can you bend over?

tlxh7 · February 2011

I've noticed over the last two weeks or so that I have a lot of trouble bending over to tie my shoes. I usually wear slip-ons, so it's not always an issue. But last night, I was putting on my sneakers (sitting on a chair, not standing and bending), and it HURT! Does anybody else have this issue? Any ideas or tips?

EFIRDAL · February 2011

I can do it but not comfortably.... i hate having to dry my legs or put lotion on them after a shower because it just feels weird.... I have no tips for you. I will be lurking to find some myself!

EJensify · February 2011

No bending over here. Lots of squatting.

Mrs.Saxy · February 2011

bending over pregnant or not was a pain because of sinus pressure. I tie my shoes by putting my right ankle over my left knee (if I'm sitting) and doing it sideways.

mcwhittaker · February 2011

LOL

I have to make an admission here... I tried to bend over Sunday to pick up a bottle of water that found it's way to the floor, while down there i went to reach for something i saw under the sofa and wound up faceplanting on the hard wood floor.

My husband first said "did i just see what i thought i saw" as i sat there on the floor laughing at myself uncontrollably.

Center of gravity is well off balance, I don't recommend bending over

deo · February 2011

I've been having some trouble bending over lately. I kind of have to bend to the side because the belly is in the way.

elisbu · February 2011

I can still bend over, but it puts a lot of preasure on Baby Girl and she kicks me till I stand back up. Same for when I put on my shoes.

Plus my heartburn is so bad, I don't want to bend over at all!!

pinkflipflops44 · February 2011

I can bend over but the vertigo makes me not want to do it.

MrsD1 · February 2011

I can bend over but it feels awkward. Feels like I'm putting too much pressure on the baby. I noticed in the shower this morning shaving my legs the usual way is starting to get uncomfortable.

andigurl · February 2011

You poor girls.

If I could give you a couple inches of my height I would. This baby has lots of room in my long torso so it's not uncomfortable to bend and touch my toes or grab the backs of my ankles...yet.

IU_baby · February 2011

I can still bend over without issues, but it definitely got harder for me later in the pregnancy last time.

tara&peanut · February 2011

Mrs.Saxy:
I tie my shoes by putting my right ankle over my left knee (if I'm sitting) and doing it sideways.

That is a good tip. Thanks!

I've been struggling with putting pants on while getting dressed. I'm used to lifting my legs directly in front of me. I now have to lift them to the side and it makes me feel like a frog, lol.

00tedsgirl · February 2011

I have to spread my feet wider than shoulder width to bend over fully.

Luma88 · February 2011

So uncomfortable. I have DH put on my shoes if he's home

hahaha

carissa_danielle · February 2011

00tedsgirl:
I have to spread my feet wider than shoulder width to bend over fully.

This.
I tried to tie my shoes sitting on the floor after my dinner today.... Not such a good idea. DH had to help me up. Not to mention the fact that I sounded like a cow in labor just trying to get my shoes tied!

MeredithElese · February 2011

mcwhittaker:
LOL
I have to make an admission here... I tried to bend over Sunday to pick up a bottle of water that found it's way to the floor, while down there i went to reach for something i saw under the sofa and wound up faceplanting on the hard wood floor.
My husband first said "did i just see what i thought i saw" as i sat there on the floor laughing at myself uncontrollably.
Center of gravity is well off balance, I don't recommend bending over

LOL!! Sorry hun, that's hilarious!

kristennd · February 2011

I haven't run into any trouble yet. But I don't have much of a bump either.

kjbarber86 · February 2011

It hasn't been easy for me to bend over for weeks! I've found than when putting on shoes it's easiest when I sit on the bed or couch and rest my ankle on my opposite knee. This way my foot gets closer to my hands so I don't have to bend down!

schulou · February 2011

Thank God other people are experiencing this! DH was making fun of me! I have a hard time putting my socks and shoes on for work. I usually do the ankle on the opposite knee for my socks, but shoes I will sit on the floor and roll over to stand up. If DH is home, I will make him help me up. Can't imagine what is going to happen in 10 weeks! I'm hoping for flip-flop weather then! Big Smile

kdelynko · February 2011

I can bend over and touch my toes when standing (although I can't see my feet anymore Smile

) But, it is becoming increasingly difficult to put shoes on when sitting. I try to lean against my bed and put them on while standing, I've found that is easiest at this point. Thank goodness sandal season is almost here in Vegas!

melaniep1005 · February 2011

It's pretty uncomfortable for me to. I try to avoid it as much as possible....

Pythia1022 · February 2011

EJensify:
No bending over here. Lots of squatting.

Haha same here! My center of balance is definitely off lately.

mcwhittaker · February 2011

MeredithElese:
mcwhittaker:
LOL
I have to make an admission here... I tried to bend over Sunday to pick up a bottle of water that found it's way to the floor, while down there i went to reach for something i saw under the sofa and wound up faceplanting on the hard wood floor.
My husband first said "did i just see what i thought i saw" as i sat there on the floor laughing at myself uncontrollably.
Center of gravity is well off balance, I don't recommend bending over
LOL!! Sorry hun, that's hilarious!

If you can't laugh at yourself.. what's the point? Smile

lilcoco13 · February 2011

elisbu:

I can still bend over, but it puts a lot of preasure on Baby Girl and she kicks me till I stand back up. Same for when I put on my shoes.

Plus my heartburn is so bad, I don't want to bend over at all!!

This! Plus I hurt my back last week and for a few days I couldn't bend without a back spasm, so DH had to put my socks on. He is really bad at dressing people, and I am an adult who was cooperating and holding still. Can't wait to see how he does dressing a wiggly newborn!