Everyday Changes

jennjilljo · November 2014

I have had to modify how I do a lot of things over the last month. I have to do a weird lean/bend to put on socks and shoes, I lean sideways and slip my legs into my underwear from the freaking side already and things like that but I want expecting the parenting changes.

DS lays his head on my tummy instead of my chest because that's what he can reach when he's in my lap but today war the first time he couldn't sit in my lap while I put shoes on him.

Have you had to make any changes that you weren't expecting?

lizzybean · November 2014

DH usually reads Ella her night time stories in her rocker. But when he is at work late or traveling, it is Mommy duty. About a month ago I had to start squeezing her in beside me in the chair, because my lap has completely disappeared and she was squishing baby sister!

lizjennings81 · November 2014

I have to roll over in bed in stages. Like, hands down on bed, lift a bit, turn on my back. Pause. Then brace my hands to the other side, lift, and settle down to new side.

Weird thing: my hands and feet have stopped going numb when I'm on my back (but I never am for long). Isn't that the reverse of how it should work?

SquirrelsRWatching · November 2014

lizjennings81 said:

I have to roll over in bed in stages. Like, hands down on bed, lift a bit, turn on my back. Pause. Then brace my hands to the other side, lift, and settle down to new side.

Weird thing: my hands and feet have stopped going numb when I'm on my back (but I never am for long). Isn't that the reverse of how it should work?

This! I flip back and forth on my sides quite a bit before I fall asleep (always have). Now I have to roll over in stages and actually think about what I'm doing.

lizjennings81 · November 2014

sugahcookie01 said:

I'm also literally rolling out of bed. It's weird.

And here is a REALLY unexpected one.

My preferred blow job position is no more. DH lays back on the bed and I lean over him. Uh, now I can't lean down and reach anymore. Oops.

I've had this, too. Minor adjustment: I have to rest slightly on my side, but it's comfortable enough that I can get the job done (cough::mostrecentlythismorning::cough).

Ducktale · November 2014

Spreading my knees out and squatting to pick something up off the floor. After having spent a few minutes trying to pick it up with my feet.

Sitting down to shave my legs

Paying someone else to paint my toenails instead of doing it myself

jennjilljo · November 2014

I can relate to all of these. I also have to lay at weird angles when I spoon DH because he bitches if Rosalyn kicks him all night long.

MapleMomma · November 2014

I will no longer wear shoes that don't slip on or zip on.

One towel isn't enough to cover it all after a shower.

I no longer shave my legs. Like ever.

cls78 · November 2014

Last thing I am worried about is giving my hubby a BJ. lol I can't get my uggs on or shave my legs to well. I want to get a plastic stool or something for in the shower stall. Also I can no longer see my vagina. lol

Jensoprano82 · November 2014

Within the next few weeks DH and I are going to have to switch garages because I am having a hard time getting my car door open wide enough to get my belly out. Didn't see that one coming!

BeckyP005 · November 2014

@cls78‌ me too on not seeing my V. MH might have to help on that

lizjennings81 · November 2014

jennjilljoite said:

I can relate to all of these. I also have to lay at weird angles when I spoon DH because he bitches if Rosalyn kicks him all night long.

@jennjilljoite, off topic, but I love your daughter's name. Simply love.

cls78 · November 2014

Confession: I have had hubby in the shower twice already to help shave my legs and areas, but I like to have control so I took the razor and used hubby as a stool to prop my leg on. He is a good guy! lol

dacora · November 2014

jennjilljoite said:

I can relate to all of these. I also have to lay at weird angles when I spoon DH because he bitches if Rosalyn kicks him all night long.

My husband has whined about Roslin kicking him in the back/butt too, lol. Maybe it's a Roslin/Rosalyn thing.

He's getting more used to it now though, I think.

Mrs. Zee · November 2014

Ducktale said:

Paying someone else to paint my toenails instead of doing it myself

I did this today, I can't reach them comfortably anymore!!!

Also rolling out of bed and getting up off the floor, it takes like three steps for me to get up now, before I could spring right up!!

