household chores

Dumbgurl04 · September 2014

While we were cleaning our house today for our baby shower next weekend (MH did most of the cleaning

) it got me thinking about how most things I did before seem to be way more complicated. I was washing the dishes and I have to stand sideways a little or bend over and rest my arms on the sink to wash because my back starts to hurt (luckily most of our stuff can go in the dishwasher so it's not like a lot of dishes have to be hand washed. It kind of makes me chuckle how simple chores now aren't so simple. Any of you find any amusement out of day to day chores?

*I know it's annoying not being able to do things as easily believe me I HATE how winded I get just from walking up stairs just figured it doesn't hurt to find a little amusement out of this

absolutelymaybe · September 2014

lol I almost asked this question last week but forgot.

My biggest annoying chore (or one that has been made a lot more difficult by the belly) is loading and unloading the dishwasher. Bending down repeatedly is such a pain in the ass.

DH has a habit of putting dirty dishes on the counter above the dishwasher even when it is empty. Normally I don't say anything and just take care of it myself (part of my "I won't bitch about minor chores I can easily take care of myself" mantra), but a few weeks ago I had to call him on it. I explained how hard it was getting for me to bend over and it would really help me out if he didn't mind trying to remember putting his dishes in the dishwasher.

Happy ending: he has not only made extra effort to remember but is taking more initiative to unload and load the dishwasher for me.

Sorry, turned into a hubby brag. I'm a lucky woman, though.

jmichlik · September 2014

I will definitely agree with @absolutelymaybe on the dishwasher being challenging, I'm not enjoying the bending over. I actually pulled up a chair and sat next to it once to get the dishes out but then I couldn't reach to put them in the cabinet so I gave up on that.

On a separate note I have a similar challenge with the washing machine. Trying to reach the clothes all the way on the bottom can get very challenging since my belly now crashes into the side of the machine. Luckily I've still (barely) managed so far, we'll see how long that lasts...

MmmPopcorn · September 2014

I was trying to transfer clothes from the washer to the dryer. I was squatting down to do it like I usually do, but I kept toppling over onto the floor. I had to get H to do it because I literally could not keep my balance long enough to finish the job.

mommymeg143 · September 2014

I'm with you girls on the dishwasher and washing machine!

I always fold clothes as soon as the dryer goes off (while they are still hot) and put them in either my laundry basket or DH's. The other night, I sat in the floor so I could fold them when I pulled them out. I seriously couldn't stand there the entire time to fold them. DH just walked by and shook his head at me. Haha

Curlyfries851 · September 2014

Putting groceries away. We have a fridge with freezer at the bottom and every time I bring home new stuff I have to rearrange the whole thing in a game if freezer Tetris. The other day I decided to just sit on the floor to do it because constantly bending down sucked big time...same as the dishwasher ugh!

silverwings72 · September 2014

Laundry was given to H about a month ago. So far no issues, he may just be stuck with that chore from here on out! Shhhhhhhh!

jillybean7582 · September 2014

Not really a chore but laying ds in his crib after rocking him to sleep. Its turning more into half laying him down and half gently tossing him down
Good thing he is a heavy sleeper once he is out.

mockingjay1 · September 2014

Ha I feel like all chores are harder now, which is a bad deal since I've suddenly become a clean freak. Cleaning the toilet is hard (I end up just sitting on the floor) and so is dusting things close to the ground (shelves, coffee table). Vacuuming also seems to hurt my back, especially when I use the hose to vacuum the hard floors.

As of right now, I'd rather deal with the pain to have a clean house... we'll see how long that lasts.

huntress17 · September 2014

We have a top loading washer. Thankfully SO helps and at least puts laundry in the dryer lol.

Lately I drop EVERYTHING!!!! It sucks

ShelleyElla22 · September 2014

We have a portable dishwasher that needs to be wheeled in front of the sink and hooked up to the faucet every time we use it (which is a lot!). I am now to the point where I can barely squeeze my belly between the dishwasher and the counter, it is SO not fun!

rroberts2140 · September 2014

I cleaned the shower a few weeks ago and it jut about killed me. I was sore for days...normally his falls on DH and I told him it was solely his responsibility again for at least the next 4 months.

Edited for autocorrect error, stupid phone.

MmmPopcorn · September 2014

ShelleyElla22 said:

We have a portable dishwasher that needs to be wheeled in front of the sink and hooked up to the faucet every time we use it (which is a lot!). I am now to the point where I can barely squeeze my belly between the dishwasher and the counter, it is SO not fun!

We have one of these, too! It weighs approximately 12,049 pounds. I have to admit that hauling that thing across the kitchen has always been H's job.

MrsC430 · September 2014

Not sure if you'd consider this a household chore, but grocery shopping. I get so tired from walking up & down the aisles, unloading the cart, etc.

