I'm pregnant with my second now. If I drop something on the floor, I think long and hard about whether it's worth it to pick up. Most of the time it can wait until my husband is around.
Lol I'm just imagining every little that you drop all over the floor and your husband kind of questioning it like whys your toothbrush on the kitchen floor?
I did everything myself with all three of my pregnancies, including up and down ladders painting a room when I was six months along. I’m also a nurse, so you have to be able to do everything on the job.. including running around and lifting. The only thing that I refused to do was CPR (thankfully plenty of other people to do that role). I can tell that this is your first baby.. we’re all a little bit more precious with our first. Once you’re pregnant with your second and you’re having to lug around a heavy toddler with you everywhere... you’ll begin to realise just how much you can CAN do when you’re pregnant LOL
I had 3 pregnancies and did all the cleaning on my own, from sweeping the floors, to mopping them, to vacuuming rugs, doing food shopping on the bus, to cooking, to doing my washing clothes by hand most of the times, to doing my errons by foot when i couldnt catch the bus , I did it all and my kids came out healthy. Everyone use to tell me to be more careful and not lift things or be more picky about doing chores but I was like no if i need to get things done, ill get them done dont like to wait for no one. So my kids came out strong n not sicky most of the time. I also got my kids used to noise since they were born, also had ppl telling me that I couldn't play music or turn on the vacuum while they sleeping and in my mind i used to say they crazy lol. When my mom had us, she was very picky with noise and as we grew older we couldn't sleep with noise and that was horrible cause i couldn't sleep at friends house cause of their music or tv. So that's why I said my kids will get used to noise and i never had any problem with them if I would go out with them.
Doris Rosa I'm exactly the same as you 😁 Have two kids and pregnant with my third (37 weeks). I just get on with things 😁 not easy, I do get sore back most of the days but husband is at work the whole day so I can't ask anyone for help. The worst thing for me is climbing the stairs and pushing the shopping cart 😣 Well done to you! Such a strong lady. I know it wasn't easy, I am going through it now but I think it does us and the babies good. I heard the more you move around and stay active, the easier the Labour is! 😊
pauliute Thank you for your words, yes it wasn't easy and their was times I thought I couldn't do a lot of things but I got tru them. It is true what you was told, it's best to stay active and not be to lazy while you pregnant. I know about those back pains very well, I ones was walking down the street on my second pregnancy and had a bad back pain that cost me also pain on my right side and due to it I fell down the street but landed on my side leg that got all peeled out ( ouch lol ) but was able to walk back home, went to the Doctors and they said the pain was from the heavyweight on me but the baby was ok. Two days layer I was walking and doing what I needed to do. Congratulations on your 3rd baby they are blessings. If you get a lot of pain take it easy you don't have much to go, enjoy the time.
Kate King Sorry to hear that Kate, maybe the pressure on the bending down to much was the reason for this to happen. Some woman carries their baby to low and can't do much while they are pregnant. Hope the baby is doing good. Thx for your sharing that with us.
Unfortunately it doesn't work like that for everyone....I had really easy pregnancies (3) and was able to pretty much continue my "everyday" life.... My best friend delivered at 26 wks (baby is 16yrs old now). I just tell everyone to take advantage during pregnancy...it's pretty much the only time we can and nobody can say anything lol!!!
When my mom was pregnant she stopped cleaning the litter box for our cats. Once she had given birth she somehow convinced my dad to keep cleaning the litter box and she had never cleaned one since.
What helped me most during my pregnancies, regarding cleaning, was to accept that I was busy growing a human and that my place could be dirtier than usual, as long as it was sanitary.
I divide cleaning tasks and chores throughout the week. Normally I'd need two days to clean the whole house as well as do any laundry but when I'm pregnant it helps dividing the tasks up throughout the course of 4 or 5 days even. Btw the girl that said you need breaks is totally right. I'll do one task (scrub a tub) and than rest in between. I try not to push myself too hard.
The day before I went into labour, I got a huge burst of energy and cleaned the entire kitchen! I cleaned all the stainless steel and was so happy with everything I did because I quickly realized that after the baby was here, it would be a lot more difficult to find the time to do that!
Your nephew was so cute at the end! The biggest thing I did was my husband took over cleaning the cat box and I even several years later rarely do it still! He also took over cleaning the shower and tub 😉
So glad you did this video. Loved it! I'm trying to conceive and have been looking into tips because with my first child I had 24/7 morning sickness and couldn't clean, but now I clean all the time and keep my house up better than I ever have before and don't want to get the way I was before . So thank you
I remember him being at your place in your IG stories “taking my nephew to work place” and i was waiting for this video to come out. Big THUMBS UP for sweet little Wilson and a great helper.
This video was perfect for me! I'm pregnant a few weeks behind you. 23 weeks. I completely relate to my back hurting while doing the dishes or leaning against the counter. My belly doesn't make for so much space. But exactly what you said, we are building another human, nothing more important than that. Oh and about the laundry, I bought a thick silicon basket which kinda takes shape of my belly. It's fantastic for now.
I’m surprised no one mentioned cleaning the cat litter box. Pregnant woman shouldn’t clean cat boxes and also try to avoid even breathing in cat poo “fumes”
I’m so excited to see baby and ur journey I always played it safe and cleaned with all natural products and anything to low like sweeping in the dust pan and things to high I didn’t do I’d do as much as possible and then have my husband finish
Thank you for this video. I’ve had people in my life that make fun of me and don’t believe. in my limitations and I’ve really let it get to me. But I’m glad I’m not alone and know it’s normal to not be able to do everything you used to do and do it the same way.
I did EVERYTHING while pregnant with both kids. I never stopped. Even carried laundry baskets up and downstairs. When I became pregnant with my son my daughter was only 14 months so I still had to take care of her fully, plus I was in cosmetology school (found out i was pregnant exactly 1 week before starting classes) I didn’t have time to stop nor could I stop. I was (and still am) a single mother and it doesn’t get any easier. My grandma used to say “you’re pregnant, you’re not dying” and I always lived by that.
