Push mowing. ..?

mandy903 · July 2015

I use to be the one to mow the yard until a couple years ago when I went back to work and we hired someone. Well I'm no longer working and my husband had been doing it. I sent him to the store and decided why not. So I mowed. I have to be careful getting to hot bc of my dizzy spells (was passing out but not anymore). I mowed the front and half of the back before getting hot and dizzy so I came in to cool off. My husband walks in from store and flips out couldn't believe I would do that. I feel like it was good for me to get a good sweat out and stopped when I felt like I needed to. Is my husband overacting? Should I not mow? I didn't with my other 2 pregnancies bc we rented. ..

bbiutmcph · July 2015

I mow all the time. Like anything listen to your body, I avoid the large hills and take breaks if needed. But I am pregnant, nothing is wrong with me I pretty much behave/do things just like I do when not pregnant.

LiveNLove44 · July 2015

No one, including your husband, knows your body better than you do. I realize he is being protective and he knows your situation with dizzy spells better than anyone here, but it might be a slight overreaction considering you felt good enough about the decision. I'm a pretty independent person, so I also don't put up with someone telling me what I "should" do while pregnant.

I mowed the lawn all through my pregnancy with DD and I loved it. Do it at a good time of day so you aren't in the hottest weather or peak sun. Have water and know your limit, as you mentioned, and take a break when you need one.

mandy903 · July 2015

Thanks ladies

I finished the back yard a bit ago. Maybe he'll see I'm alive and well and get over it. I thought it was fine but feels better hearing it from others

Srhbgr · July 2015

Just something to think about from your DH point of view... I was having dizzy spells on and off as well and, on days when I was feeling better, DH would come home and be very surprised at certain things I had gotten done throughout the day while he was gone such as carrying things up from the car to our 2nd floor apartment. After some time he just flat out told me that he knows I won't do anything stupid but he'd really appreciate it if I did those things while he was around just incase I needed help. Maybe yours is feeling the same way. Now if I go to the grocery store or something I call DH when I get home and let him know that I'm going to be making a few trips up the stairs and then I call him when I'm all done. His mom thinks it's ridiculous and over bearing, but I get it. And the fact that he told me about it and didn't just blow up helped a lot too.

heytallmama · July 2015

I mow our yard, too! I leave the toughest section for my husband (it's a stupid-steep hill!), but I feel like I'm pulling my weight with our 3/4 acre yard when I help out. Glad to see I'm not the only one busting it out in the grass - I feel pretty baller mowing at 27 weeks preggo! Besides, I figure if I help out now, I can cash in those chips for when all of the leaves drop this fall and I can stay inside with the baby. Perks to delivering in early October is no leaf raking for me this year!

MrsN092714 · July 2015

It's so funny reading about you ladies and your sweet concerned hubbies! I mow all the time, it's when I don't that I get questioned! Lol. We bought this big heavy dresser for the nursery that I have been working on refinishing lately and yesterday I mentioned to my husband that it would be nice if when its done one of his brothers could come over and help him move it to the basement as its heavy and awkward and he looked at me like i was crazy "I think we can handle it" he says! Good thing I have been feeling well and continuing to stay fairly active throughout this pregnancy. Bless his sweet unconcerned heart, I think he's still a little clueless. He doesn't let me get away with much and I love him for it. I'd be snoozing on the couch all the time without him!

mandy903 · July 2015

When I first started passing out my husband raced to the hospital. Took me home cooked for me and completely babied me. The Dr told me no showers only baths and be careful when laying back sitting/standing up. (Ortho static hypotension) so he gave me a bath and wouldn't let me lay back to wet/rinse my hair. He did it for me with a cup. I do my normal routine around the house now but he isn't happy if I do any manual labor lol. He's very protective. I think it's really sweet mostly. Until he makes me paranoid that I'm doing something unsafe. ..

mommamikos · July 2015

I actually like mowing, but haven't had a lot of time to do much this summer. But the exercise is good for you, just listen to your body!
Maybe it would out your husband at ease if you mowed when he was home? Just in case anything did happen....

mommy_wife_nurse · July 2015

I mow every week!

it's my favorite exercise, I just make sure I stay hydrated and if I get too hot I take a break. Even though it only takes about 45 minutes for our yard, it can get exhausting.

You definitely know your body's limits better than anyone else, so as long as you're not a high-risk or was told specifically not to by your Dr, go ahead! My SO was like that too at first but now he really appreciates it and is OK with it as long as I know when to quit.

beckles112 · July 2015

He sounds like my husband. He would wrap me in bubble wrap if I'd let him. He freaked out because I had to walk to my parents' house from the mechanics today. It's like a five minute walk and I definitely need to be walking more than that. I think it's harder for the men to just calm down and let us do their thing because they're so protective and there's no way for them to know if we're overdoing it or not.

