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At this point (seven weeks), I don't worry about it except at the gym. But I'm in good shape and I lift weights 3-4x a week regularly. I try to keep my heart rate at a pace where I can still hold a conversation without gasping. Other than that, I do what I'd do otherwise. Later on, as joints become flexible and I get heavier, I'll worry a little more.

But everyone's body is different and it sounds like you're being careful and taking care of yourself, which is good!

Nope, not at all. I had a 4 month old (a big one who was in 18 month clothing at 6 months and over 20lbs) when I got pregnant with my second. I spent my entire pregnancy packing him around - usually with something else in hand, too. That really changed my perspective on things. I think if you're not high risk there is no reason you can't reasonably carry those weights.

I just make sure to listen to my body. I haven't been back to the gym since I got my BFP because of the weather, but I plan to keep lifting and running as long as I can with modifications as needed.

No. I just shoveled a ton of snow and I don't work out lol. I just listen to my body and rest when necessary. I carry my toddler around so I can't really get away with not lifting stuff!

I didn't worry about it. I was in Sam's loading giant bags of dog food in my cart a week before I delivered. My DH was pretty overprotective though and would fuss if he caught me with anything heavy. I figured second time moms have to carry around their older children and do so without any harm, so a little heavy lifting wouldn't hurt.

No. I held my 6.5 year old and 3.5 year old (85 pounds!) up the stairs after they were asleep in the car the other night. I'll probably still do that until I deliver this baby! My body is use to holding them and exercising though. Unless my heart rate is high (which it doesn't get high unless I'm running really fast mile after mile), then I'm fine.

If it is something you could do before you were pregnant you can do it while pregnant so long as you don't have complicarions.

I lifted plenty of heavy stuff all over work until I stopped working at 39+5 (went into labor the next day). I cut the grass on my hilly backyard until 37 weeks. It felt very empowering!

My pelvis got really loose really quickly with lo1. I left a lot at work and could still do it, I just had to make sure I was lifting well.

I feel the same way this time except now I have a very dynamic 27 pound 11 month old to carry.