Sheena well thank you, but I’m just a mom who’s doing the best I can everyday. :) I do appreciate the compliment though..some days I really need to hear something positive like that. 🖤
Congratulations! This is a great reminder to take care of yourself while pregnant (and otherwise!), because if one isn't looking after oneself, who can you really look after? I wish that I had taken more of these precautions and habits with my first! Now after my third, I am still dealing with the consequences...
Epic out-trow, way to go. 👍 I'm also pregnant (third baby since 2016) and I totally get it. I've got the pregnant belly, the crawling baby grabbing at my legs, the toddler getting into everything... It's crazy sometimes. One thing that helps me (and not just when I'm pregnant) is to make piles. Our living room gets messy fast. I clean it every day. I usually just kind of kick everything to within a close proximity of each other, then sit and sort it out quickly. It's typically about 5 piles- one for bottles and other random dishes, one for clothes or blankets or hamper stuff, one for toys, one for trash, and one for everything else. This method helps me take less trips up and down and back and forth. 😊
Not sure if you didn't mention just because it's already pretty common knowledge? But, just in case, I think it's worth reiterating that you should NEVER EVER clean Kitty litter yourself when pregnant without gloves AND mask and ONLY if there is no one else to do it. Cat fecal matter often contains small parasites that are harmless to humans with immune systems, but can wreck havoc on a developing fetus.
I did everything with the cleaning while I was pregnant. I even used to bend, squat hoping for normal delivery but at the end I had to undergo with the c-section 😀 I was so much motivated with your channel that I did more cleaning while I was pregnant 😊
I used to divide my chores into parts and asked for help from my husband for heavy jobs....he was really really supportive during the entire period..!!
This was fun! Everyone has opinions about what works - and they're right - but only for them! My first baby slept through the vacuum and was easy to breastfeed and generally lulled me into a false sense of what it was like to be a parent. The second came along, wouldn't sleep to any kind of noise, suddenly I understood why people struggled with BF, and it was like being a first time parent a second time. So take all advice with good humor and a big grain of salt. Mazel tov!!
Thank you Melissa for this video.. I wish someone told me these things when I was pregnant. We moved out from our apartment when I was three months pregnant so I didn't think it's a big deal. But cleaning for so long and being in awkward positions lft me with a really really bad hip pain that I suffered from through out the rest of my pregnancy.. even now that my son is 7 months old some movements will trigger that pain.. so plz pregnant ladies do be careful.. because you might be able to get the job done but you will not know the toll that it had on your body until later.. just keep it moderate
Some others may hate me for this but some may relate. I had 5 children and changed nothing of my routine: cleaning, working out, dancing, etch. By the 5th child, I was a 'professional'(mother that is) and due to our expanding family, built an additional bedroom, bathroom and rec room in our basement. The 2 youngest ones(3 and 5 year old) helped by carrying lumber and performing other little construction duties. Because a pregnancy is so gradual(thank goodness!) our body has time to adjust.
I was naughty when I was pregnant, cleaned everything and even perched myself on the bath tub so I could paint the ceiling when I was 8 months pregnant until my husband came home and told me off. Love that you're doing these tip video's. I love cms 😻
Melissa, I've always thought you were pretty, but I must say you've never been as gorgeous as now. Gives new meaning to "pregnant glow" Thanks for all the tips for pregnant women - a real service. Can't wait to see what the partners come up with!
I wasn't supposed to do any cleaning at all when I was pregnant. I had a stent put in due to a kidney stone. This small tube that went from my kidney to my bladder, just so I could urinate.. It would make my bladder bleed, due to the tube rubbing itself against my bladder... I never got any help doing anything, so I still had to do it all myself. Thank God my son was alright..😊... I pray that you will have a safe and happy pregnancy. And your little one and you will be totally healthy 😊
Hi,the only thing I couldn't do when I was pregnant was sleep,also I'm a nurse so I work until my maybe 30 weeks,well take care,Melissa good luck,and thank you for all your bright ideas
Thanks for this! One of the best things I did was insist that we put in an island in the kitchen when we had a mini-remodel; which also had the space around it to be able to sit and eat at. I have countertop-level chairs there; and when cutting veggies, baking cookies etc. I sit there so it doesn’t strain my back. I’m currently 22 weeks (April ‘18!) and am doing the cleaning and living ‘normally’ as long as I physically can. Like someone else said... it’s not a race. Listen to your body; if you get a bad pain sit down a moment before moving on and finishing what you’re doing...or find something less intensive to do. The trick though is to find something to do for a moment that won’t completely distract you from continuing your tasks. 😉
Have you started nesting yet? You get such an urge to clean your home and get everything organised, it's a little strange. My home has never been more spotless 😂
YESSSS FINALLY IVE BEEN REQUESTING THIS VIDEO! I’m 20 weeks with a baby girl and I cannot clean because it makes my body ache and puts me out of breath so fast, and the nausea makes it so hard to do dishes or clean toilets or take out the trash 😰
When I got pregnant with my first I had morning sickness so bad I could barely eat so I had a hard time. But I had my sister in law living with us so she helped a lot. Though we still had a hard time because she was pregnant too with her third child and hers was a high risk pregnancy. We worked a little at a time and reminded each other not to stress about not being able to do a lot. We did what we could, that is all you can do right :P
Thank you for the tips. I am pregnant right now and it's nice to think about what I should and shouldn't do and how to modify what I am doing for safety. I wanted to see if you could do a nursery tour! How are you organizing things? Do you have tips for storage for small spaces? How can you minimize baby clutter? I am due in June so I'm glad I get to watch how you're doing things :)
I feel awful it ya my partner has been stepping up big time I'm pretty lucky cause he is such a wonderful man but I wanna get back to my cleaning as soon as this as done
I’m almost 3 months along and I have a hard time motivating myself because I have such extreme fatigue! I’ve felt so guilty for not getting as much done recently!
