Lifting limitations?

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Sooooo 1st official doctors appointment is on the 16th. What about lifting.... what at too much? We have dogs and chickens. I buy 30 lb bags of dog food and 50 lb bags of chicken feed. Also we buy bottled water; the 32 pack. Guess i need to know what my limits are. Suggestions? Stories?

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My doctor told me no more than 15 pounds. It's really hard especially at work. I ended up telling my job first because I needed help. Really glad I did they are all so encouraging and helpful.

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My doctor told me at 8w3d, no more than 25 pounds.

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The reasoning for doctors to recommend not straining yourself is because of the increased possibility of you hurting your joints. You start producing a hormone called relaxin that makes the ligaments holding your joints together to become slack. If you were strong enough to lift them before with no trouble, go for it. Just make sure you're not holding your breath or straining, and that you don't hurt yourself. If you're unsure of your limitations, ask for help! I'm sure they'd help you load it into your car.

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I haven't been to the Dr yet so I may not be the best response however. I am a huge weight lifter. I squat regularly the same weight I have been doing. I haven't changed anything about my life because I'm pregnant I'm just more concious. I have read that if it was routine for your before your pregnant you shouldn't change. I just try not to strain myself or over do it. I'm almost 8w.  Again I haven't been yet so take my word with a grain of salt. I also have a mastiff and we buy 40lb bags of dog food and lift it, but I dont feel like I straining to do it. It's normal to me

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My doc said if you're used to lifting it it's ok. With my second child I had a 40lb toddler.. I couldn't NOT lift her.. I just tried not to carry her or over do it. This time I again have a 40lb toddler so again, I can't not pick him up..

Lifting limitations?

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