'm not alone!

Kristalyn85

Not yet, but it is getting more and more difficult to move

tbmadeamistake

Caught sight of myself in a glass wall at work. .I am definitely starting!!

JulieSmiles

I think it's only at certain times. The last few days, I've been waddling quite a bit, but that is because of sciatic pain.

dragonfly711

I think I am a little. I know it is getting harder to walk and OMG I was on the floor today trying to clip my dogs nails and that was a production. Getting up. Oh dear. Lol

crhein26

I'm waddling slightly, but that's because I've had a lot of pelvic bone pain and TMI - the worst hemorrhoid of my life.   :-q

diagonalley

I feel like I waddle when I really have to pee, but otherwise walk normal still

fsumom

I think I am a little.  Hey, it's hard carrying an extra 20lbs worth of weight.  

PinkKEL9

No, not yet. But my bump is still pretty small compared to a lot of yalls. 

Clh34665

I get comments on my waddle but I'm still in denial, I feel like I still walk normally X_X

abastian00

Definitely at the end of the day when I'm a bit stiffer I tend to waddle around the house... I can't even imagine what this walk is going to look like in a few months!

katekat8721

22 weeks measuring 26... trying to fight the waddle!

erind228

I'm with @crhein26, my public bone is killing me! So yes, I'd say I'm slightly waddling at this point.

ELC252011

Some days more then others. Just depends on my hips.

crys0124

Totally waddling! I walk anywhere from 8-12 miles at work, so it's hard to avoid. Needless to say, I'm definitely having pelvic bone & hip pain too

lynnblack

Yes mostly due to hip pain. Apparently it happens much earlier with baby #2+

TonyaCody06

I'm waddling for 2 days after a 4mi run. Still good otherwise

hubbs173

I tend to waddle after working all day. I feel the waddle is only gonna get worse!

kibean

Yes! It is the worst in the morning and at the end of the day. Then it is click, click, click in my hips and back. Ouch. 

bumpuser9343355

A little bit for me, mostly when I stand up and walk around after sitting for a long period of time.  Definitely starting to feel hip pain so sometimes it's the only way to walk.

hjl050308

I find I'm not waddling 100% of the time, usually if my pelvis or back hurt.

christinemurray91

Sometimes, depending on where baby is. When he's pushing down and laying low, yes. I don't know if others notice, but I definitely do. Otherwise, not yet

lest12

nelleebelle said:

I try not to, but I have been waddling for a couple months due to sciatic pain. Even with chiropractic care it's still not great. With DD I did much better and didn't have the issues I do this time.

Same here. DH noticed it over a month ago. Definitely sciatic pain, at least then. Now it might be a combo!

Gbseder

Omg 25 weeks and just last night my mom apparently noticed me waddling and yelled at me for it, telling me it's bad for my hips! So glad to see I'm not alone!! Trying to focus on waking as normally as possible now!

shellbell813

I'm still just 22 weeks today, but if I have to pee... I'm waddling to the bathroom. Also waddle a bit if I'm having growing pains or rlp.

kks4471

I don't think I'm waddling yet, but it's definitely hard to get up and move!

Mizoo

I voted SS because it's not all the time (at least I don't think it is!)

I definitely waddle when the pelvic pain kicks in.  Lately, it's more often than not.  Also I waddle when my sciatic nerve pain is flaring up, which lately has been more often than not as well.

Anyone have good tips for helping deal with or lessen the pain?  I'm 25 weeks and everything I've read says it really only gets worse until you give birth.  I feel like if it continues at this rate I'm not going to be able to keep tending bar on the weekends for much longer.  Which would mean a decent pay cut for us.  I am hoping to keep at it for as long as I can.

puttyeast

I have a neurological disorder that causes an abnormal gait anyway, so I started waddling early. Just part of the experience!

otter1103

Depends on the day, babe's position and distance walked. Longer distance will eventually get me with a slight waddle. Days baby is sitting low definitely get the waddle on.

Bittycakes

Just started to, but I am only 22weeks. The HS kids think it is hilarious to see me struggle through the rows of desks while checking homework. Can only imagine how it will be in May/June.

jshrop

@mizoo have you tried a belly support band? My gf gave me an old one of hers. I had no clue how to use it, but thought I'd try it when my RLP would start ANYTIME I walked more than 100 feet. It works wonders!!!

ricecakes1216

My lower back and knees are incredibly sore today, so I've been waddling because of that. The way im carrying I'm sure I'll be waddling full on soon.

Mizoo

@Jshrop - I have not,  but that was mentioned in one of the articles about pelvic pain that I read today also.  I will definitely look into getting one, thanks for the suggestion!

jshrop

@mizoo it seriously feels like it lifts the weight off of my bump. I have zero pain while wearing it. So now I can take the dogs for walks or do grocery shopping without feeling like my ligaments are tearing away!

rainbowdashh

I waddle when I've been walking for a long time and first thing in the morning. This baby is sitting so low it just can't be helped. Constant waddling is in my near future.

temursgirl

No, but I have gotten stuck while squatting twice and I feel the need to hold railings on stairs. Today while trying out car seats I got stuck in the back of my two door car. Very elegant 8-|

wtfisup

joules235 said:

I am grotesquely offended!! We don't waddle we swagger DUH!!!


When I have to pee really bad I totally waddle like a duck, but slowish so as not to bouncy the baby harder on my bladder.

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I live in a neighborhood with cobblestone streets. Every drive out or in bounces her on my bladder. It suuuucks.

babygabe614

Not yet for me, unless I have been standing for a long time. Then I think my body just gets too tired to walk normally anymore.

FutureMrsW9

Nope!  Not at all, and I'm actually feeling awesome.  The only things I've really noticed is that it's sometimes hard to breathe when I lay in certain positions.  I've only gained one pound and I'll be 23 weeks tomorrow - baby is growing right on track and all my scans have been "beautiful" (their word, not mine), so docs aren't worried about my lack of weight gain.  I'm hoping this keeps up and I continue to have a great pregnancy! :-)

For those who are waddling, I'm highly recommending prenatal or some kind of gentle yoga to get your back and hips stretched out.  I started having hip issues really early on and even pain near my sciatic whatever it is.  I'd never done yoga before, but I'm telling you I took two classes and after just that it made a world of difference!   I've only been going once a week, and it's helping - so the commitment really doesn't need to be much.

gregsgurl81304

Only when I am having pain on the left side of my sacrum. It feels like I need to crack it, or move it back into place.

texasmama2014

Sometimes when I stand up it takes me a minute to get my hips moving right, but more like an old lady who needs a walker than a waddle...