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Stillborn at 22 weeks (through D&E)

Sharing here because I want to know if any other mother experienced this…
Exactly one week ago I lost my baby boy at 22 weeks pregnant. I unexpectedly went into labor on Wednesday morning (08/30/23) and he passed away within 12 hours… for the next 48 hours I sat through medication after medication trying to get my body to dilate but at the same time keep my vitals under control. Through that 48 hrs my placenta had ruptured and I was at high risk of hemorrhaging. At the end of the 48hrs it was decided that for my own health and safety that I go under for a D&E procedure. So on Saturday (09/02/23) I went under for the procedure and due to how the procedure is performed I wasn’t allowed to see or hold my son.
The hardest part about this past week is being mad at myself for not pushing through and having him vaginally. On one hand I understand what we did was best for my health, at the same time I feel like a shit mom for “cutting corners” But I know that’s ridiculous
I just need someone to confide in the fact I wasn’t able to see or hold him

If you can relate please message me ❤️
Thank you ❤️

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Pregnant with baby 2

Hi everyone! I gave birth via emergency c section 9 months ago as my baby boy was measuring big, he pooped inside so there was risk of him inhaling it and I wasn’t progressing past 3cm to have a natural birth and now I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. I’m having a consultation on Tuesday to talk about birth options and to have any questions answered but I don’t know what to ask. I feel like it would be safer having a c section again but at the same time I don’t want a c section. Does anyone have any question ideas I could ask or any advice/stories of similar situations. Tia

I have a feeling like I might get attacked from this but I’m going to say it anyways. incognito 🥸 GLP1s being mainstream for regular people who are NOT diabetic or morbidly obese is bad for so many reasons 💉💉💉

Side affects, long term dependency, supply shortages and costs, regaining the weight back as soon as you get off them.. all that ASIDE how do people not see just from a zoomed out perspective how crazy it is. I can’t imagine being someone facing food insecurity in an underdeveloped country and watching westerners give themselves daily jabs so they can lose weight while still eating a calorie surplus/ crappy foods. It’s giving hunger games when district 12 Katniss finds out at the party at the capital that people eat and then take a pill to make themselves sick so they can 🤮 and eat some more. These ads running ozempic everywhere are disgusting, and then getting amazing athletes like Serena Williams to push them talking bout “i’ve never been healthier” girl you were an OLYMPIC athlete wym??

Planned c section

Has anyone had a planned c section and been home the same day?

Getting pregnant after c section

When did you get pregnant again after a c section? Our plan was always to have 2 under 2 but that is now out the window because I had an emergency section. I know they say 18 months and we will be sticking to it (as much as I don’t want to) but I’m curious how quickly you got pregnant after your section?

Movements

I’m 28 weeks tomorrow. Yesterday I had loads and loads of movements but today I have only felt small flutters and a couple of kicks throughout the day. I get so confused as some people say they don’t have a pattern but others say they do. We have a Doppler so used it this evening and could hear the heartbeat and then moving but does anyone else get quieter days of movement than others? I am seeing my midwife tomorrow so will check but just find myself getting anxious about it and don’t know when to get checked. I know they encourage it but last time as soon as I got to triage baby started moving loads!

High waist underpants after c section

Any suggestions for good high waist underpants. Please suggest.