12 to 24 week pregnancy thread

Jox

I was reading last night that our feet can grown length and width ways during pregnancy and might stay at a bigger size!

I would say if it's uncomfortable switch to flatter shoes.

I wear flats (I've had the same Clarks pair for a year now!) out and about and when I'm at work I've got higher heeled shoes (Clarks again!) for a more professional look as I'm so short!

But I've noticed they're feeling a bit tighter...

I keep my feet up on a box of A4 paper under my desk, I might need to request a foot stool!

Birdie85

God, I couldn't imagine wearing heels all day, every day even before I was pregnant- and I have a desk job! Sore-feet-a-go-go! Like Rummer says, get some comfortable but supportive shoes and put the heels away. If you do get ballet flats or suchlike, wear orthotic insoles with them, the difference is huge, you don't realise how much support your feet need until you actually start looking after them!

becca0417

It's not uncomfortable but I'm not prone to swelling so prob time to ditch the heels then! Damn, I'm only 5ft2!

Rummer

becca0417 wrote: »

It's not uncomfortable but I'm not prone to swelling so prob time to ditch the heels then! Damn, I'm only 5ft2!

You will love wearing flats I have lovely ones from Clarks that are so comfy and gorgeous that I may never return to heels.

Finally after a horrid week I am starting to feel a bit more human again.

lushlifesaver

Birdie between me working 9-5 and him working 8am-midday and then his training schedule (formal session Monday and Wednesday plus occasional weekend AND gym session1/2times a week plus competition/games every couple of weeks) and then keeping the house straight and my evening class (just started a 10week one) we just run out of time!

becca I still wear heels most days! Granted I have started taking them off under my desk but at events I always have some on and then most meetings etc, maybe 1/2 days a week I will wear flats all deay but I find my legs hurt more those days! I do vary my heel heights though (from 1in up to probably 3/4in) and don't wear them when I'm reffing or anything haha that's when I switch to trainers!

reffed a game last night at training for the first time in a couple of months, was going to go lightly and just walk/jog but found myself sprinting up and down court sometimes. Could tell it had been a while and I've been going easy in the gym as the backs of my legs as feeling it today! Tank goodness we have no stairs in our little bungalow! haha

Jox

Wow lush, you are a busy / active lady!

I've just read this on cgbabyclub.co.uk:

You might be feeling some aches and pains in your legs too which is understandable, given that your body is having to do some extra work and being put under pressure a bit.

Make sure that you take things easy and use our tips to help avoid any swelling or puffiness in your legs:

Rest with your feet up whenever you can
‘Circle’ your feet at the ankles to get your circulation going
Try support stockings if your legs do get puffy
Try doing regular stretching and walking – perhaps for 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon

faithhope

I was nearly in tears this afternoon watching a goat having a c-section. The kids didn't make it. I really need to stop watching these programmes!! The ones with human babies are bad enough!

claire16c

Birdie85 wrote: »

God, I couldn't imagine wearing heels all day, every day even before I was pregnant- and I have a desk job! Sore-feet-a-go-go! Like Rummer says, get some comfortable but supportive shoes and put the heels away. If you do get ballet flats or suchlike, wear orthotic insoles with them, the difference is huge, you don't realise how much support your feet need until you actually start looking after them!

I always wore ballet pumps in my office jobs too. I always felt like I was wearing heels for 'a look' and actually I don't really care about that so just wore sparkly or black pumps depending on places I worked in! Plus I was often running for trains so was not practical.

I'm 5'3'' and a bit but I never really feel small.

Only been sick once today, yay lol

Managed to eat some cold noodle salad for dinner then will be back on the normal Ben & Jerry's ice cream as usual for the evening

Con that sounds horrible poor you x

becca0417

Thanks for all the advice. Think I'll go shoe shopping almost seems pointless for the 10 weeks I've got left at work!

Yay Claire! Glad you have had a better day x

How did any of you make pram choices?! I'm completely stuck between bugaboo, iCandy, M&P Sola and the Oyster!!!!

Rummer

becca0417 wrote: »

How did any of you make pram choices?! I'm completely stuck between bugaboo, iCandy, M&P Sola and the Oyster!!!!

Have you tried them all out and read reviews? I did both and then when I had narrowed it down further I went for the least expensive