Balloon release

Am I being insensitive for thinking its ridiculous that people would do a massive balloon release in memory of someone who has passed away?

Of course it's extremely sad news and they should absolutely celebrate their loved ones life, but releasing 50+ helium balloons into the sky is such a selfish thing to do, and you'd think people would be more environmentally aware nowadays? Or is it just acceptable because its in memory of someone who has passed and I'm being too insensitive?

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in our community

Private vs first NHS scan

I’m pregnant with my first baby and I went to a private scan at 6 weeks 4 days and I went to my first NHS scan appointment and the difference in size in 5 weeks and 1 day is insane. I find it so crazy how much they grow in such a short space of time 🥹 I’m now 12+4 ❤️ I can’t wait for December to arrive

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Do you think NHS kill patients?

The elderly who have no home support etc.. I'm currently with my mum at hospital and the care she receives with me being by her side is very minimal and careless. I can't imagine what the care of others looks like for those that can't advocate for themselves.

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Growth Scan Referral

I went to triage for some spotting last night (also had some last week, hence the multiple plots on the chart). I’m now feeling really worried! I’ve been told I should have a growth scan tomorrow or Tuesday.

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Sundown scaries 😱💀🙃

Im 6 months postpartum and I still am getting the sundown scaries I think anyways. Any one else still getting it? It’s like as soon as the sunsets never fails the anxiety hits this feeling of like the sky is gonna fall hits. And then I can’t sleep as well because my brain just starts to worry about a 1000 things. What do yall do to help with it? Can you take melatonin?

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Partner leaving hospital

Depending on when in the day baby is born how long is your partner able to stay? My last baby I had at Christmas so the hospital were very flexible with visiting times. I know it may depend on hospitals but what’s the visiting like? Thanks! X

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Triage

How many times have been gone in to triage for reduced movements? I’m 26+2 but baby has kicked since 18 weeks and started noticing a pattern from around 22 weeks!

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