early labor???

went to this hospital today because i fainted. due to low iron apparently. but the nurse says i’m 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. this is my second baby. she seemed to be pretty convinced i’d be back tomorrow or the next day in active labor, since i’ve also been losing my mucus plug over the last two days, and i’ve dilated a whole centimeter just since the 30th when i was last checked. what do you guys think? active labor within the next 24 hours? i’m losing my mind.

in our community

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

C-section mums

Since April is Cesarean Section Awareness Month, I feel like I just need to get this off of my chest.

I had an emergency c-section 5 months ago and I'm still in pain. My stitches look dry and healing okay from the outside but internally I feel like something is ripping. I wouldn't say it's painful but it sure feels uncomfortable especially when I'm moving or walking or getting up from bed or the couch.

I'm proud of other mums who had a good recovery. I admire your strength. Some would even say they feel normal after 6-8 weeks. I wonder why I don't. Is it because as a SAHM I don't really get a rest? Because I have to show up 24/7 even if I could barely stand from backpain or my stitches sting.

I know comparison is the thief of joy but I just can't help feeling sorry for myself for going through this especially during this time that I'm going through ppd and health anxiety. What if my stitches are actually ripping internally? But I just had my gp appointment and my stitches look okay and to just take paracetamol for the pain, that as long as I don't have any fever or bleeding I'm okay. I want to have an ultrasound scan just for my peace of mind but they don't simply give you that, do they? Anyone else felt the same but nothing's concerning? It's only that we have a slow recovery. I hope this is the case.

She’s here

First C-section was worth it all to meet her🩷

What to do the night before a c-section

My planned c-section is in 6 days! I am so nervous. I’ve had an emergency c-section with my first baby, so there is some trauma associated with giving birth for me. I’m excited to meet my baby more than anything though.

What should I do the night before my c-section? I know you are not supposed to eat for 8 hours prior. What kind of meal should I eat? I was thinking tofu rice bowl with avocado.

I’m going to do a full shower the night before and then a body rinse the morning of. Did you do your hair? I read no hair products? What day should I shave this coming week? I read you shouldn’t do it the night before.

I have an OB apt on Friday, so I know I can ask these things then, but I’m just feeling anxious to plan.

Pregnant again!

I’m 9m pp had baby via emergency c section in July and I’m pregnant again! Only 3.5 weeks so early on- Baby would be due in December has anyone had c sections this close together ? They’ll be 17 ish months apart

Feeling a lot of pressure/ baby dropping.

So my due date is tomorrow 🙈 Just wanted to check if anyone else felt a lot of pressure/ baby dropping/ maybe even belly getting tight.
I’m not in pain or anything just feeling it and baby is moving a lot more than usual.

Is this normal, this is my fist baby 👶