Trying to feel pretty today and bring out my confidence

I’ve been feeling so ugly and disgusting lately (since I hit 20 weeks currently I’ll be 22 weeks on Thursday). I took a picture cuz I did somewhat my make up and kinda got dressed up but I still feel disgusting and ugly tho but here’s the picture

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in our community

2nd baby

Has anyone found it hard to get pregnant again after a c section?

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Private vs. NHS?

What is everyone doing? I’m a first time mom, IVF baby and I need to get a c-section. I always thought I would do private to get the extra care as I’m extremely anxious… until I looked at the cost.

I’m registered at the Westminster and Chelsea hospital. Any experiences? Did anyone not feel enough support with NHS only?
If you got private scans, where did you get them?

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Contractions with closed cervix

I’ve been up at triage overnight since yesterday morning for movements. On the ctg and what I can feel is tightening/contractions and they’re in the high 50s/60s on the toco readings. The doctor checked my cervix because of this but it’s closed still, but I can still see them happening on the toco machine. They’ve also seen I have excess fluid around baby. I’m going home soon but it just worries me a little. Any information or advice would be great

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Crazy contractions last night

Is this early/false labour - last night I had regular cramps which progressed into huge pressures. Started every 10 mins down to eventually every 2 mins. Was about to wake up my husband & get going but baby then did a huge somersaulting flip & they started to calm down. They went from every 2 mins, back to every 5, every 10 then eventually stopped.

Was baby just pushing on something to bring on braxton hicks or was that a false labour thing?

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Prediabetic and glucose monitors

Can anyone recommend a glucose monitor. I want to get on top of the prediabetes and look into what actually spikes me and amend my diet. Thank you

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Just wanted to share

Today my daughter put her finger up and said ‘one second’ and went to pick up another toy 😂😂 I was in shock as this is the first time she’s done this just a big reminder of how quickly they grow up 🥹

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