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When people tell you that you NEED to walk more because it's better for the baby. And you tell them that he takes so much energy that you can barely walk up three steps. And they say "well it obviously gets better the more you walk"......
Ummmmmmmmmm. I'm carrying a human, and you're tying to tell me what's best? I know it's this great idea and I give props to women who exercise everyday while being pregnant. But I am just too tired. I hiked 2 miles, and I'm 27 weeks pregnant and I waned to die. 
End rant.

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I can barely walk to my mailbox

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The more you do, the better you feel but I KNOW what you mean. I'm a mom of 7. With my last son, I was EXHAUSTED. Screw walking to the BATHROOM. Much less for exercise. Also, people can mind their own business. EVERYONE has advice when you're pregnant, but YOU'RE the Mama. 😘

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This particular comment has really bothered me during both my pregnancies. Since I'm high risk for preterm labor, I've been advised by my doctors both times to limit physical activity as much as is humanly possible, or they'll put me on bedrest. So having to deal with 9 months each time of people saying I should, "just take the stairs instead of the elevator," or, "just walk to the restaurant, instead of drive, it's only a few blocks," etc, got old really fast. I don't think it's everyone's business that I'm high risk, but if I don't explain that, I feel like I get a lot of judgment for trying to limit my activity.

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My mom made me walk every day when I was pregnant with my first. She said it would make labor easier. 36 hours  (3 of pushing!) Later and I disagree!

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Reading this as I'm getting up at 8am on a freakin Sun to get ready for a yoga class at 33 weeks. I wish they had the class at like noon but that's besides the point.  Moving around is def good for you, which is good for the baby. That being said, don't push yourself and everyone's limits are diff.  
Everyone says giving birth is like a marathon and I would be even more worried about it if I couldn't take more than a few steps now.

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I hate to be that guy but exercising will give you more energy.

Having said that, fuck that if it's not a priority for you. Like you said, you're growing a human and are doing everything you need to do already. Everyone has an opinion on your body once you're pregnant- do you!

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