Gender

Hi , I was wondering at what scan you find out the gender?
And at what point you told people you were pregnant? I’ve told a few close friend and family, but feeling a bit nervous to spread the news a bit further :)

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the 20th week scan is the gender reveal if wished

I told a few people the day after I found out. But the rest at 12 weeks. I paid for a private gender scans so i found out at 17 weeks

traditionally people try to wait until the end of the first trimester to spread the voice around cause it is the most delicate phase but for instance i had to tell work almost immediately because in hospitality it has been obvious and limitating cause I've been quite sick

I found out at 15 weeks through NIPT which is 99% accurate. My doctors office also called me to tell me the gender

20 week nhs scan they can tell you but we booked private for both pregancies, first 16 weeks and second 15 weeks 2 days and both were correct. Also got them confirmed at 20 week scan

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Showing?

I’m 6 weeks +5 and I feel like I have a bump already it’s really hard at work because people are starting to notice, anyone else have this

How are you getting scans so early?

I’m 6 weeks pregnant today and don’t have my first NHS booking appointment until 8 weeks, with the first scan scheduled for 11 weeks.

I love reading posts in this group, but I’ve noticed some mums are getting scans from as early as 7 weeks (sometimes even earlier!).

It would be really helpful to have more information about these early scans (if you are comfortable sharing!) to help those of us who feel anxious and would like reassurance before the NHS-recommended timings.

C section tummy

Hey ladies. I’m 4 months post partum and I just wondered what was considered normal at this stage? I definitely still have some fat to lose but I wondered if my tummy will just continue to stick out from now on?! 😂

So embarrassed

Phoned the local school nursery to put LO on the waiting list...

Confidently gave pet cat's name when asked for my child's name.

Great start! I guess baby brain never leaves 🫠 sharing for a giggle

PGP & vaginal birth

I have had really bad pelvic girdle pain and sacroiliac joint dysfunction since I've been 4 months pregnant. I am now on constant painkillers and can only walk with crutches. Does anyone have experience with something like this and had a vaginal birth? I did not experience anything like this with my first baby, and now I am so worried about not being able to move as I need to during birth. So I am considering an elective csection, even though the consultant did not recommend it, given I already had a vaginal birth before. Any experience sharing would be v much appreciated 🙏 (and don't hesitate to message me privately). Thanks!

Anyone awake

I’m 6 days postpartum and really struggling. My hormones seem to be all over the place and I cry at the drop of a hat. I absolutely love my baby but trying to be a full time new mom while recovering from a c section is so exhausting. I am so physically tired I cry when she wakes up. Anyone else in the first few days trenches ?