Should I listen to my mom?

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So I'm a FTM and 18 as well, my mom has 4 kids so she gives me a lot of her input. Well now her newest input is that I eat too much sugar and carbs and says I'm going to have a big baby even though my doctor says I'm doing perfectly fine. Both her and my dad brush off that the doctor says I'm doing fine and say that they live with me and see how I eat. I know I don't eat the best but I've been walking a lot to make up for it. Now I'm having really bad hip pain to the point I can't walk and all my mom says is walk more. Honestly I feel really unsupported by them and I was wondering if I should listen to my mom or not. Thanks

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I personally would cut back and not over do the carbs and sugars that could typically causes problems with baby but I wouldn’t be as concerned if dr hasn’t said anything it’s just something I, personally would do either way.

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Oh lord! Eat what you want! Your pregnant. If dr. Says baby and you are healthy then do what you want!

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I mean cutting down sugar and unhealthy foods honestly is a good idea. It could potentially make baby bigger, but i ate super healthy with my 2nd, didnt change my diet at all with my 1st, and they were both born the exact same weight. As for the hip pain, id see a chiropractor, im pregnant with my 3rd and started seeing one every few weeks as i get horrible sciatica/lower back and hip pain.

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I mean to me unless you were like a health nut before hand it’s hard not to just eat whatever you want. Things don’t sound good and it’s hard to restrict yourself. I’ve gained 40 pounds and I’m only 21. I was quite normal before pregnancy and ate relatively healthy. Now I eat so bad. My family tells me I don’t look like I’ve gained a lot but I can feel it. I can’t walk either I have such bad sciatic pain. I would just ignore your mom. Not saying like your parents aren’t trying to look out for you because they are. But I know being pregnant takes a toll in SO many ways. It is not worth your energy to worry about what they’re saying about your food. You’re already this far along in your pregnancy just ignore it. Stressing over this isn’t worth it at all. Just eat what you feel like and worry about having a healthy baby. Just make sure you’re trying to get fruits, veggies and protein. I hope this helps! Don’t stress being pregnant is stress enough ❤️😊

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I’m 20 with my first baby and I live with my parents and although they have a lot of input they are still supportive but in my opinion a pregnant woman should indulge and enjoy her pregnancy and be a fat mama with a healthy big baby and if your doctor says youre fine then you are. I was never over 100 pounds and now i’m 135 and I am in pain sometimes cant walk but being 8 months pregnant that just comes with it. All thee changes are normal especially for FTM and being young we just go through a lot. If you think youre eating too much sugar just cut back a little but still indulge. Thats the joys of pregnancy we should at least have some good things during these long 9 painful months! Goodluck ❤️

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As a mom of a daughter, you should always listen to your mom. 
In all seriousness I wish I would have had this type of support with my first 2. My mom kept telling me to eat for 2 and i gained 60 pounds with each. I have also always been told you crave what your body lacks in nutrients. This pregnancy I try to break down what my body might want from a chocolate donut. I settle for an egg sandwich and a small glass of chocolate milk. That is high in sugar and carbs but not as bad as a chocolate donut. I’m trying to make more mindful decisions. As far as the walking, hip pain is common in pregnancy but walking is really good for you. It is easy to become sedentary especially in the third trimester. We are tired, heavy and are in pain. If your 32-36 weeks that is 4-8 weeks of developing a habit that will take a while to get out of because you will still have recovery time of at least 2-4 weeks after baby. Really try to walk about 20 minutes a day in the evening. It can also help with digestion. Also, later in pregnancy the doctor will suggest you walk more to help move pregnancy along.

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