I didn't know you're pregnant, congratulations . I'm pregnant too on my 9th week and the kind of person that I lean my body with my tommy towards the sink when I wash the dishes so when I was pregnant with my second child kept reminding myself not to do that and when my belly got bigger I had to stand sideways to the sink so I could be closer to the faucet 😊
Hi Melissa, what an inspiration you are to me! I'm an almost 60 year old Grandmother of 4 - Struan, Flynn, Lauchlan and Daisy. I live in Scotland and have a completely unrelated question for you. Do you do a weekly machine wash of all your cleaning cloths together ,or wash them after each cleaning session? Best wishes with your baby journey! X
Clean My Space. Thank you Melissa for taking the time to reply. I've been keeping my home clean for all these years and thought I was quite good at it,but I've learned so much from you! X
I have a beautiful three month old and was always tired but the cleaning kept me a bit active. Here are my suggestions: dress appropriately (as if you are going to work out) - wear clothes that you are comfortable in but won’t hang off of you and wear tennis shoes so you can avoid slipping and falling (this saved me when cleaning my standing shower). Clean each room completely before you move to the next Because you’re right, we can’t do it all and if you clean everything you don’t have the energy to go back to sweep/vacuum/mop. If you must, do one rest room a day. I have three and my husband works a lot so he couldn’t help and I definitely only had energy for one rest room a day. Plus toilets are especially important when pregnant, we don’t want any infections. Clean and do dishes while watching other pregnant moms cleaning on RUclips lol this gave me the “if she’s 6 months pregnant with twins then I have no excuse” mindset. And set a cleaning schedule for the week, Monday-laundry, Tuesday- gameroom and upstairs bathroom, Wednesday- master room and bathroom, Thursday living room and dining room and powder room (my small areas) , Friday- kitchen and breakfast area,Saturday/Sunday- rest. This of course wont be as hard as it sounds if you try your best to not leave things out of place when using them. Lastly only mop when someone is home with you, god forbid you fall and don’t have anyone home to help you up. Hope this helps 👍🏼
I got a new laundry basket that has handles like a tote bag so it’s easier to hold/ walk up the stairs. Also it’s foldable so when I’m not using it, it hardly takes any space. I got it at BB&B.
Little and often worked for me. Also get ready for the mad rush of cleaning just before baby is due. It's instinct to want everything clean before you go into labor. Think cleaning out drawers, cupboards, washing curtains, swiffing ceilings and so on.
oh man, I was so tired and sick that I hardly did any cleaning. the dishes built up until the smell made me puke, sometimes I was able to convince my husband to wash them for me. I ended up getting put on bed rest after I quit my job so I didn't get to nest. I had severe complications and now, a year later I still don't have a lot of energy, I tend to over do it frequently trying to keep up with house work and two one-year-olds. I would love if you could do a video with tips for people who have to pace themselves while cleaning, it would be so helpful.
I have a chronic illness and some of these tips are so helpful! I do the cleaning with my feet thing a lot. Especially since I'm always spilling water near the sink, I just chuck some paper towel on the ground and use my foot to wipe it up, pick it up with my toes (🙈) and put it in the bin under the sink 😂 Sounds silly but my back and hips appreciate it! Also mopping up the floor in the bathroom after my husband has a shower, he always leaves water.... I just shuffle around on the mat 👌 It's funny, things I used to do out of laziness have now become a necessity!
My husband (bless his soul) has been cleaning toilets for me every week I ask, because when you’re vomiting 4 days a week, you appreciate a shiny porcelain bowl! Also he carries the laundry and does all the outside work & lifting. He’s been very patient through this pregnancy. Also, pets related: he walks the dog (who recently pulled while walking leading me to slip & fall) and cleans the litterboxes!
Thanks so much for this video. I recently injured my back, I am still recovering, so I can definitely use your tips. Could you do a video on vacuuming for people with back pain?
Yay Wilson!!! The only thing i stopped doing while pregnant was cleaning the litter box. Other than that i did all my normal stuff inlcuding shoveling the snow and i worked up until the day before i gave birth. I kept getting my older customers telling i should be sitting or not working at all. 😂😂Never changed any of my routins and kept as active as ever even played ball hockey until it got too cold and they moved onto ice hockey. Even went out for my friends bacorlette party at 37 weeks walked all around her city the whole day and did an escape room that night. My son was a week old when were in her wedding and the groom made us go home earlier that night lol
In my case I had a younger brother and young cousins to do heavy lifting or really and lifting. I also got other family and friends to do scrubbing. This is easily done when you make yourself available to them when they need you (i.e. I helped you so you help me.).
I didn't change anything, except quit drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes during my pregnancy. I worked as a group home caregiver, I had zero restrictions given by the doctor, but my manager set some guidelines (that were pretty obvious). I wasn't allowed to change lightbulbs in fixtures, because of ladders, same went for cleaning cupboards and on top of the fridge. I also wasn't allowed to move the washer/dryer/stove to clean behind. Obviously I knew that those would probably a bad idea, so I'd ask a co worker on another shift to help, because I worked with another pregnant person. All other chores, I kept the same.
My husband did the dishes when I was pregnant, however he’s kinda kept that job, I’m a SAHM, dishes get out of hand quickly with 3 kids 5 and under, once 3 kids 3 and under. He is my dish washing hero.
I cleaned what I for as long as I wasn’t tired. Ran my errands. Washing dishes was hilarious, you do the side washing thing- takes a toll on your back. One thing I never did was tend my dogs because it made me nauseous, my husband did the dirty work I couldn’t stomach.
Hi Melissa! I just received your microfiber clothes after waiting for 2 months (I live in Europe and there was a delay in the customs) and I am excited!
