Cervix exam

So I got my first cervix exam yesterday. I’m almost 39 weeks pregnant and I also haven’t had any sex since I got pregnant. The cervix exam itself did not feel good at all I don’t want to say it hurt cause it only lasted a minute but it was definitely uncomfortable. Today I noticed a small bump on my vagina lip towards the top. I’ve googled it and it says “likely due to the irritation, increased blood flow, or pressure from the exam, which can cause swelling, a ruptured gland, or a "bloody show". At this stage, your vaginal tissue is already very sensitive and swollen due to pregnancy”. I just wanted to see if others have experienced this and how normal it is.

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Questions from other people?

Anyone else being asked really weird and at times personal questions about having a c section? Like everything from “how many inches do you think they’ll cut you?” to “is your partner happy then since you’re keeping things neat?”

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Mat b1 form

Hello how many weeks do you have to be for your midwife to give you a Mat b1 form ?? I need proof of pregnancy for UC

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Anybody else?

I feel like I’m second guessing every symptom I have at the moment and questioning whether it means labour could be starting. Anyone else who has had there baby or maybe this isn’t their first able to help me? For the last few days I’ve been feeling very nauseous and had an upset tummy (if you know what I mean) I feel like my body isn’t working right. Each evening I’ve had stomach pains and cramping for the last 4 nights. Today I also had some intense pains at half 2-4 that I’m sure weren’t contractions (they were bad but only lasting a few seconds and were not on a schedule). I’m really mentally struggling now and need my baby here sooner rather than later. Anyone in a similar boat or had a similar experience. I feel like my mood is plummeting everyday with this waiting around. I’m 38w5ds for reference

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when did y’all go into labor?

I went to my 39 week appointment today, I’m 39w 2d. My cervix is closed still. If y’all had a closed cervix at 39 weeks when did you go into labor?

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Lost bowel control

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When to Find the Time?

When are you mommas finding time to work out? I want to be committed to taking this time for myself to get active again. I think the mornings would be better , I can get it done early and check it off the to‑do list before the day starts draining me. But Im already up at 5:30am 😫

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