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Well, this is a little embarrassing. Found out I was pregnant back in February and the last time me a my partner had sex was in April...yes I know, its just I was not feeling it and he wasn't pushing it on me. I'm 38 weeks now, and midwife said sexy time will help get the baby out quicker and easier. Have you had s...

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"bestfriend" is cheating on her man....do I tell him?

Someone who I've considered my bestfriend for several years is cheating on her boyfriend (who is also my ex from many years ago in high school). I'm not talking just emotionally. I'm really starting to distance myself from her not only because of that, but because all she does is lie to make herself seem.. 'cool' I ...

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Maternity Pay

Hi, FTM from the UK looking for advice. I started maternity the beginning of October and have received my payslip and there’s no maternity pay on there. Is this paid seperate please?

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Maternity pay NHS

I am an international student, gave birth in the United Kingdom, Do I have access to maternity pay as well from the Government? If I do, hope it’s not termed as public funds, I don’t want the pay to affect me applying for post study visa. Kindly help with information please 🙏 Thanks.

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Returning to work

Anyone else’s partner giving them a real hard time about returning to work? I’m 8 months pp and have returned to work part time temporarily (for my sanity) however unfortunately we don’t have any childcare so my partner is having baby when I’m at work. Luckily he is self employed and has his own business so we agre...

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Strep b

GBS can that be a std or an sti?

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What is on your little ones Christmas list?

People are asking me already and I've no idea really!! On the list so far I've got: gift cards for the classes we go to, weaning stuff, money for her savings and clothes in the next few sizes! Are there any specific toys or things that are good around 6 months ish? Or things that can be put away for a few months a...

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Christmas - Aldi wooden toys

Seeing lots of people asking about what they're getting little ones for Christmas. I've just been to my local Aldi and they're having a wooden toy event with loads of lovely things! I've picked up loads and I'll split them between Christmas and first birthday. Worth checking out if you have an Aldi near you.

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Feeling alons

Hi Guys, ive been feeling super alone and not entirely sure how to make friends, if anyone would wanna meet or talk? Im due feb ! And live in London

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Help!!!

I am feeling so stuck atm being a SAHM and having no income. I keep seeing these videos of people claiming to make thousands by selling digital products but I honestly can’t afford the £400 for a course that I don’t even know if will be worth it or not. I keep searching and searching online and most jobs won’t accep...

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Ab separation

Hello, I am 5 months PP and have one finger ab separation. I’m doing strengthening exercises and steering clear of crunching. Anyone successful in completely closing their ab separation and how long did it take? Do I just need patience? Not my strong suit!

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Alone

Anyone else just feeling so alone? Not with your partner but the fact your family don't come see you as often as they should? To support you, to lend a helping hand, to give you that reset break... I never thought things would be like this with two children, the mental and physical load of being a mother.. I love my...

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Travelling in early pregnancy

I've just found out I'm pregnant with baby number 2, only just over 4 weeks. We're due to go to Lanzarote next week and I'm wondering if there are any precautions I need to take when traveling? I had an ectopic pregnancy a few years ago, I've just booked my early scan for 6 weeks when we got back from holiday but th...

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No mum friends

Anyone else just feel like the odd one out not having any other mum friends with toddlers? My husband commented on my daughter not having anyone to play with and now I feel so guilty about it (bless him, he didn't mean to make me feel bad). I struggled with PPD for a long time so while I was going to the baby group...

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Looking for some friends :)

Hey guys my names Madie and I’m in desperate need of some mom friends. I recently moved with my fiancé as well as became pregnant and my friends all but ditched me. Im only 20 so most people my age don’t really want to hang out with me. I’m currently a sahm watching my little step daughter and it’s been rough out he...

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How do you manage your spendings if you’re not working?

I wanna find out how you guys pay for your needs out of essentials like if you wanted to buy something extra, something you liked, or if you wanted to go out with friends etc.. Do you receive any allowance from your partners and how much? How much do you guys think is reasonable amount of pocket money a month?

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