Constant Cramping with Pain in Lower Back

I’ve been having consistent cramps now since last night in my lower abdomen and the pain seems to translate over to my lower back. Is this normal? Has anyone else gone through this before at or around 20 weeks?

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10 week appointment

Hi :) first time mum here :
I’m currently 8 weeks pregnant and have an appointment with a midwife soon at 10 weeks which I was told would involve blood tests. I wasn’t sure if this would include a scan or would I have to wait until 12 weeks?
Thanks :)

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Morning people

Those of you who get up early and feel awake and refreshed, esp if it wasn't a natural thing for you... How? Even if I went to bed at like 7pm and slept I could still easily sleep until like midday the next day. I've always been an insanely tired person and could sleep all day but i feel like I'm wasting my days. I also become irrationally angry when i don't get what i deem to be enough sleep (which is ridiculous seeing as I'd willingly sleep all day) I want to be one of those people who can get up early get ready, instead I struggle getting up when my alarm goes off or I'll sleep until late afternoon if I can then get up feeling groggy and unmotivated to do anything the entire day.

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Name dilemma 🩷

Wanting a girl name with the potential nickname “Rosie” 🌷 I would use Rosie as a first name but it is unfortunately the same name as my LO’s sister’s pet 😭 Rosie has been my favourite name since forever

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Bleeding

I'm curious to know if anyone else is experiencing changes in their postpartum bleeding? I bled normally for the first 18 days, and then it dwindled down to almost nothing for the past 2 weeks. Well, I just now used the bathroom and noticed I'm back to spotting a lil bit more. Is this normal? I'm currently a month and 5 days postpartum.

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Sleeping

Anyone find sleeping to be hard or uncomfortable after their C section?

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Powder for C section incision

Hi!
I’m 3 weeks pp tomorrow and was prescribed this powder to help keep my incision dry. I’m not able to see my incision because of my belly, how can I apply this powder without hurting myself or making a mess?

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