I am 16 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby.......?

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And I wanted to get some advice, insight from moms who have multiple babies. I call my doctor over a lot of things, I ask mothers now because although my doctor is amazing she does not have any kids of her own. my 1st time ever being pregnant at 27 ended in a miscarriage so when we found out 6 months later we was pregnant again and had stopped trying was going back on the pill, we was shocked and I was so scared. I was scared to do everything and anything. I was scared to sleep in another position but left side! I didn't carry anything! I was over the top to make sure we didn't lose her and she was born 9/10/11 6lbs 15oz a week over due! but she came :0) natural birth and all, then the 2nd week of May 2012 found out we was pregnant, which was planned because we want our kids close in age and then 6 weeks later lost the baby.....then literally after the miscarriage got pregnant right away! Didn’t even know that was possible! But it is lol and now I am 16 weeks. This one I seem to be a bit more easier but since I am prone to miscarriages, I wonder is it okay to sleep all different positions of course not on your stomach, to sleep on your back (I find myself waking up from a good nights sleep on my back) this morning I was cleaning the bathroom floor because our dog puked, so I was bent down and some pressure was going into my stomach so I would stop. I stand a lot at work talking to my clients and just always moving around....my dog also keeps crossing over my belly which happens so fast I can't stop her because she is one minute laying next to me and next jumping over! If my husband is at work and I take our daughter out since we live in midtown Manhattan I take the train and pick up her stroller up and down the stairs if I can't get help, my daughter always falls asleep against me, I pick her up of course.....I guess what I am asking from any other mother's experience, how protected is lil baby in your womb? Is there anyway I am hurting him/her......do/did anyone of you do a lot of normal things with your second pregnancy? I hope I make sense because my concerns make sense in my head, basically sometimes if it wasn’t for the sore boobs and nausea I forget I am pregnant! And just clean, play, cook, walk, food shop etc like I am not pregnant......I have an apt on Tue and of course will talk to her but I would rather get insight from other moms. Thank you for your time and help.

2012-09-30T09:19:00Z

@ Bee......sweet heart re read my post....mainly the part where I explain my first time ever being pregnant was at 27! I am 28 now.....next time read clearly before you jump to answer something wrong.....Thanks anyway for trying :0)

Ur favurit Girl · Accepted Answer

How heavy is your daughter? I picked my second child up all the time while pregnant with my 3rd but she was very small for her age & weighed less that 20lbs but heavy lifting even if its a child can be harmful to your baby. But If she's still the same weight she was since you first got pregnant and you've been lifting her the entire time that should be ok. Just don't continue lifting her if she's gaining weight. Definitely DO NOT continue to lift the stroller with a heavy baby inside. You CAN harm your baby or possibly have a miscarriage because of all the strain and pressure. If your daughter can walk then I would suggest letting her walk or getting an umbrella stroller since they're so light weight & work perfectly well (it's what I used). Also as far as sleeping. It is perfectly fine to sleep however you're most comfortable. I would usually wake up from a good sleep in my back as well. The only reason they suggest the left side is because your bladder is on the right side & if you sleep on the right side you may have to get up several times to pee during the night & that can be extremely annoying but if you don't mind then go for it. Also, when the baby is bigger you may be uncomfortable laying on your back because the baby is right in top of your ribs & lungs so you may have some difficulty breathing but propping myself up on pillows helped with that & I was still able to sleep in my back which is what made me most comfortable. But lifting, & excessive walking should be a definite no no for you since you are more prone to miscarriages. Walking for extended periods of time induces labor. That's how I went into labor with my second child. I walked almost 2 miles. That was done on purpose though (she was overdue)

Michelle · Answer

@Bee: She said 27. Not 17. 
To answer your question: I would recommend you take your physical activity very light (no scrubbing floors, overworking yourself) as much as possible since you have a history of miscarriages. Also, make sure to take a prenatal vitamin every day, eat well, and do a pregnancy yoga video to minimize stress. Other than that, sometimes miscarriages just happen, and you can't prevent it. You shouldn't blame yourself if it happens despite a healthy lifestyle. 
Good luck!

? · Answer

I understand your concern. But sleep anyway you want. The left side sleeping thing is most important much later. Do all the things you would normally do but just dont over do it. You have made it to 16 weeks, the likelihood of miscarriage is quite low. Try not to stress, its not good for you or the baby.

Bee · Answer

Your prone for miscarriages because your still a teenager and your body is not fully developed enough. Maybe there is a reason for the first miscarriage. You need to start thinking better and not putting yourself in this position. Your still not an adult..

I am 16 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby.......?

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