I worked full time through all 3 of my pregnancies 50 hour weeks or more , & I would come home to cook, clean nd spend time with my babies......I really didn't stop doing anything while I was pregnant with my 1st 2 children, with my 3rd one after complications with the 2nd child I decided to take easier and only did a little at a time...needless to say there were days where I had piles of laundry to fold
The exhaustion is REAL. I've had such a hard time mustering up the energy to keep up with housework this pregnancy while parenting and young toddler and working full time
Maybe you can ask your partner to take over some of the housework and parenting for you so you're not in so much pain all the time :) that's what we did.
I'm on baby #2 due in April. With my first cleaning for the first year was a nightmare! I'm hoping this time is better. I recently bought a deebot robot vacuum during black Friday. I have 5 anumals. It has been a godsend! Being 5 months pregnant with a 2 year old is hard. Now instead of only vacuuming only once or twice a week if I had time I can do it daily which is what I should have been doing all along!
Okay so I have an important question.. I know that vinegar helps with mold but I am currently in a rent house that was not taken care of at all! The shower liner on the wall is cracked at the bottom and it has mold especially on the cocking that isn't for bathrooms that they decided to put on the tub😤 how do I get rid of mold that looks stuck.. I spray vinegar on it before I go to sleep and leave it at night it brightens it a little bit but idk what else to do
Hi, what about cleaning with bleach or ammonia? Also maybe it isn't so safe for pregnant women to climb step ladders for cleaning high areas like mirrors and blinds?
When i was pregnant before i miscarried i was on bed rest for three months so i depended on others for cleaning. I found out i was pregnant and extremely high risk on the same day so there was no time to get used to the idea for me. But i do remember that i could not even be in the house if strong chemicals were being used it would send me into chest pains and breathing issues and my baby would not move for hours so i would go outside and lay on the porch swing until they were done and the house was aired out.
I believe everyday if we live consciously we begin to become more of an expert of the conversation that our body has with us. With that said, any new role we begin to have in life, I believe we should seek advice from the expert. If not an expert at least those who have been traveled the road before. This is why I have come straight to Clean My Space when I need to learn about cleaning. Why settle for any other source when I know Melissa is the best ?
I became pregnant 1 month later after you😄 I have endometric polyp and I get bleeding most of the time. Doctor advised me not to do anything especially cleaning the house. Hubby did all of the tasks at home 😥
Clean My Space I put on 20kilos during the whole pregnancy which put a toll on my back and knees. I still kept doing everything, my husband was responsible for cleaning the kitty litter because of toxoplasmosis, but the rest I did myself. During 3rd trimester I went into extreme nesting mode and reorganised our closet, pantry and living area, which meant I was doing alot of heavy lifting and squatting and bending over (none helped with 'opening my pelvis' by the way :) I kept washing floors, light fixtures etc just maybe not as often. I couldn't stand for too long during final trimester cos it would givene sharp abdominal pains, so I would take sitting breaks
Nothing.. it was dirty all the time.. got me a bit depressed too.. I had a very bad hip pain. Being pregnant was the hardest thing I've ever done.. no family around and we just moved to a different state so no friends to help 😑
I've heard a lot that you have to be careful with the essential oils during prengnency. Is that just a myth? Because I'm a bit concern with the DIY products. What infos have you on that?
I'm 5 months that with mg second and the size I was with my first in my third trimester lol so cleaning is fun haha I'm carrying really high this time around with a girl and feel like I have no diaphragm left. I run out of breath so easily! I stopped with the little box, and take alot of breaks to catch my breath. And rely on dish soap and vinegar for cleaning
I am also pregnant! I am a couple of weeks ahead of you and cleaning has started to be harder especially the bathtub. Also I get out of breath so I rest more.
I've noticed you call your belly "stomach", and I get it, I used to call it that too, but since learning a bit about anatomy, it stands out to me when you say it lol I think the proper term is abdomen, or belly for short 😉
Thumbs up for Wilson!
Clean My Space - Hi, Wilson! Glad you’re helping your aunt and uncle out today. 😉
Clean My Space Good job Wilson!
Proud of you Wilson! Awesome job!
Thank you Melissa and Chad for sending MyNewMe your book and microfiber cloths . You 2 are amaaaazng . She did a great review too on them !!!!
Lashlove16 ditto 😘
This is actually also a great video for when you're chronically ill. Best wishes for your pregnancy! x
Very true Liz - thanks for watching!
I was terribly ill and on strick bed rest during my pregnancy. My husband was amazing, he turned into a super human at that time
I'm pregnant with my second now. If I drop something on the floor, I think long and hard about whether it's worth it to pick up. Most of the time it can wait until my husband is around.
Hahaha, I have had to crouch at the knees and support myself. I think the coming weeks will bee even more challenging!
Lol I'm just imagining every little that you drop all over the floor and your husband kind of questioning it like whys your toothbrush on the kitchen floor?
I did everything myself with all three of my pregnancies, including up and down ladders painting a room when I was six months along. I’m also a nurse, so you have to be able to do everything on the job.. including running around and lifting. The only thing that I refused to do was CPR (thankfully plenty of other people to do that role). I can tell that this is your first baby.. we’re all a little bit more precious with our first. Once you’re pregnant with your second and you’re having to lug around a heavy toddler with you everywhere... you’ll begin to realise just how much you can CAN do when you’re pregnant LOL
Hahaha that's a great point!
Agreed 100% then when a 3rd and 4th and so on
I had 3 pregnancies and did all the cleaning on my own, from sweeping the floors, to mopping them, to vacuuming rugs, doing food shopping on the bus, to cooking, to doing my washing clothes by hand most of the times, to doing my errons by foot when i couldnt catch the bus , I did it all and my kids came out healthy. Everyone use to tell me to be more careful and not lift things or be more picky about doing chores but I was like no if i need to get things done, ill get them done dont like to wait for no one. So my kids came out strong n not sicky most of the time. I also got my kids used to noise since they were born, also had ppl telling me that I couldn't play music or turn on the vacuum while they sleeping and in my mind i used to say they crazy lol. When my mom had us, she was very picky with noise and as we grew older we couldn't sleep with noise and that was horrible cause i couldn't sleep at friends house cause of their music or tv. So that's why I said my kids will get used to noise and i never had any problem with them if I would go out with them.
