https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:43:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-35942 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:35:40 +0000 momentspassslow 35942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honestly didnt take it easy very much at all! Yes, there were days where I napped more often then normal, but overall - I worked until the end, I grocery shopped, I even went to a wedding 4 days before I gave birth!! Do what you feel comfortable with, don't do what people expect! Enjoy it because you honestly will be exhausted after the baby arrives! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-21140 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:07:06 +0000 jennylynn 21140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am somewhat, but only because my doctor advised me to because of some potential problems it could cause for me specifically. I still work full time, but I try to sit down as much as I can and prop my feet up when I'm resting. I still do most of the housework, but I try to take frequent breaks and stop when I start feeling tired. It's hard sometimes, especially since we're remodeling the back bedrooms (including the nursery), and I seriously LOVE doing that kind of thing. I do what I can to help, but it's hard watching the guys do all the fun/hard work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-21054 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:07:27 +0000 Mrsbells 21054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not really taking it easy, I'm still doing the same things I was doing pre-pregnancy. My dad freaks out if he sees me carrying a large grocery bag because he thinks pregnant women shouldnt lift a finger. but I think its good for me to stay active </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-21032 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:25:23 +0000 yoursilverlining 21032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Early in my pregnancy, my OB put a bunch of restrictions on me (physical ones) due to some health issues that upped my miscarriage risk. Now that those issues have resolved, I have no restrictions. </p> <p>So far, I’ve only missed 1 day of work in the first 12 weeks – I work 8-6 (and often longer hours) at a pretty fast paced job. I take a nap almost every day on my lunch break. Other than that, I’ve stopped going to the gym, my husband does the majority of the cooking and cleaning (though I still do some of both), so while I’m taking it easier than my usual pace due to morning sickness and fatigue, my life isn’t that different from pre pregnancy. </p> <p>My mom keeps saying she "can't believe" I'm still working full time - like....of course I am, what else am I suppose to do? ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-21016 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:03:51 +0000 babyz 21016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never taken it so easy in my life. I used to eat healthy, exercise 3-4x a week, clean, cook &amp; move at a fairly fast pace. Nowadays, I'm so lazy. I move slow and sleep a lot. I can't help it with the occasional headache/migraine and nausea just looming over my head. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-20926 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:13:56 +0000 Clementine 20926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, not at all. I am doing everything I did pre-pregnancy except probably taking more time to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-20888 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:53:48 +0000 mediagirl 20888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>By taking it easy, do you mean am I being a lazy sloth woman? The answer is yes! I have been such a bore these past few months. Mostly I have had no energy and can't motivate to do anything. I haven't cooked (gag), I have done minimal cleaning and I certainly haven't decorated for fall. Ifeel some of my energy coming back so it looks like the lazy sloth woman is going away.... For now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-20826 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:38:45 +0000 erinpye 20826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been forced to take it easy due to debilitating morning sickness until week 18 and now, I get nauseated, sweaty and dizzy if I push myself too hard. It's difficult for me to admit I have to rest when I usually like to power through my day, but my body isn't giving me another option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-20797 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:42:16 +0000 Rosie Girl 20797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am just taking it normal I guess you could say! I'm a SAHM, so I don't "work" full-time (although I think being a mom is pretty much the same!). I have never really worked out, but I did go hunting this last weekend and hiked around in knee deep snow with a gun on my shoulder! I still do the chores, grocery shopping, cooking, taking care of DS, etc. I haven't really changed much other then staying at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-20795 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:33:54 +0000 tequiero21 20795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i think i've been taking it pretty easy. maybe too easy. i should be exercising more. =( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-18938 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:47:09 +0000 Mrs. D 18938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm literally on my feet all day at work, running back and forth around the store, and so when I get home, I'm utterly exhausted, and so yeah, I do take it a bit easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-18930 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:31:28 +0000 heffalump 18930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got really bad migraines so I had to take it easy. My main goal during pregnancy was to avoid a migraine, because I wanted to avoid taking meds. And since EVERYTHING gave me migraines, most of the time I was stuck on the couch :( I would much rather have been able to stay active, and I'm sure I wouldn't have gained so much weight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-18929 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:30:32 +0000 Navy_Mommy 18929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not working (I worked up until I moved to California with DH which is when we got married which is when we got pregnant, lol) so compared to pre-pregnancy I am sorta taking it easy, but I definitely keep myself busy. And since my husband is deployed I can't exactly rely on anyone else to take care of the housework/errands that need to get done.</p> <p>In the past few days my back has been KILLING me (I have a history of back problems so it's expected) to the point where when I walk, I limp severely. So, this weekend I've definitely been taking it easy - but that's mainly because if I'm walking for extended periods of time I literally can't hold back tears! I've been joking with my friends that by the end of the pregnancy I'll need a cane (I'm only 20 weeks now) so I have to start forcing myself to really take it easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-taking-it-easy#post-18924 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:21:29 +0000 winniebee 18924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my experience, when you tell people you are pregnant they tell you to "make sure you take it easy!" Have you been taking it easy during your pregnancy?</p> <p>Not complaining, but I haven't! Still working full time (at least 8-6), doing all of my household work, grocery shopping (and carrying my own parcels), social gatherings, working out, etc. Yesterday was the first day that I actually "took it easy" - my husband and I had a couch day/movie marathon and I napped off and on all day. I just feel like there is too much to do to take it easy! I'm just in my second trimester now and have felt really good, so maybe this will change. </p> <p>Have you taken it easy? If you have, is it because you were sick? Should I be cashing in on taking it easy!? </p>