When did your pregnancy slow you down?

[Shellywelly1973]

Im 20 weeks pregnant with my 6 th dc. Someone said to me earlier i need to slow down& i laughed as its not an option.

I carry on as normal. I do get really knackered but Thats part & parcel of pregnancy.

I was thinking do other people make 'time' to rest when pregnant or do you delegate or stop doing certain activities at home or at work?

Im just being nosy!!

I suppose it depends how your pregnancy is progressing. From 6-10 weeks I was in excruciating pain - couldn't even walk most days. Saw a physiotherapist and haven't had anywhere near as much pain for the past 19 weeks, but for that month I had to rest constantly. I'm also measuring big for my dates so by about 20 weeks I would have to slow down when I was walking because my bump would get really really sore. I'm 29 weeks now and I'm really quite slow when I'm walking - I'm breathless much, much sooner than usual now and my bump and back hurts within about 10 minutes of walking.

My DP does things around the house that require standing for a period of time now, like doing the dishes or hoovering. I could do them myself if I took regular breaks but it's just easier for him to do them so he does.

Does that even answer your question? I've just rambled!

Yes! Sounds like you've had a hard time...

I think Im my own worst enemy,I've had spd for a few weeks now but i take pain killers& carry on. My Dp works shifts so I've got whole fortnight of doing bedtime by myself....Grrrr!

That sounds difficult :( I have no experience of SPD but you have my sympathy, I've heard it's dreadful

I am 26 weeks, and for the past 2-3 weeks have had to literally slow down when walking. 5 minutes of walking at my usual pace and I get a stitch or bump/back pain, and a full day shopping/on my feet would knacker me. Recently had ILS over for dinner, and that left me really tired - cleaning in the day time, cooking and then cleaning up during/afterwards. Nothing major though really. I am making no change whatsoever to my routine, just paying for it afterwards with various aches and pains.

However I am very lucky as it's my first and I am currently working part-time, so I can be lazy when I want to be to make up for it! I can imagine it being much harder with other children around, and would probably lean on DP more in order to have an extra few hours a week sleeping or recovering (alone!).

I think it depends on your pregnancy. I had to stay home from about 16 weeks as I was showing signs of pre-eclampsia and my body really wasn't coping with the pregnancy. A&E at 19 weeks due to bad and long-lasting braxton hicks (I had dared going for a walk the day before). Now 31 weeks and only since the last month I've been feeling better and started working from home. Since last week I've been going back to the office 2 days a week (on my request as I was so sick of sitting at home all the time).

My commute is 1.5h though, including a 1.5mile walk to the station, train and tube.

However my mum never felt any different in her pregnancies.

If you are able to carry on as usual IMO you are very lucky and I'm very

I found towards the end of the second trimester I was discovering I couldn't do the things I used to at the same pace (like running for a train). Now at 32 weeks it's really hitting home. Achy back, tired etc...

The best way I've found to describe today's particular feeling is that I feel like a wet beanbag balanced on stilts. If that makes sense haha...

Saying that some people feel it earlier or not at all - so keeping my fingers crossed for you!

First pregnancy; worked 12 hour night shifts until 8 1/2 months pregnant. Like you I coped with SPD and just got on with it, though the pain was unbelievable by the end.

This time I was dead on my feet from 12 weeks. I'm 32 weeks now and sometimes it's hard to get to 3pm without feeling the need to stop and SLEEP and rest. Not an option unfortunately with a toddler who grew out of his naps 7 months ago!

36 weeks and I really noticed today for the first time that I was walking a bit slower than normal, and when I got home I dumped bags and just sat on the sofa for a hour while. Funnily enough this is my first day when I'm not working or looking after DD, I think she keeps me on my toes! Hope this is just a lack of sleep as I can't imagine another 4 weeks and the 12 days I'm bound to go overdue by like this!

Well its nice you can just carry on, some of us don't have that option.

28+ weeks is when it really hit me

No I carried on exactly as normal only finishing up working the week he was due

I have worked as a primary school teacher in my first two pregnancies, despite having bad morning sickness. Didn't really slow me down but was hard work.

This time I threw up everytime I stood up so for eight weeks was bed bound. Wasn't working for the middle bit and felt fine. Am now crippled with spd and can't drive so am really slow and am bored. But at least not having to go to work in pain so trying to be thankful.

Third time around Ive found it hard going. I'm a SAHM so have a bit more leeway in terms of being able to rest but I'm glad this is the last time I'm doing this lol.

I've actually had a reasonably good pregnancy as my spd has been minimal but my main issue has been tiredness which is debilitating. Some days I've been able to push on through, other days not so much!

I'm 37 weeks now and for the most part I'm ok. I'm taking my older one to school in the morning, the younger one to nursery at lunchtime then back again at 3. Main difference is that I'm driving them just now rather than ny usual walk. I feel like I've got loads to do but I'm not surviving without a nap in the afternoon so I'm definitely slowing down!

Did 110 hour weeks until week 32. Now down to 50- 60 hour weeks but I've been really lucky to have a problem free pregnancy.

If you're tired, rest. If you're not, carry on.

From before I knew I was pregnant. Fucking hyperemesis :(

I am finding it hard, more dc, older, underactive thyroid & the SPD. But it was only today, that i thought, ' Can/should i do this differently?'

I do appreciate if your ill during pregnancy you wouldn't have any choice but to slow down.

Im self employed & i haven't had any proper leave with my last 2 dc but Im realising i might need to with this pregnancy.

Im waddling today, my hips & groin are killing me. What will i be like in another 20 weeks?!

I am 21 weeks and am just this week noticed that I can't run for my train comfortably anymore.

6-14 weeks slowed me down with horrible sickness/smell sensitivity though!