Anyone experienced pain during sex?

My husbands lovely and gives a lot in foreplay but as soon as it comes to penetration there’s really sharp pain around the entrance and it couldn’t go more than 1cm before we had to give up. Despite the super sharp pain, no blood or weird discharge or odor or anything so haven’t been advised to go to the doctor. Has anyone experienced and solved this?

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How long to wait

we were recommended to wait up to 18 months to conceive again, it feels a really prolonged time and quite a gap between babies. Can anyone that has had shorter penalties let me know any complications to consider? (Aiming for vbac if possible) Thanks

Waters leaking

I went into triage today and they did a test to confirm that my waters are leaking at 36 weeks and 3 days. I have been given antibiotics and have an induction scheduled in for 37 weeks on Sunday. I was wondering if any other mums have experienced this with their previous pregnancies or current pregnancy? The midwife told me that they will try by breaking my waters and wait for the contractions to start. I have never been induced and have been told by people it’s more painful than spontaneous labour. Any advice would be appreciated. Soo nervous ☹️

Maternity Triage

I am 24 weeks. Didn't feel any baby kicks since morning and was feeling a bit worried. I called the maternity triage in the evening and they asked me to come to the hospital . I reached at 8:45pm and got the baby heartbeat and my vitals checked within 10 mins. Everything was normal and nothing to worry. But then they asked me to wait for a doctor's review. After 2 hours of wait, they said that I can leave. The doctor's review was just reviewing my file and no further tests. I wonder if this wait time for the file review is expected?!

Any first birthday girl idea? Costume/ decoration/cake?

Hi moms! 💕

I’m planning my daughter’s first birthday party and I’m honestly shocked by how expensive some of the event planners and decorators are around here. Every setup I fall in love with seems to come with a very high price tag.

We’re in Gainesville, Virginia, and I’ve never worked with any local party vendors before. If anyone has recommendations for affordable decorators, balloon artists, party stylists, or event planners in the area, I would be so grateful.

I’d also love recommendations for websites where you’ve ordered beautiful birthday decorations, backdrops, custom signs, outfits, or first birthday costumes. Any budget-friendly ideas, DIY tips, or hidden gems would be amazing!

I know there are probably many moms here who are going through the same first birthday planning process right now, so hopefully this post can help others too. 😊

Thank you so much in advance for any suggestions! ❤️🎂🎈👶🏻✨

Loose bowels after c section

I had a c section 12 hours ago and my belly is bubbling and starting to hurt like I need a poo, is it safe to go so soon?

Cramping?

Hey guys!! I’m having cramping that’s dull along my lower belly and some sharp cramping where my right ovary is. I’m going to be checked tomorrow morning by my OB. But in the meantime has anyone had anything like this in their second trimester? Just to ease my mind 😭