Doris Rosa I'm exactly the same as you 😁 Have two kids and pregnant with my third (37 weeks). I just get on with things 😁 not easy, I do get sore back most of the days but husband is at work the whole day so I can't ask anyone for help. The worst thing for me is climbing the stairs and pushing the shopping cart 😣
Well done to you! Such a strong lady. I know it wasn't easy, I am going through it now but I think it does us and the babies good. I heard the more you move around and stay active, the easier the Labour is! 😊
pauliute Thank you for your words, yes it wasn't easy and their was times I thought I couldn't do a lot of things but I got tru them. It is true what you was told, it's best to stay active and not be to lazy while you pregnant. I know about those back pains very well, I ones was walking down the street on my second pregnancy and had a bad back pain that cost me also pain on my right side and due to it I fell down the street but landed on my side leg that got all peeled out ( ouch lol ) but was able to walk back home, went to the Doctors and they said the pain was from the heavyweight on me but the baby was ok. Two days layer I was walking and doing what I needed to do. Congratulations on your 3rd baby they are blessings. If you get a lot of pain take it easy you don't have much to go, enjoy the time.
Sounds like you had it right. Thanks for sharing!!!
Kate King Sorry to hear that Kate, maybe the pressure on the bending down to much was the reason for this to happen. Some woman carries their baby to low and can't do much while they are pregnant. Hope the baby is doing good. Thx for your sharing that with us.
Unfortunately it doesn't work like that for everyone....I had really easy pregnancies (3) and was able to pretty much continue my "everyday" life.... My best friend delivered at 26 wks (baby is 16yrs old now). I just tell everyone to take advantage during pregnancy...it's pretty much the only time we can and nobody can say anything lol!!!
When my mom was pregnant she stopped cleaning the litter box for our cats. Once she had given birth she somehow convinced my dad to keep cleaning the litter box and she had never cleaned one since.
SpellFinder LOL
Lol!!!!
I did that with my husband, I haven't touched the litter box since my first baby was born haha
Way to go mamma!!
Hahaha that’s amazing
What helped me most during my pregnancies, regarding cleaning, was to accept that I was busy growing a human and that my place could be dirtier than usual, as long as it was sanitary.
I divide cleaning tasks and chores throughout the week. Normally I'd need two days to clean the whole house as well as do any laundry but when I'm pregnant it helps dividing the tasks up throughout the course of 4 or 5 days even. Btw the girl that said you need breaks is totally right. I'll do one task (scrub a tub) and than rest in between. I try not to push myself too hard.
The day before I went into labour, I got a huge burst of energy and cleaned the entire kitchen! I cleaned all the stainless steel and was so happy with everything I did because I quickly realized that after the baby was here, it would be a lot more difficult to find the time to do that!
Happy Wednesday Y'all!
Happy Wednesday too!
So happy to see you pregnant wish you a happy journey with your bundle of joy
thumbs up for Wilson! He was awesome :D
Your nephew was so cute at the end! The biggest thing I did was my husband took over cleaning the cat box and I even several years later rarely do it still! He also took over cleaning the shower and tub 😉
I LOVE CLEAN MY SPACE,they motivate me so much
We love you too.
So glad you did this video. Loved it! I'm trying to conceive and have been looking into tips because with my first child I had 24/7 morning sickness and couldn't clean, but now I clean all the time and keep my house up better than I ever have before and don't want to get the way I was before . So thank you
I remember him being at your place in your IG stories “taking my nephew to work place” and i was waiting for this video to come out. Big THUMBS UP for sweet little Wilson and a great helper.
This video was perfect for me! I'm pregnant a few weeks behind you. 23 weeks. I completely relate to my back hurting while doing the dishes or leaning against the counter. My belly doesn't make for so much space. But exactly what you said, we are building another human, nothing more important than that. Oh and about the laundry, I bought a thick silicon basket which kinda takes shape of my belly. It's fantastic for now.
Oh that's neat!
I’m surprised no one mentioned cleaning the cat litter box. Pregnant woman shouldn’t clean cat boxes and also try to avoid even breathing in cat poo “fumes”
I’m so excited to see baby and ur journey I always played it safe and cleaned with all natural products and anything to low like sweeping in the dust pan and things to high I didn’t do I’d do as much as possible and then have my husband finish
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Thank you for this video. I’ve had people in my life that make fun of me and don’t believe. in my limitations and I’ve really let it get to me. But I’m glad I’m not alone and know it’s normal to not be able to do everything you used to do and do it the same way.
I did EVERYTHING while pregnant with both kids. I never stopped. Even carried laundry baskets up and downstairs. When I became pregnant with my son my daughter was only 14 months so I still had to take care of her fully, plus I was in cosmetology school (found out i was pregnant exactly 1 week before starting classes) I didn’t have time to stop nor could I stop. I was (and still am) a single mother and it doesn’t get any easier. My grandma used to say “you’re pregnant, you’re not dying” and I always lived by that.
That's a great motto!
You're superwoman❤
Sheena well thank you, but I’m just a mom who’s doing the best I can everyday. :) I do appreciate the compliment though..some days I really need to hear something positive like that. 🖤
Thank you for this. I'm pregnant too and cleaning a lot before baby comes. All the best in your pregnancy and delivery!
Congratulations! This is a great reminder to take care of yourself while pregnant (and otherwise!), because if one isn't looking after oneself, who can you really look after? I wish that I had taken more of these precautions and habits with my first! Now after my third, I am still dealing with the consequences...
