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Peta Murgatroyd Gets Candid About New Struggles In Pregnancy Update

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By Afouda Bamidele on March 17, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT

Peta Murgatroyd is opening up about a new challenge in her pregnancy journey!

When the professional dancer notified devoted fans that she was struggling to sleep, many hoped she would find a good rhythm in her pregnancy journey. But, judging from her recent Instagram story, where she elaborated on dealing with tiredness and weakness the pregnancy seems to be taking a toll on the mother-of-one.

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Peta Murgatroyd Can Barely Function In New Pregnancy Update

Despite it being good news, this second pregnancy is not going easy on the 36-year-old, and she took to social media to talk about certain developments — one of which is exhaustion. In the first clip, Murgatroyd looked visibly tired, wearing a gray cotton shirt with a write-up in front. Her hair was spread out on the couch that she lay on. 

She started the video immediately by sharing how she took her son, Shai, to school and helped a little in his classroom. The star said she lay on the couch and "literally hasn't gotten up." She added that she would tick off some things from her schedule to give her body rest.

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The ballroom dancer opened up about the problems with her pregnancy, saying: "Tired, Exhausted, this week, I feel like I doubled in size. I feel like the baby is growing too much." Finally, the expectant mother expressed frustration about returning to sleep when she wakes because it is still dark outside.

In the following video, the mom of one went on, "My body just wants to sleep." She narrated a scenario where her body convinces her to take a five-minute rest, but she always ends up taking twenty-five. In her words:

"I feel I have to set my alarm for 6 to then snooze till 6:30, and then I'm maybe……I can wait up with a bit more vigor."

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To conclude the post, the "Burn the Floor" star communicated that she was tired all through the week but always tried to "push through," but she quickly acknowledged that it was a happy day for her.

This will not be the first time the "Faith, Hope & Love" actress will speak up about her difficulties in her second pregnancy, as she once talked about her inability to sleep. The Blast noted that she dressed in a gray outfit with her hair in a messy bun when she dished on her "less than easy week."

She said, "I'm not sleeping well at all, and I am highly exhausted." Also, she talked about staying awake the night before because the baby kicked from 2 am to 6 am. The TV personality added:

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"I'm trying to lie on my left side only because my right side, it's true what they say, my heartburn starts immediately like within 60 seconds I have acid coming up my throat on my right side. It's wild."

In the second video, the entrepreneur admitted that her toddler's needs and wants are overwhelming. Finally, she ended the third clip, saying, "So pretty much I think I just need to be aware of how much I'm doing."

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The 'Dancing With The Stars' Pro Dancer Looked Stylish In Spring-Inspired Outfits

Pregnant Peta Murgatroyd Is 'Manifesting Spring' With THESE Trendy Styles
Instagram | Peta Murgatroyd

Exhaustion from the pregnancy has not limited Murgatroyd's fashion sense. Recently, The Blast reported how she posted a limited set of photos that seems to pay homage to the warm and breezy season fast approaching.

In the first snapshot, the New Zealand-born wore an orange long-sleeve gown, while other photos displayed her in a white and orange dress. Overall, all the clothes spotlighted her baby bump, and they were styled with little purses.

The captioned post read, "We're manifesting spring to come sooner over here babes with these pops of colors ? I'm loving these pieces from @motf_official, the make it so easy to add some color into an outfit plus they make me feel so naturally chic ?."

Per reports, the reality TV star's followers filled her comment section with many flattering remarks about the stunning snaps. One person wrote, "That wrap orange and white one is amazing on you!!" Another fan penned, "Very pretty fashion for moms to be ? classy ?."

Fellow pro dancer Daniella Karagach Pashkova gushed over the photos, writing, "Yaaaassss mama???."

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