Time to start sending DH... which is always interesting. I see a lot of frozen pizza, spaghetti-os, & pop tarts in our future

Singingmama10 · September 2014

I am only 4'11'' but really wanted the extra capacity top loading washing machine. I always had to stand on my tip toes to get to the bottom of the tub before, but now with this huge belly getting in the way and absolutely no ability to bend it is just about impossible to get to the bottom of the tub. I tried a step stool but the one we have is way to tall and I feel like I'm going to fall in. H already does the dishes so no problem there, but he now has to help with the last couple socks in the washer. Eh.... He'll deal with it

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BrittG13 · September 2014

All of the above. We moved into a 3 story walk-up apt and the laundry room is in the basement. There's absolutely no way I can navigate a laundry basket up and down 3 flights of metal stairs. Also constantly picking up/sweeping/vacuuming husky hair is a drag but it's kinda of always been a drag. The dog's lucky he's so cute.

NolieBear14 · September 2014

ugh, I totally agree. Anything dropped not immediately needed stays put until DH can get it. I also have the disadvantage of being super short, so reaching into top cabinets is futile if anything is in the way back - with this belly there is no hope of reaching it

ctombar · September 2014

I am 7 months pregnant with a 10 month old. I started taking my shower at night and then getting in the bath tub with my baby to bathe her. It has been a nice way to bond and is much more comfortable than standing or bending over to bathe her.

mussalynn · September 2014

I'm with the PPs who said putting kids in cribs and giving them baths - these are both getting much harder! It is definitely turning into more of "lower DS into bed as far as I can and then drop him" and then I have to zip up his sleep sack... going to have to start putting him in his sleep sack before I put him in bed! Bath time is also getting tough - I usually sit on a stool beside the tub but it is still getting harder and harder to get at him in there!

2ndGeneration · September 2014

Singingmama10 said:

I am only 4'11'' but really wanted the extra capacity top loading washing machine. I always had to stand on my tip toes to get to the bottom of the tub before, but now with this huge belly getting in the way and absolutely no ability to bend it is just about impossible to get to the bottom of the tub. I tried a step stool but the one we have is way to tall and I feel like I'm going to fall in. H already does the dishes so no problem there, but he now has to help with the last couple socks in the washer. Eh.... He'll deal with it .

Me too! I can hardly reach the bottom when I'm not pregnant. I have 3 teens here in the house so now it's their job lol.

Mawilliams97 · September 2014

Dishwasher and laundry are near impossible. I can't use my garbage disposable anymore because the counters are really deep and I can't reach the switch

poor hubby I about had a melt down in the grocery store yesterday on him. I think everything we needed was on the bottom shelf way in the back. We were just about finally done, I was exhausted, I reached down yet again onto the bottom shelf to get a fig newton (I was craving) went to put it in the cart and dropped it. I looked at hubby ready to burst into tears and he just said it's ok I'll get it why don't you go sit and I'll pay for this. So sweet!

hidingangel82 · September 2014

shaddox16 said:
I do agree that cleaning in general is A LOT harder. I get winded so easy and my back starts hurting. I don't have any other kids, but cleaning our jacuzzi tub is the worst!!!! I now just get inside to do it.

Also bending over to bathe the dogs is killer. It's needs to be done now and will probably be the last time I'm able to do it.

Had to give our dog a bath. Busted out a baby shower gift, padded stool for kneeling on while bathing LO, so that was handy! But yeah, I totally half-assed the puppy cleaning today.

Jesy2014 · September 2014

I agree with laundry chore. It's a hassle bending down and staying down until I load and unload. But H has been more and more helpful lately.

snarkylibrarian · September 2014

Since my back pain has gotten worse, DH and I went through the chores and decided what I should and shouldn't do. Washing the dishes and laundry were definitely the most painful on my back, so he does that. I dry and put away dishes after he washes them and fold and put away laundry that goes in the closet. I still do the majority of the cooking, as well the more administrative tasks of the household such as meal-planning, budgeting, bills, etc. but he does the majority of the cleaning. He asks if I need help and reminds me to slow down when I'm cleaning and take breaks. I'm pretty darn lucky.

howin23 · September 2014

My biggest gripe is cleaning the bathtub. I hate kneeling and leaning forward to scrub it because my belly gets in the way. My hubby does the bleach part now (because of the chemicals), but I still scrub it once a week (just moved here and the landlord hasn't fixed the drain yet so it gets dirty really fast).

I also hate breaking down big cardboard boxes and trying to stuff them into the recycle bin--it take a lot of ab strength!

cindyNmark2010 · September 2014

Thank goodness DH LOVES to vacuum!! Washing dishes hasn't been terrible, I actually enjoy it and DH dries and puts away. I still do the cooking, food shopping, I wheel and grab, he packs and hauls upstairs and we both put away, i break down whatever meat we buy in bulk though.

We've been splitting the laundry....I sort, he hauls washes and swaps, we fold our own (I do mine and SS's) and we all put our own away. He was so good about it yesterday.....took care of everything that needed to be done laundry-wise without me having to ask as usual. Super helpful.

The main chore is dusting....needs to be done and I've been slacking on it.

heythereporkchop · September 2014

BrittG13 said:
Also constantly picking up/sweeping/vacuuming husky hair is a drag but it's kinda of always been a drag. The dog's lucky he's so cute.

I second this! We have a beagle and his shedding is the bane of my existence.

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