Anyway, I agree with what the others have said, listen to your body. It will let you know when you need to rest. It's probably good for you to get out and do something like that.

mandy903 · July 2015

I googled it yesterday and most women agreed it was fine just don't push yourself. Then one site that is "medical" advice said that it's not safe. Not because of the physical work but because of the loud noise and strong vibrations of the mower put you at risk for miscarriage and early labor. .. yikes. I may skip the mowing now and let hubby do it.

Knottie16288692 · July 2015

My husband is the same way. I used to love mowing the yard, but once that stick said positive I have been banned. He wont let me do anything strenuous or could cause some kind of threat to me or our child. I was hanging a picture and he completely freaked out! Said it was way too heavy and I was using muscles in my stomach and didn't know it Love that man.

Its annoying being told we cant do something because we are pregnant, but I also have to remember its his baby too. As women we think we protect our child by carrying it and providing the nutrition for it. Men cant physically do that, so they take care of us and things that we normally do while not pregnant, so that we are in tip top shape to take care of baby. I don't think he is overreacting. I think, he's being protective of you and your child.

trishas777 · July 2015

I mow our grass with push mower every week. If it's hot I just bring water or take a break. Its great exercise!

LiveNLove44 · July 2015

mandy903 said:

I googled it yesterday and most women agreed it was fine just don't push yourself. Then one site that is "medical" advice said that it's not safe. Not because of the physical work but because of the loud noise and strong vibrations of the mower put you at risk for miscarriage and early labor. .. yikes. I may skip the mowing now and let hubby do it.

This bold section is laughable! I hope you didn't take it too seriously. What was the site? That is the most ridiculous statement.

mandy903 · July 2015

As someone who went through a traumatic loss I do take this seriously. Call it being ridiculous, paranoid. .. Unless I know for sure it's not harmful to the child growing in me I will not do it. To me there is nothing more serious than protecting my kids including the one still growing in me.

LiveNLove44 · July 2015

@mandy903, as someone who has also experienced a difficult loss years ago, I find that website to be particularly aggravating for one important reason: consider the source. As I briefly searched the blog for more information and cited research, I didn't find any. In fact, the way it is written is in hopes of being informative, but she doesn't identify reputable sources for further research for her readers. The one part that gave me a bit of relief when reading her statements was that she points her readers in the direction of their doctor for final approval for activities.

I think that when you experience a loss especially, relying on the most reputable sources and on my own doctor's recommendations are key to my sanity throughout pregnancy. This is my second pregnancy after loss, and I want you to know that I understand being anxious and worried. My comments are certainly not directed at your worries being "laughable," rather, I found the first comment about mowing causing miscarriage to be laughable. It's a stretch, in my opinion, and I find it to be more fear-inciting than informational by a landslide. I fear that seeking information from sources like this can lead any of us down a dangerous path of worry that will be a detriment to our mental state rather than be helpful.

ETA: tag

mandy903 · July 2015

I'm sure Google should not be where I get my medical advice. I just can't get it out of my head now. I mean they say nipple simulation, massage, even lavender I think all can cause contractions. So if it's a possible risk I try to avoid it. I think mowing is probably safe. I also think maybe it could cause early contractions and as long as I have that nagging feeling about it I will skip out on that chore. I appreciate everyone for their opinions. But I'm a high anxiety person and this is just what I'm comfortable with right now.

Knottie16288692 · July 2015

I personally think that's a wise choice...I didn't want to offend you earlier,but my husband is right about not realizing how much our bodies put into certain activities. Hanging a picture probably isn't too worrisome lol, but if you are exerting yourself to the point of getting dizzy from the heat...I would hold off. I could see where the vibrations from a push mower could put stress on a baby.Better safe then sorry 100% when it comes to pregnancy.Go for a walk instead if you are wanting to be active and get hubby to go with you...you know in case you trip on the pavement or something

mandy903 · July 2015

Thanks

don't ever worry about your opinion offending me! I came here asking for opinions! I think your hubby sounds sweet ♡

dannie134 · July 2015

I've been mowing since my DH had shoulder surgery a little over a month ago. I would be happy to let him do it, but we can't really afford to pay for a lawn service right now and so either I mow or we spend money we don't have. I follow @LiveNLove44 's policy of taking it slow, drinking lots of water, and taking breaks if I feel like I need it. I have yet to feel like I'm pushing myself too hard, but if I did I would stop.

I don't think it's worth freaking out about, but if my husband was able to do it instead I'd gladly let him! I am not on board for letting DH tell me what I can and can't do, but if he wants to offer to do more to make things easier while I'm pregnant I have no problem with that. Obviously if it makes you too nervous and there are other options don't do it.

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