Pregnant & Moving House

[kungfubecca]

use your best judgement. I helped my sister carry a couch when I was pregnant, 'cause i too was moving house. Most pregnant women usually do something crazy like move house, so i'm sure hundreds do the lifting, and many have 2-3 yo's that they would lift while pregnant weighing anywhere from 10-17kgs. Don't overdo it, play the girly card and make the boys do the really heavy stuff. my sil was climbing around in maccas play equipment looking for a 2yo the other day and she is in her second timester.
A pregnant women is no where near as delicate as most people think. Just trust what your body is telling you.

[beckoes]

we just moved house....im 8 weeks pg. i did some lifting, i even considered lifting our tv from the floor to the tv stand...but thought twice about that one just take it slow. i bassically packed the entire house as DP was working and it took me twice the time it could have cause i was taking it so slowly, but i dont feel too bad after! which i could have done if id have gone at it like a bull at a gate! good luck with the move! and the pregnancy!!

[3 Little Munchkins]

Hi, I moved house when I was 5 months pregnant. I ended up with 2 hernias that made the rest of my pregnancy extremely uncomfortable and quite painful at times. I was stupid and it was all my fault......

Just try to take it easy and lift the lighter things like everyone else has pretty much said.

Would you feel comfortable making up an excuse (Little white lie) and tell your friends that you've hurt your shoulder or arm, so you can only lift the lighter things? That's what I would do lol..... so naughty of me really lol.

But..... Congratulations!!!!! Best of luck with your pregnancy

[beetle]

I would just tell your friends/helpers that you've hurt your back and can't lift the heavy stuff.

Good luck with the move!