And someone parked too close to me today and I wasn't positive I could get the door open wide enough to get in $:\$ ">

kefttsc · November 2014

I can't carry the laundry basket down the stairs anymore. It pushes on my belly and is super uncomfortable.

I wore boots that didn't zip today, but rather pull up. That was a miserable experience going on and off.

I love to hang out in our chaise lounger.....DH has to pull me out now.

PeaceofKia · November 2014

Wearing a brace daily now... Sex only occurs in the armless chair that we brought up from the living room... No more shoes that require tying...

nhamic · November 2014

DH has to give me a little shove in the evenings to help me get off the sofa. As a yoga teacher, every day is a new experience of modifying what I can do and checking off certain postures that are no longer comfortable. It's pretty hilarious at times. Am now paying to have my toes painted and my V waxed since I can't see down there and husband is scared to help. Yay!!

Irishcurls · November 2014

I also literally roll out of bed. Haha. Luckily I've already been paying someone to do my nails and vag waxing so that hasn't changed.

jennjilljo · November 2014

lizjennings81 said:

jennjilljoite said:

I can relate to all of these. I also have to lay at weird angles when I spoon DH because he bitches if Rosalyn kicks him all night long.

@jennjilljoite, off topic, but I love your daughter's name. Simply love.

Thanks @lizjennings81. I love that I'm not the only one using such an awesome name (@dacora).

crystalw88 · November 2014

I spent about 15 minutes sitting on the tub floor shaving my V blindly then another 15 sitting on the floor in front of a mirror to finish the job. Oh, forgot the 5 minutes in the beginning spent with the weed wacker before taking on the 30 minute project.

AshleySparkle720 · November 2014

Stairs. I'm so slow going up and down them. I can't reach for things like I could before. Taking a bath is almost more trouble than reward because I have to slowly maneuver my body and then if I'm gonna shave I have to prop my leg up on the side of the tub to see. Getting out of bed takes more effort now. I put an arm behind me to brace and push and an arm in front of me to catch me when I rock forward. Dh is gonna laugh so hard when he gets home because this is all new.

oh the joys of being pregnant!

jennjilljo · November 2014

My boobs got bigger faster this time but I don't remember them being so heavy and sweaty last time around. If this is what it's like t have boobs, I want my IBTC card back along with small A's.

ckimberley14 · November 2014

sugahcookie01 said:

crystalw88 said:
I spent about 15 minutes sitting on the tub floor shaving my V blindly then another 15 sitting on the floor in front of a mirror to finish the job. Oh, forgot the 5 minutes in the beginning spent with the weed wacker before taking on the 30 minute project.
This was me tonight.

I couldn't believe how long it took. BUT no cuts, so victory!

I'm about to let DH try his hand at shaving there. I really wish I could do it myself, but I'm desperate enough to give him a chance. FX for no cuts/nicks!! Then I'll let it grow out a bit and get a wax. Still waiting for a good time to do that.

lizzybean · November 2014

Im gonna have to attempt to trim tomorrow. I have to take Ella to swimming lessons on Tuesday and no one wants to see that bush!!!!!

usmcwife89 · November 2014

Rolling out of bed. If I drop something it's on the floor until DH comes home at lunch time. Putting on shoes/boots is a serious challenge that always leaves me out of breath. Sex is awkward. My bed is so high up it's hard to get into. I let DH shave my legs. Pedicures!! So many changes..

But seriously- when I go for a pedicure they always give me a hard time about cutting my toe nails short. I'm like cut them as short as you can. I'm pregnant and my hair/nails grow too fast. Ugh!!

ImAmandaURNot · November 2014

My DH has to hold a mirror for me so I can shave down south. Clipping my toenails cannot be done by me again.

mommadozer · November 2014

Putting shoes on is the worst! I'm not the most flexible and I'm about ready to just wear slippers all day everyday.

Other things that I did not know would impact me so soon: bending over, fitting thru tight places, sex and BJ positions.

My daily activities are getting more and more comical for my hubby's viewing pleasure.

erobbins09 · November 2014

I know I was gone all weekend but I got the memo... Aren't we only supposed to be positive about our pregnancies now?

