Braxton hicks

Is anyone else getting constant braxton hicks solid tightening of the belly? I experience it for most of the day and wondering if it’s normal? I don’t have any other pain or symptoms just complete hardening of bump

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birth story!!

hi ladies i want to hear your birth stories! let’s make a thread below 👇
i’ll start i was 39w + 6 with my son had a unmedicated natural water birth, with my second i was 40w + 5 days and also unmedicated.

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Fresh Pakistani mangoes and soft whipped ice cream made out of them mangoes

10/10 best ice cream and mangoes I’ve ever tasted from Mario’s on Ilkeston Road. This box cost £5 and it’s the best thing I have ever put in my mouth 🤤

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8 weeks and tests getting lighter

Hi im currently 8 weeks pregnant and ive noticed that my tests are becoming lighter, I know your going to tell me i shouldn't be testing 🙃 but ive had 4 missed misscarriges in the last couple of years so my anxiety is high! I had a scan at 6+3 with a heartbeat and a crl of 7mm. I just dont understand why the tests are becoming lighter. Its not the hook affect because ive tried to dilute and it becomes even lighter, I have noticed the tests are darker with 3rd wee of the day rather than fmu. Has anyone else experienced this and everything turned out to be okay? I cant help to feel this is going to turn into another missed miscarriage.

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Im having an elective c section in 6 days and Im absolutely terrified!

I have chosen to have an elective c section due to having a lot more control over the situation and other factors but now I’m really panicking! Theres only two ways to get her out and they both seem terrible to me 😂. I haven’t ever had any surgery and i even put off going to the dentist or getting blood tests due to my fears.

Im not even sure what I’m looking for here but hopefully hearing some of your guys experiences might help ❤️

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Kicks!

Any recommended apps or methods of counting or tracking kicks??
At 24 weeks today, and baby boy is definitely starting to make his presence known! ❤️

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Would you let your six year old go to a pool party?

My daughter’s swim class offers pool parties with a lifeguard included and parents are (of course) going to be required to stay. With all that said, would you let your child attend or do you think a pool party is more for older children?

Thanks!!!

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