Do You Still Bend Over??

lcelestre

I am 7 months pregnant now and I am bending over all the time but I am realizing that maybe is wrong...??

jknallen

Yes I still bend over.

Why wouldn't you be able to bend over????

Unless you physically can't bend over what would be wrong with doing it???

HailsMom

I try not to. It hurts and is difficult to get back up.

Izzy0927

only when my husband asks REALLY nicely.

Irishcurls

You're definitely "allowed to," but some positions make me feel uncomfortable so I work around them. 

acpruchnik

Izzy0927 said:

only when my husband asks REALLY nicely.

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Alygohome

Bend over what?

lizjennings81

Izzy0927 said:

only when my husband asks REALLY nicely.

Twenty minutes after I read this and I'm still laughing each time I open this thread.

mandamoochie

Annnnd @Izzy0927‌ won the internet.

lotsofdotts

Not if I can help it! 

@Izzy0927 You made my day! 

SaraL1175

I don't like to, I get heartburn/reflux and I'm painfully aware of the big baby growing in my belly. It's easier to squat if I need to sweep up/pick up/etc.

chickyclg

Izzy0927 said:

only when my husband asks REALLY nicely.

I giggle snorted!!!

OP, I don't bend that often because it makes me have problems breathing. I try not to squat either because sometimes I can't get back up. Basically if I can't grab what I need off the floor with my toes it stays there, MH understands thank goodness.

Mommalawyer

I try not to. I usually end up dizzy and questioning whether I can get back up or not. I can't squat either because of my knee.... So when stuff falls on the floor, unless it's real important, it stays.....

MrsTucker2011

No. I only pee standing up.

jennjilljo

The joke has been made (thanks @Izzy0927‌) so I have nothing to add except that bending over is safe but I only do it when I really need to.

CatLadyTX

I squat to pick things up more often than I bend over. It is more comfortable.

maryxc1

I have a two year old. Bending over, sitting in the floor, etc. is pretty much required.

lorifromwi

 

maryxc1 said:

I have a two year old. Bending over, sitting in the floor, etc. is pretty much required.

^This.  I have a six-month old and I'm all over the place with her.  I just have to be careful how I get there...definitely not as graceful as I was before!

jennjilljo

@lorifromwi‌ everytime you mention your kids age I go :-? And then I remember your intro.

lorifromwi

@jennjilljoite - right now it's still fun keeping people guessing with it, but I can see over the years the novelty will wear off! 

misshart00

jennjilljoite said:

@lorifromwi‌ everytime you mention your kids age I go :-? And then I remember your intro.

Now I'm upset I can't look at post history on mobile. @lorifromwi‌ are you the one who adopted a like 6 week old then found out you were pregnant?

nbad311

short answer:  kind of

yesiknowwhatcausesthat

Well, it's *good* for you (read: better for you) to squat. It does all kinds of good. 

I guess. Thank you, Dr. Robert Bradley of the Bradley Method.

I try to avoid bending (and I do have a few kids around who can reach stuff for me). If I bend, I often "see stars" when I stand back up. Sometimes those darn kids are too slow, or I just get too frustrated, and I go on a cleaning binge. Bending is faster and I'll never be a star Bradley student.

Mommalawyer

misshart00 said:

jennjilljoite said:

@lorifromwi‌ everytime you mention your kids age I go :-? And then I remember your intro.

Now I'm upset I can't look at post history on mobile. @lorifromwi‌ are you the one who adopted a like 6 week old then found out you were pregnant?

Yeah. What?!? (In a good way)

RMSteele

It's not comfortable most of the time but if my 3.5 year old isn't feeling generous enough to help, I have to decide if it's something I really need. Then my next decision is whether or not I'll be able to stand back up if I squat or if I'd rather deal with the heartburn that comes with bending over.

crabigator

For some reason, I thought this was going to be a less inane question.

Weekends. When will I ever learn?

lorifromwi

misshart00 said:

@lorifromwi‌ everytime you mention your kids age I go :-? And then I remember your intro.

Now I'm upset I can't look at post history on mobile. @lorifromwi‌ are you the one who adopted a like 6 week old then found out you were pregnant?

We found out we were prego in June and got our three week old foster daughter in July!  Only time will tell if we get to adopt this little ball of smiles and giggles!

HayleyBug55

Barely. I kinda lean sideways with one foot off the grounds. Or if I have to pick multiple things up (depending where baby is) I'll get on my knees.

CatLadyTX

I cannot scroll past this post without giggling. Teenage boy, right here.

Paleomama

Izzy0927 said:

only when my husband asks REALLY nicely.

Exactly what came to my mind

toadandbug12

I also can't scroll past this post without now thinking how dirty it sounds!