So yay! It's super awesome that I can't get off the couch/out of bed without some serious inner strength! And I just love how I play this "I wonder if I'll get to poop today?!" Game! *sigh* pregnancy is so beautiful! Oh oh! It was sooooo great watching FI drink beer all day on Saturday only to have super long (read:too long) me on top hotel sex because he was a little buzzed and I can only go so long with him on top without my belly hurting! Goodie!! I really wanted that unexpected leg session!

jennjilljo · November 2014

@erobbins09‌ you're freaking hilarious.

@nomnomasaur0426‌ I do a weird crabwalk/waddle up the stairs to get DS in the morning. It's the least painful way to get up the stairs. I'm the only one in the house allowed to laugh about it.

AshleySparkle720 · November 2014

@jennjilljoite‌ I'm literally envisioning you backwards crab walking up the stairs. I know that wasn't what you meant, but it was a great image for a second

MaryS001 · November 2014

I used to be able to lean over out soundboard to turn it on and off, but now with the belly I can't reach so I have to walk around behind it.

Sometimes I the morning I forget that I can't just sit up like a normal person and I'll try out of habit... Then nothing will happen and I'll remember the big ol' lump in my belly and I'll roll over.

Ducktale · November 2014

I hugged a pregnant friend yesterday and the hug was super awkward and far away.

nbad311 · November 2014

I can no longer tie my sneakers from a standing position. I have to sit on the ground and start from there.

When getting out of bed in the mornings from laying on my back, I too have to muster up some fight and some rocking & rolling motion and turtle-roll myself up and out. DH will need to start assisting soon, I'm sure.

lorifromwi · November 2014

Ducktale said:

Spreading my knees out and squatting to pick something up off the floor. After having spent a few minutes trying to pick it up with my feet. Sitting down to shave my legs Paying someone else to paint my toenails instead of doing it myself

Realized this weekend that I still have toenail polish on from a wedding in July!! It looks terrible and I can't get down there to take care of it. I haven't been able to get myself to ask DH to do it either. We have a babymoon spa weekend coming up at the end of November and it will just have to wait until then.

michelle142 · November 2014

It's super handy having a toddler that's close to the floor height wise. He's usually willing to pick up the stuff I drop so I don't have to bend over

I need to sit to put my shoes on because standing on one foot hurts SO bad. Same goes for putting on pants/socks.

SquirrelsRWatching · November 2014

willvilljill

I'm having a hard time washing dishes too! I have to stand on my tip-toes so that my belly is above the counter when I reach into the sink. I also have to have DH empty the dryer and washing machines. I just can't bed that far anymore, and if there is a lone sock at the bottom of our deep washing machine...forget it.

cinnamonsugar · November 2014

Getting laundry out of the top loading machine sucks now. It's like the washing dishes thing, where you're almost reaching sideways and blindly swiping for any residual socks at the bottom.

bhjones1980 · November 2014

lizjennings81 said:

sugahcookie01 said:

I'm also literally rolling out of bed. It's weird.

And here is a REALLY unexpected one.

My preferred blow job position is no more. DH lays back on the bed and I lean over him. Uh, now I can't lean down and reach anymore. Oops.

I've had this, too. Minor adjustment: I have to rest slightly on my side, but it's comfortable enough that I can get the job done (cough::mostrecentlythismorning::cough).

Mad props to you ladies (or should I say to your DHs)... But No, just No

Oem617 · November 2014

I gave up on taking the stairs in my office building a long time ago. I also gave up any type of shoe that requires a buckle or lace.

I roll (literaly) out of bed.

I have a hard time picking up DS to place him in his crib at bedtime. I have always been the one to do it. I had to give that job to DH. If he's not home, it's rough.

And shaving my legs is not done as often as it should be.

foxslaw · November 2014

Getting milk out of my work fridge. Knocking over a jug of half & half with my bump. It's just so weird to adjust to having a bigger spatial awareness.

I haven't run into and shaving debacles....yet....

you always make me smile. @erobbins09‌

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