Waddling yet?

megzep · February 2014

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

Kristalyn85 · February 2014

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

tbmadeamistake · February 2014

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

JulieSmiles · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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

fsumom · February 2014

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

PinkKEL9 · February 2014

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

Clh34665 · February 2014

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

abastian00 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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

erind228 · February 2014

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

ELC252011 · February 2014

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

crys0124 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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

TonyaCody06 · February 2014

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

hubbs173 · February 2014

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

kibean · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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

christinemurray91 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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

Mizoo · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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

otter1103 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

@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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

@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 · February 2014

@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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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 · February 2014

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.