[–] yellowtruffles 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'm due in March and still getting comments about how I don't look like I'm big enough for March. At least as of this month people have stopped telling me I don't look pregnant. It's fucking ridiculous. I'm not sorry that I have a healthy weight gain and stomach muscles to keep me from bloating out fast.
Other fuck you to hams: yes, I still lift weights twice a week. Plus my other workouts. It makes me feel good, and it's good for the baby. Why yes, I will eat what I want within reason. Telling me to eat with abandon and then tutting about choices tells me more about your food problems than me, you disgusting pig. Leave my uterus and body alone, hippocrites. Grr!
[–] yellowtruffles ago
Exactly. And I think there's this idea that we all need to look like we've swallowed watermelons to begin with. Baby doesn't suddenly go BAM I AM 8 POUNDS.
...thank god, can you imagine? I'm 33 weeks and sometimes get short of breath. LOL.
[–] FPHrefugee ago
I thought though lifting heavy things can be bad for pregnancy due to premie labor and low birth weight. I mean I know exercise is good, but you're supposed to avoid most heavy lifting.
[–] yellowtruffles 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
To clarify, very heavy weightlifting is personal based, and it is suggested you do what your body is naturally comfortable doing. We're not talking lifting stuff to set new PR's here. I'm talking lifting well within my margin of what I can lift right now.
Avoiding most heavy lifting is a vague and unhelpful way to state it. Doctors and research backs lifting within your margin of comfort (aka, correct lifting posture and without overstraining the body) for as long as you are comfortable doing so. The research I've read doesn't back premature labor or low birth weight for women who exercise regularly using weight lifting as part of their routine. In fact, sources indicate better labor outcomes with quicker recovery. Happy to give you links if you need citation.
[–] burntfishnchips ago
I wouldn't even talk to a ham. Never speak to a ham, especially a pregnant one. Just revel in the fact you'll have a healthy child and shitlord with him or her once they're old enough. and why would you invite a ham to your baby shower?
[–] Fuck-off-fatties [S] ago
No not my baby shower. I am not having one. I got invited to hers. She's not allowed near my house
[–] spicycoconut ago
I got the same all the time when I was pregnant too. People used to comment on how I'd only grown on my bump.... I used to point out to them that it was because that's where the baby was, not in my arms, legs, or face. I don't know why pregnancy has become an excuse to gain so much weight. As far as I can see it is one of THE most important times to take good care of yourself. You are literally growing another human who is dependent on you and your health.
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[–] Fuck-off-fatties [S] ago
I have a cute little bump at like 17 weeks. She's 34+ weeks and FINALLY looking questionably pregnant.
[–] DelusionalHominids 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
She obviously wants you to get fat. I would say eat what you want, don't worry about gaining some fat, then lose any extra weight later. It will crush her spirits just as badly in the end. The only downside is that you'll have to listen to her gloat about any weight gain. But you'd have to listen to her moaning about your weight either way, so fuck it.
Maybe you could just make it a policy not to discuss it with her at all? Hams can be really fucking annoying when they have fixated on your weight. I have a ham neighbor that takes every opportunity to talk about my weight. He's obsessed and it's really irritating.
[–] Fuck-off-fatties [S] ago
Oh I rub it in her face all the time. She's just jealous. I don't starve myself by any means, but when I see her with 3 donuts I make sure to mention it
[–] BlackBetty 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Good. Buy a onesie that says "I'm with Fattie." Besides, do you really think she'd buy you any of that expensive shit? Please.