Epic out-trow, way to go. 👍 I'm also pregnant (third baby since 2016) and I totally get it. I've got the pregnant belly, the crawling baby grabbing at my legs, the toddler getting into everything... It's crazy sometimes. One thing that helps me (and not just when I'm pregnant) is to make piles. Our living room gets messy fast. I clean it every day. I usually just kind of kick everything to within a close proximity of each other, then sit and sort it out quickly. It's typically about 5 piles- one for bottles and other random dishes, one for clothes or blankets or hamper stuff, one for toys, one for trash, and one for everything else. This method helps me take less trips up and down and back and forth. 😊
Not sure if you didn't mention just because it's already pretty common knowledge? But, just in case, I think it's worth reiterating that you should NEVER EVER clean Kitty litter yourself when pregnant without gloves AND mask and ONLY if there is no one else to do it. Cat fecal matter often contains small parasites that are harmless to humans with immune systems, but can wreck havoc on a developing fetus.
This is true!
I did everything with the cleaning while I was pregnant. I even used to bend, squat hoping for normal delivery but at the end I had to undergo with the c-section 😀
I was so much motivated with your channel that I did more cleaning while I was pregnant 😊
I cannot believe, what a beautiful bump you're getting. Awwww
Awww - thank you!
I used to divide my chores into parts and asked for help from my husband for heavy jobs....he was really really supportive during the entire period..!!
I’m a guy and I still watched this whole thing for some reason.. new fan of the channel, big inspiration to clean keep it up
This was fun! Everyone has opinions about what works - and they're right - but only for them! My first baby slept through the vacuum and was easy to breastfeed and generally lulled me into a false sense of what it was like to be a parent. The second came along, wouldn't sleep to any kind of noise, suddenly I understood why people struggled with BF, and it was like being a first time parent a second time. So take all advice with good humor and a big grain of salt. Mazel tov!!
basically all i got from this video is make my hubby clean! i'm all good with that 😂
Thank you Melissa for this video.. I wish someone told me these things when I was pregnant. We moved out from our apartment when I was three months pregnant so I didn't think it's a big deal. But cleaning for so long and being in awkward positions lft me with a really really bad hip pain that I suffered from through out the rest of my pregnancy.. even now that my son is 7 months old some movements will trigger that pain.. so plz pregnant ladies do be careful.. because you might be able to get the job done but you will not know the toll that it had on your body until later.. just keep it moderate
Some others may hate me for this but some may relate. I had 5 children and changed nothing of my routine: cleaning, working out, dancing, etch. By the 5th child, I was a 'professional'(mother that is) and due to our expanding family, built an additional bedroom, bathroom and rec room in our basement. The 2 youngest ones(3 and 5 year old) helped by carrying lumber and performing other little construction duties. Because a pregnancy is so gradual(thank goodness!) our body has time to adjust.
You look cute in pregnancy .😍😍😍
I was naughty when I was pregnant, cleaned everything and even perched myself on the bath tub so I could paint the ceiling when I was 8 months pregnant until my husband came home and told me off. Love that you're doing these tip video's. I love cms 😻
Wow - that's gutsy! Thank you!
Melissa, I've always thought you were pretty, but I must say you've never been as gorgeous as now. Gives new meaning to "pregnant glow" Thanks for all the tips for pregnant women - a real service. Can't wait to see what the partners come up with!
Great advice! I have a week or so to go, so I mostly rely on my husband's cleaning skills supported by your videos. Thanks!
I wasn't supposed to do any cleaning at all when I was pregnant. I had a stent put in due to a kidney stone. This small tube that went from my kidney to my bladder, just so I could urinate.. It would make my bladder bleed, due to the tube rubbing itself against my bladder... I never got any help doing anything, so I still had to do it all myself. Thank God my son was alright..😊... I pray that you will have a safe and happy pregnancy. And your little one and you will be totally healthy 😊
Hi,the only thing I couldn't do when I was pregnant was sleep,also I'm a nurse so I work until my maybe 30 weeks,well take care,Melissa good luck,and thank you for all your bright ideas
Thanks for this! One of the best things I did was insist that we put in an island in the kitchen when we had a mini-remodel; which also had the space around it to be able to sit and eat at. I have countertop-level chairs there; and when cutting veggies, baking cookies etc. I sit there so it doesn’t strain my back. I’m currently 22 weeks (April ‘18!) and am doing the cleaning and living ‘normally’ as long as I physically can. Like someone else said... it’s not a race. Listen to your body; if you get a bad pain sit down a moment before moving on and finishing what you’re doing...or find something less intensive to do. The trick though is to find something to do for a moment that won’t completely distract you from continuing your tasks. 😉
Have you started nesting yet? You get such an urge to clean your home and get everything organised, it's a little strange. My home has never been more spotless 😂
Best part of the video was your nephew, Wilson, he was adorable! He did such a good job!
He really did!
YESSSS FINALLY IVE BEEN REQUESTING THIS VIDEO! I’m 20 weeks with a baby girl and I cannot clean because it makes my body ache and puts me out of breath so fast, and the nausea makes it so hard to do dishes or clean toilets or take out the trash 😰
Thanks for watching!!
When I got pregnant with my first I had morning sickness so bad I could barely eat so I had a hard time. But I had my sister in law living with us so she helped a lot. Though we still had a hard time because she was pregnant too with her third child and hers was a high risk pregnancy. We worked a little at a time and reminded each other not to stress about not being able to do a lot. We did what we could, that is all you can do right :P
Great video💗 so many helpful tips I'm 16 week pregnant and learn a lot of information👌🏻
I'm so happy for you. I hope it all goes well.
Firrrrrrrrrst.
When r u due love. I only have a few days left.
Haha!
Thank you for the tips. I am pregnant right now and it's nice to think about what I should and shouldn't do and how to modify what I am doing for safety.
I wanted to see if you could do a nursery tour! How are you organizing things? Do you have tips for storage for small spaces? How can you minimize baby clutter? I am due in June so I'm glad I get to watch how you're doing things :)
Best tip 1)get my lovely husband to do the cleaning.
Oooh, mine too!
