We're all in it together!

36+4 with baby boy number 2, feeling so fed up and poorly.. so heavy and fatigued. I'm thankful for this community knowing I'm not alone in this final (painfully long) stretch before baby arrives! 😴😴

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Help! Braxton Hicks or Early Labour?

I am 37 weeks + 6 and haven’t slept from a constant pulling sensation in my stomach.. it doesn’t hurt but there’s a strong sensation in my uterus and every time it happens, my baby wiggles or moves and she feels really really low.. each tightening lasts about 5-10 seconds only and they vary 2 mins - 30 mins apart. I’m so uncomfortable as it’s been constant for over 14 hours, I can’t sleep because everytime I rest, it pulls and tightens…. Will I be meeting my baby soon or is this likely Braxton hicks??? It hasn’t got worse, it’s just maintained a steady feeling. Xx

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Anyone else on this stage of postpartum?

Laughing because wtf. No amount of anything will get this horn and sideburn tamed and when I do, the Florida humidity will make it come up in an hour. 🥲tired of wearing hats when I don’t want to wear my hair down… i miss doing a cute slick back look

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Prenatals

So since I’ve been taking my prenatal my belly hasn’t been doing well. Like I get so sick from it. I don’t get nauseous i literally cannot throw up but I have other issues with my prenatal and I get so bloated from it. Would it be terrible if I just stopped taking my prenatal? I’m 22 weeks almost 23. Or does anyone have a good recommendation?

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Pay query - two weekly

Hi I'm starting a new job next month which is paid 2 weekly in arrears, e.g. work 1st - 14th get paid the following week on the 21st

I'm used to having a full months wage on the 15th, and I'd like to 'pay myself monthly' any advice on how to do this I'm struggling to figure it out

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So much pressure!

I’m 35+5 currently and since around Tuesday this week I have suddenly got so much pressure on the bottom half of my bump! At my 34 week midwife appointment she did say baby is head down (4/5 engaged) so I’m assuming this additional pressure increase is baby moving down further? I’m just sooo uncomfortable when walking now or when I lay/sit in certain positions lol. I just don’t think I was expecting it to be this bad!
Anyone else at this very uncomfortable stage? 😂🥲

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Anxiety

I’m starting to feel like I have prenatal anxiety or possibly even depression. I think it’s mainly work related, but I feel like it’s becoming a bigger strain every day. Any tips or advice?

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