Things that become difficult to do with a belly.... - Page 2

[Ks Mama]

Originally Posted by mamallama

...washing my 5yo's hair. Fortunately she's otherwise self sufficient in the tub. I feel for you mamas with younger children!

Whew, it's rough! I've been taking my bath at the same time as DD recently... just SO MUCH easier. Leaning over the tub side to help her wash just doesn't work any more. DH might have to take over this duty in another couple of weeks.

[loriu]

i LOVE that "milking goats" is on this thread. i love goats!

and wiping, yes. a challenge.
moving around a classroom of high school kids.
fitting in a seat on the subway between two decent-sized people. esp. with the most recent cold front and coats. i feel like my arms need to stick straight out like a barbie's arms.

moving around the subway, period. i am VERY protective of my belly.

gotta say, sex is getting....creative

my belly is huge! it's beginning to scare me that i have 9 weeks more to grow!

[minimoose]

Originally Posted by loriu

gotta say, sex is getting....creative

You're still having sex?!

Hehe, just kidding. But personally, nope, not happening here anymore. Not due to belly size (I can still sleep on my stomach without any kind of discomfort), just a total lack of libido. And if I can muster the courage, belly baby starts kicking and punching and rolling, and that's usually the end of that

My poor hubby. I've promised him I'll make it up after the babe is here and I've recovered :

The only thing really uncomfortable for me is sitting. I'm carrying inward, meaning that this baby is SO in my ribcage. The only way I can get somewhat comfortable is reclining on the couch, and that's one of those cruel things they do to pregnant women: you're not supposed to recline. Who ever came up with that must have been a man.

[herbmama3-7]

Also sitting close to the table at meal time, I have to sit back as not to squish my belly that my arms have a hard time reaching my food, which usually ends up all over my belly anyway

Trying to fish out those little toys that make their way under things like the couch or bed, forget that, they will just have to stay their a while.

[vannienicole]

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[goodwin]

opening doors - i seem to be forgetting i have a belly that might get in the way. this happens especially when i am half asleep. so basically always.

co-ordination - i don't think i can go to the grocery store without knocking things off the shelf or bumping into at least a couple people.. i have no awareness of my size anymore...

[nadia105]

Shaving the nether regions was nearly impossible for the first time this week(32)!

Turning sideways no longer makes it easier to fit through tight spaces!

Sitting down low between the kids' beds while they go to sleep is getting very uncomfy.

Tub cleaning is going to be interesting the next time I get around to it. What are the odds I can get Dh to do it and do a decent job?

I have had a time or two when I didn't see my littles when they were right by me b/c of the belly!

[willoLevin]

I'd forgotten this from my first pg, but...

...I can barely fit in the seat to drive my little car!!!

(Since we had bad weather and flooding, I used DH's big SUV, which I usually make fun of, while he was at his conference last weekend. I am REALLY missing all the extra belly space now that I'm back in my compact.)

[Iamhappy2BAmom]

Yes definitely wiping.
Scooting into the driver seat of my car. (*I'm only 30 weeks!!*)
Putting on panties is very tricky while standing.
I haven't seen my pee pee in weeks so checking to see if it's wax time has been challenging.

Oh and forget about sex- I can't even do solo sex anymore b/c my arms aren't long enough.

[WhiteWax]

my MW office asks for a urine sample every time I'm there (2 week visits now) and allthough there's no problem having a fresh supply ( who doesn't have to go 90 times a day?) But trying to hold that tiny cup and aim accuretly!!!! OH MAN!!!!

[scrappingmom]

ditto on...about everything except the milking goats... nobody is milking this year

but goodness reading thru the list just reminds me how GLAD and LUCKY i am to have a teenager who, even though she doesnt do things tomy standard... will more often than not help with the things i cant do..things off the floor, well most things that require bending at this point.. my littlest dd(16mo) has discovered she likes washing dishes.. well.. sitting in the second sink where DD rinses.. all naked and she get her bath all in one! woohooo

also my other older kids help as much as they can,usually. This is DEFINETELY a easier way to go!

packing to move isnt so easy though now that i think of it....
finding a place i can sit reasonably at teh sewingmachine

possible helpful hint... if you have a birthing /excersice ball... see how many sitting places you can use it..i take it to the table, livingroom, shower(this is awsome for relieving low back pain!!!!) gives a little more range of motion lost with expanding belly..for me anyway