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Question about lifting limits?

jezebel57jezebel57 member
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My RE put me on a 10-15 pound lift restriction and I called today to see how long that was to last now that I actually am pregnant.  The nurse called me back and said the rest of my pregnancy.  Does this sound consistent with what anyone's RE told them?  My job requires me to lift up to 40 pounds (I work at a day care, although I'm an assistant director so not always in the classroom) and I'm a little freaked out about telling them that. 

 

Me (37) DH (39); PCOS changed to Unexplained, changed to DOR in 2012 (finally a correct diagnosis!); 
Started TTC 2009 with RE after 6 months.  
Clomid + Trigger x2; 
IUI + Femara x1,
IUI + Follistim x2;
IVF #1 (MDL) February 2013- BFN.
IVF #2 (antagonist) May 2013, First BFP of my life. 
Identical twin miracle BOYS (!!) headed our way- due date is technically 2/4/14 but c section is scheduled for 1/7! 


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  • TREDgirlTREDgirl member
    That sounds consistent to me. I've had some bleeding and have been restricted to things 1 pound or less! It tough. 
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  • BootsOrHeartsBootsOrHearts member
    I was told 15 pound limit. I would tell your boss and ask them to put you on restricted job duties. I'm sure your doctor can write a note if they required one, but that is a pretty standard limitation for all pregnancies.
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  • jezebel57jezebel57 member
    Wow! Had no idea!  Thanks everyone!
    Me (37) DH (39); PCOS changed to Unexplained, changed to DOR in 2012 (finally a correct diagnosis!); 
    Started TTC 2009 with RE after 6 months.  
    Clomid + Trigger x2; 
    IUI + Femara x1,
    IUI + Follistim x2;
    IVF #1 (MDL) February 2013- BFN.
    IVF #2 (antagonist) May 2013, First BFP of my life. 
    Identical twin miracle BOYS (!!) headed our way- due date is technically 2/4/14 but c section is scheduled for 1/7! 


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  • RedLuciaRedLucia member
    My RE did not give me any lifting limits. 
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  • JewelsW1980JewelsW1980 member
    I'm on the 15lb restriction too

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  • Gr8teGr8te member

    My OB didn't give me any lifting restrictions since I graduated from the RE at 11 weeks. I was just told not to lift things that are too heavy for me, but I haven't had any pregnancy scares like random bleeding. I don't think it's common to have lifting restrictions after graduation. If you already had a little one, I can't imagine being told not to lift your child because you're pregnant.

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  • EnndeaEnndea member
    I was told 20 pounds by mine....sounds like we're all mostly in the same range.
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  • oooCarrieBoooCarrieB
    After my fresh cycle, I had lifting limits of 20 pounds but only until my ovaries calmed down... Maybe until 8 weeks. With my FET, I had no lifting limits which is good bc I have a 27 pound toddler who requires being picked up often.
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  • myshaybabymyshaybaby member
    After I graduated from the RE I didn't have any lifting restrictions. I teach a weight lifting class and we have pregnant women all the time! My OB just restricted me to no jumping or high impact.
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  • TrixieGirl82TrixieGirl82 member
    I'm on a 25lb lifting restriction.  Had to go on light duty at work because I do so much lifting.  Employee health tried to make me go on short term disability bc my job description requires me to lift 50lbs.  Luckily my supervisor was able to talk them into just putting me on light duty.
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