I feel awful it ya my partner has been stepping up big time I'm pretty lucky cause he is such a wonderful man but I wanna get back to my cleaning as soon as this as done
In portugal they say cleaning windows or squatting for something (like cleaning the oven or whatever) helps with pelvis and having "a small hour"
I’m almost 3 months along and I have a hard time motivating myself because I have such extreme fatigue! I’ve felt so guilty for not getting as much done recently!
Great tips, I will pass this video along to my pregnant friends!
I didn't know you're pregnant, congratulations . I'm pregnant too on my 9th week and the kind of person that I lean my body with my tommy towards the sink when I wash the dishes so when I was pregnant with my second child kept reminding myself not to do that and when my belly got bigger I had to stand sideways to the sink so I could be closer to the faucet 😊
Noora Rahimi So this is what I'll do!
Hi Melissa, what an inspiration you are to me! I'm an almost 60 year old Grandmother of 4 - Struan, Flynn, Lauchlan and Daisy. I live in Scotland and have a completely unrelated question for you. Do you do a weekly machine wash of all your cleaning cloths together ,or wash them after each cleaning session? Best wishes with your baby journey! X
Hi Nancy! I wash my cloths every few days when they pile up. I don't wash them after each cleaning session :).
Clean My Space. Thank you Melissa for taking the time to reply. I've been keeping my home clean for all these years and thought I was quite good at it,but I've learned so much from you! X
This video is perfect! Im 29 weeks pregnant and cleaning is such a hassle now. That's without saying how quickly I run out of breath.
Good job Wilson! 👍🏽👏🏽🎉
Great video happy 800k I know its coming soon and pregnant looks great on you ❤
I have a beautiful three month old and was always tired but the cleaning kept me a bit active. Here are my suggestions: dress appropriately (as if you are going to work out) - wear clothes that you are comfortable in but won’t hang off of you and wear tennis shoes so you can avoid slipping and falling (this saved me when cleaning my standing shower). Clean each room completely before you move to the next Because you’re right, we can’t do it all and if you clean everything you don’t have the energy to go back to sweep/vacuum/mop. If you must, do one rest room a day. I have three and my husband works a lot so he couldn’t help and I definitely only had energy for one rest room a day. Plus toilets are especially important when pregnant, we don’t want any infections. Clean and do dishes while watching other pregnant moms cleaning on RUclips lol this gave me the “if she’s 6 months pregnant with twins then I have no excuse” mindset. And set a cleaning schedule for the week, Monday-laundry, Tuesday- gameroom and upstairs bathroom, Wednesday- master room and bathroom, Thursday living room and dining room and powder room (my small areas) , Friday- kitchen and breakfast area,Saturday/Sunday- rest. This of course wont be as hard as it sounds if you try your best to not leave things out of place when using them. Lastly only mop when someone is home with you, god forbid you fall and don’t have anyone home to help you up. Hope this helps 👍🏼
I got a new laundry basket that has handles like a tote bag so it’s easier to hold/ walk up the stairs. Also it’s foldable so when I’m not using it, it hardly takes any space. I got it at BB&B.
Little and often worked for me. Also get ready for the mad rush of cleaning just before baby is due. It's instinct to want everything clean before you go into labor. Think cleaning out drawers, cupboards, washing curtains, swiffing ceilings and so on.
oh man, I was so tired and sick that I hardly did any cleaning. the dishes built up until the smell made me puke, sometimes I was able to convince my husband to wash them for me. I ended up getting put on bed rest after I quit my job so I didn't get to nest. I had severe complications and now, a year later I still don't have a lot of energy, I tend to over do it frequently trying to keep up with house work and two one-year-olds. I would love if you could do a video with tips for people who have to pace themselves while cleaning, it would be so helpful.
I have a chronic illness and some of these tips are so helpful! I do the cleaning with my feet thing a lot. Especially since I'm always spilling water near the sink, I just chuck some paper towel on the ground and use my foot to wipe it up, pick it up with my toes (🙈) and put it in the bin under the sink 😂
Sounds silly but my back and hips appreciate it! Also mopping up the floor in the bathroom after my husband has a shower, he always leaves water.... I just shuffle around on the mat 👌
It's funny, things I used to do out of laziness have now become a necessity!
My husband (bless his soul) has been cleaning toilets for me every week I ask, because when you’re vomiting 4 days a week, you appreciate a shiny porcelain bowl! Also he carries the laundry and does all the outside work & lifting. He’s been very patient through this pregnancy.
Also, pets related: he walks the dog (who recently pulled while walking leading me to slip & fall) and cleans the litterboxes!
We need to see Wilson more often. Great job!
Thanks so much for this video. I recently injured my back, I am still recovering, so I can definitely use your tips. Could you do a video on vacuuming for people with back pain?
Yay Wilson!!! The only thing i stopped doing while pregnant was cleaning the litter box. Other than that i did all my normal stuff inlcuding shoveling the snow and i worked up until the day before i gave birth. I kept getting my older customers telling i should be sitting or not working at all. 😂😂Never changed any of my routins and kept as active as ever even played ball hockey until it got too cold and they moved onto ice hockey. Even went out for my friends bacorlette party at 37 weeks walked all around her city the whole day and did an escape room that night. My son was a week old when were in her wedding and the groom made us go home earlier that night lol
Super helpful as I am technically 2 weeks away from my due date with my Baby Boy!❤
In my case I had a younger brother and young cousins to do heavy lifting or really and lifting. I also got other family and friends to do scrubbing. This is easily done when you make yourself available to them when they need you (i.e. I helped you so you help me.).
Hello CMS nation. It's always nice to get mentioned in a video. :D best for last.. :P
Try vinegar and hot water, with a few drops of dawn dish soap to clean and disinfect. No harsh fumes.I had to do this with my last pregnancy.
