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I’m 21 weeks and starting to get a little anxious about how big/uncomfortable I’m going to be by the end of pregnancy lol.

At my anatomy scan, baby girl was already about 1 lb and measuring in the 91st percentile for overall growth. My husband was almost 10 lbs at birth, so naturally my brain is now convinced she’s going to follow in his footsteps. He’s also half Polynesian, and big babies definitely run in his family.

Meanwhile, I’m only 5’3 and I already feel like I look 35 weeks pregnant. My back is starting to hurt and I keep thinking, how am I supposed to do this for another 19 weeks??

Mostly just here to rant because I’m getting anxious about being absolutely huge and miserable toward the end, and I’m also nervous that if she keeps measuring big I’ll end up needing a C-section. Someone with a big baby at the anatomy scan come calm me down 😂

Hi! I’m 17w and my athletic shorts are starting to become a little too tight. I’m only 5’3, so most shorts fit high waisted on me. Any recommendations for maternity workout clothes, or specific athletic shorts brands that work well with bumps?

Heading on a Disney Alaska cruise next week and trying VERY hard not to overpack 😅 For those of you who have done Alaska around this time of year, what did you actually need clothing-wise?

I keep seeing packing lists that make it sound like I need to prepare for every possible weather condition, and I’m trying to be realistic about what will actually get used.

Specifically:
- Are gloves actually necessary?
- Beanie?
- Ear muffs?
- Heavy winter coat, or is a good waterproof jacket + layers enough?
- How many sweaters/fleece layers did you actually use?
- Is it silly to pack t-shirts?
- Anything you packed because everyone said you “needed it” and then never touched?

We’ll obviously be packing rain gear and layers, but I’d really love to hear from people who sailed Alaska in September and can tell me what they ACTUALLY wore on the ship and in port.

Hi everyone! I’m looking into joining Burn on Demand and trying to figure out what equipment I’ll actually need to get started. I’m currently pregnant and planning to tune into the regular live sessions 3-4x a week for now, then transition to the prenatal on demand workouts as I get further along.

For those who’ve done it, what’s the essential equipment list? Trying to avoid overbuying but also don’t want to be missing something key on day one. Any tips from those who did BOD while pregnant would be super helpful too!

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi! I’m 9 weeks today and looking into the FORM app and programs. We recently moved, and my current setup is in my garage with dumbbells, bands, and a mat, no bench. I was planning to do the prenatal program, but wasn’t sure how to work around not having a bench.

Which dumbbell-only FORM programs have you done or are currently doing that you liked? Or any other suggestions for minimal equipment setups?

Hi all! My husband and I are headed on an Alaskan cruise this summer for our babymoon (yes, I know about the 24-week cutoff, we’ll be well before that, don’t worry!).

Normally we’re the “book the most adventurous excursion available” kind of couple, but this time we need to keep things mild and pregnancy-friendly, and it’s honestly been harder than expected to figure out.

Here’s where we’re at so far:

Juneau: Best of Juneau tour
Skagway: White Pass Railway and Trail Camp
Ketchikan: nothing booked yet, totally stuck

Are the Juneau and Skagway picks solid choices? And does anyone have a Ketchikan recommendation that’s low-key but still memorable? Bonus points if it’s something your family genuinely loved and not just “fine.”

Would love any tips, especially from other pregnant travelers or families who’ve done Alaska before. Thanks in advance!