trying to decipher if anything i’m feeling is signs of labor starting or not is giving me such terrible anxiety. (or if i’m even really feeling any of it or it’s just in my head) this isn’t even my first baby and i never got nervous about giving birth last time idk why i keep getting so nervous this time
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Im sorry you're having anxiety 😔 what are you feeling?

I mean i can understand that! I think treating all cramps like contractions is best but you only have to go in when they are regular that 5 minutes apart for an hour is what my l&d office told me. Contractions outside of that are designed to help dialate you. Your mucus plug is not an end all be all either but it is weird. I also totally thought mine came out and then it actually came out

You can message me if you need. Im a first time mom but I'm happy to help try to ease your anxiety

Sorry you’re feeling anxious. I’ve been getting more and more nervous too.
If you’re getting lots of cramps/ Braxton hicks try drinking more water. Then you might be able to tell if they’re Braxton hicks vs actually going into labor.
When I get serious back pain I get on my knees and drape my upper body over my birth ball with my arms stretched outward and sway. I stay in that position until the pain goes away and then repeat whenever it comes back.
Just know that feeling anxious is a normal reaction to what we are going through. You’ve got this 💕

Same these Braxton hicks today are insane and im so hot and uncomfortable its giving me anxiety because the intensity is crazy was 2cm last I was checked at 28 weeks but im 36 weeks now so the anxiety is at a 10
So my birthday is tomorrow. We already booked an Airbnb for two nights. I planned to go get some toys and have amazing sex. But now my period is on and ladies I'm so angry right now!!! My period comes on when it wants to and I was hoping it waited until after. I just needed to vent, I mean its not the end of the world but still. This shit sucks 😒💔💔💔

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I am super conscious and embarrassed by my belly shape.
I'm 33+2 weeks with twins, and I'm fine with my actual bump which is the high bit, and actually considered small for twins, but I have the biggest 'pouch' or 'overhang' belly underneath.
For context, I was a size 8 before pregnancy, but have previously been upto an 18-20 at my worst, so my body is a massive insecurity for me. My legs and bum are also ugly to me. All I can think about is how im missing out not having a maternity shoot, and how the hell I'm going to loose it afterwards.
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Hi ladies, hope you're okay x we've found at our midwife appointment that baby is breech. I just want to ask mums over 35 weeks whether your babies turned on their own at all? My midwife isn't too concerned, she believes baby has time to turn but I just want to know how people's experiences were with their own babies. Thank you x

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how are we all dealing with not freaking out over everything and being constantly anxious?
i just had the ittiest bittiest discharge that was like faintly light pink, and i mean more light peach if anything, and it wasn’t runny or spotting and i haven’t had any cramping or otherwise. but im so freaked out? thankfully i have a scan on monday, but with how much is online it’s hard to not panic and catastrophize.
would love love love any tips ❤️

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Has anyone else had an unexplained panic attack when you did nothing to trigger it and haven't had one in quite a few years? I read that being pregnant can be a cause because of hormone fluctuations.

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Just found out I'm currently pregnant again (completely unexpected) im 5m pp after my last section.
Completely freaking out as I'm due just before I get married & it being so close to my last section 🙈.
Has anyone else got pregnant so close to a section and everything been ok?
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