I didn't change anything, except quit drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes during my pregnancy. I worked as a group home caregiver, I had zero restrictions given by the doctor, but my manager set some guidelines (that were pretty obvious). I wasn't allowed to change lightbulbs in fixtures, because of ladders, same went for cleaning cupboards and on top of the fridge. I also wasn't allowed to move the washer/dryer/stove to clean behind. Obviously I knew that those would probably a bad idea, so I'd ask a co worker on another shift to help, because I worked with another pregnant person. All other chores, I kept the same.
Great tips
My husband did the dishes when I was pregnant, however he’s kinda kept that job, I’m a SAHM, dishes get out of hand quickly with 3 kids 5 and under, once 3 kids 3 and under. He is my dish washing hero.
I cleaned what I for as long as I wasn’t tired. Ran my errands. Washing dishes was hilarious, you do the side washing thing- takes a toll on your back. One thing I never did was tend my dogs because it made me nauseous, my husband did the dirty work I couldn’t stomach.
Hi Melissa! I just received your microfiber clothes after waiting for 2 months (I live in Europe and there was a delay in the customs) and I am excited!
Yay!!! That's amazing! I wish the world would work a little faster!
Good job Wilson!
That was an awesome video! Thank you! Of course all of your videos are awesome!
I worked full time through all 3 of my pregnancies 50 hour weeks or more , & I would come home to cook, clean nd spend time with my babies......I really didn't stop doing anything while I was pregnant with my 1st 2 children, with my 3rd one after complications with the 2nd child I decided to take easier and only did a little at a time...needless to say there were days where I had piles of laundry to fold
The exhaustion is REAL. I've had such a hard time mustering up the energy to keep up with housework this pregnancy while parenting and young toddler and working full time
Maybe you can ask your partner to take over some of the housework and parenting for you so you're not in so much pain all the time :) that's what we did.
Tara McKinnon I feel ya!
Yeah that's a real thing!
I'm on baby #2 due in April. With my first cleaning for the first year was a nightmare! I'm hoping this time is better. I recently bought a deebot robot vacuum during black Friday. I have 5 anumals. It has been a godsend! Being 5 months pregnant with a 2 year old is hard. Now instead of only vacuuming only once or twice a week if I had time I can do it daily which is what I should have been doing all along!
I wish i knew this info when i was pregnant, very informative👍🏻
Hi Wilson, sending love and encouragement from Swansea UK.
How nice of your nephew.. Good contro to this video
Okay so I have an important question.. I know that vinegar helps with mold but I am currently in a rent house that was not taken care of at all! The shower liner on the wall is cracked at the bottom and it has mold especially on the cocking that isn't for bathrooms that they decided to put on the tub😤 how do I get rid of mold that looks stuck.. I spray vinegar on it before I go to sleep and leave it at night it brightens it a little bit but idk what else to do
Cleaning made fun! You guys are great!
Hi, what about cleaning with bleach or ammonia? Also maybe it isn't so safe for pregnant women to climb step ladders for cleaning high areas like mirrors and blinds?
Hi congratulations question ..What essential oils do you use?
When i was pregnant before i miscarried i was on bed rest for three months so i depended on others for cleaning. I found out i was pregnant and extremely high risk on the same day so there was no time to get used to the idea for me. But i do remember that i could not even be in the house if strong chemicals were being used it would send me into chest pains and breathing issues and my baby would not move for hours so i would go outside and lay on the porch swing until they were done and the house was aired out.
I believe everyday if we live consciously we begin to become more of an expert of the conversation that our body has with us. With that said, any new role we begin to have in life, I believe we should seek advice from the expert. If not an expert at least those who have been traveled the road before. This is why I have come straight to Clean My Space when I need to learn about cleaning. Why settle for any other source when I know Melissa is the best ?
Thumbs up! So close to the new born. I LOVE Y’ALL
I became pregnant 1 month later after you😄 I have endometric polyp and I get bleeding most of the time. Doctor advised me not to do anything especially cleaning the house. Hubby did all of the tasks at home 😥
I loved all of these!! My best tip would be to buy slip on shoes for month 9. I could NOT reach my feet for other types of shoes. lol
What did you do while pregnant to keep everything clean?
Clean My Space the question is what do you do to clean after the baby comes!
I haven't had everything consistently clean since my 2nd pregnancy started 😧 now pregnant with 3d and it's gotten worse
Clean My Space I put on 20kilos during the whole pregnancy which put a toll on my back and knees. I still kept doing everything, my husband was responsible for cleaning the kitty litter because of toxoplasmosis, but the rest I did myself. During 3rd trimester I went into extreme nesting mode and reorganised our closet, pantry and living area, which meant I was doing alot of heavy lifting and squatting and bending over (none helped with 'opening my pelvis' by the way :) I kept washing floors, light fixtures etc just maybe not as often. I couldn't stand for too long during final trimester cos it would givene sharp abdominal pains, so I would take sitting breaks
hired a cleaning company for the bathrooms! Money well spent!!
Nothing.. it was dirty all the time.. got me a bit depressed too.. I had a very bad hip pain. Being pregnant was the hardest thing I've ever done.. no family around and we just moved to a different state so no friends to help 😑
I've heard a lot that you have to be careful with the essential oils during prengnency. Is that just a myth? Because I'm a bit concern with the DIY products. What infos have you on that?
Yay Wilson!! You get an "A" for that! :)
Let's hope!
I'm 5 months that with mg second and the size I was with my first in my third trimester lol so cleaning is fun haha I'm carrying really high this time around with a girl and feel like I have no diaphragm left. I run out of breath so easily! I stopped with the little box, and take alot of breaks to catch my breath. And rely on dish soap and vinegar for cleaning
I am also pregnant! I am a couple of weeks ahead of you and cleaning has started to be harder especially the bathtub. Also I get out of breath so I rest more.
Any tips for cleaning with morning sickness?
I've noticed you call your belly "stomach", and I get it, I used to call it that too, but since learning a bit about anatomy, it stands out to me when you say it lol I think the proper term is abdomen, or belly for short 😉
When pregnant women get a boost of energy and clean a lot is called “nesting “. Congratulations