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Toddlers bouncing on tummy?

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Wildwaterfalls · 03/10/2013 09:16

Anyone else pg and have a toddler who loves climbing / sitting / bouncing on them?

I'm trying to get her to be careful but it's hard. I'm only 10 weeks - can it do any harm at this stage? Presumably baby is still well protected in pelvis?

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MummyJetsetter · 03/10/2013 09:32

I'm 39 weeks and been jumped/climbed/sat on all along by a 3 year old boy, you're stronger than you think don't worry. It does hurt more the bigger you get when you get an elbow bearing the whole weight of a toddler in the belly though! x

Julietee · 03/10/2013 10:21

I don't think it can do any harm at 10 weeks because your uterus only peeks over your pubic bone at 12-ish weeks.

Sleepthief · 03/10/2013 10:31

Definitely not a problem

Writerwannabe83 · 03/10/2013 10:34

My husband won't even let my cat sleep on my stomach

princesscupcakemummyb · 03/10/2013 11:02

my toddler does this to me all the time im nearly 36 weeks i wouldnt worry about it to much :)

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Wildwaterfalls · 03/10/2013 11:20

Oh thanks all! Very reassuring.

'Climbing on mummy' seems to be the post-nursery bonding activity of choice at the moment...

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Wildwaterfalls · 03/10/2013 11:21

Oh thanks all! Very reassuring.

'Climbing on mummy' seems to be the post-nursery bonding activity of choice at the moment...

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Wildwaterfalls · 03/10/2013 11:22

Oh thanks all! Very reassuring.

'Climbing on mummy' seems to be the post-nursery bonding activity of choice at the moment...

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Wildwaterfalls · 03/10/2013 11:23

Sorry my phone went a bit mad

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BabyLabyrinth · 03/10/2013 14:27

My DD does this all the time to me. I've been a bit worried, but I'm sure this happens to nearly all subsequent babies!

PseudoBadger · 03/10/2013 14:29

Made it to almost 39 weeks being jumped on, sat on, tantrummed on etc. However I'm very worried about the same happening to my section wound next week :(

alteredimages · 03/10/2013 15:01

DD also does this all the time, though not as much now I've stopped making a fuss or letting on it's bothering me. I was worried because i'm rhesus negative but so far everything is fine. If they cotton on it annoys you they will take advantage though. Last time DD did it a couple of weeks ago she dug her knees right in to my bump and said, pleased as punch, "Look Mummy! I'm hurting the baby!" I ignored her and she hasn't done it since. I'm 27 weeks now.

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Wildwaterfalls · 04/10/2013 11:01

Very relieved to read all this. Altered your post re your DD made me smile - testing boundaries is she?

Mine's still quite little (14 months) so just doesn't get that the tummy area might be off limits for bouncing all of a sudden...

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PastaBeeandCheese · 04/10/2013 11:15

I have been wriggling DD down onto my pubic bone to avoid her literally bouncing on the bump. That said the bump seems to like its sibling abusing it judging by the enthusiastic response.

I fear i am merely growing DD's partner in crime.

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