Day 1 Postpartum

This isn’t my first rodeo… but I swear I was never THIS exhausted after having a baby. I’m talking about passing out while the baby is nursing tired. My eyes itch. My body hurts. And baby boy seems unhappy more than calm 😩 Also doesn’t help that my husband had to spend most of the day at home since we have 4 other children and no family in the area. I’m hoping that I can get some recovery rest at some point because how I am currently, I have zero energy 😞

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Please, I need advice!

I am having my first and im 31 weeks going on 32 weeks on Friday!
I have had leaking colostrum since 13 weeks!
I am so used to wet tops and bedsheets. But I am fed up!
What must I do or can do to stop it so I can sleep and not roll over in a wet patch!?

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She’s trying to escape

33 weeks and 5 days. Got an iron infusion today and the monitor showed I was having contractions, so they checked my cervix and I’m a centimeter dilated, they said the contractions were irregular and said to just come back if it gets worse, they also did an ultrasound and apparently she’s measuring at 7 pounds, send help lol. Anybody else who has a similar situation how long after did you give birth?

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Asking as iv always been induced by now...

Currently 38+3 with my third and it's just been pinky/red when I wiped after a wee and got low back pain, gonna monitor it as I know it could be anything a few hours after this or even days.. but anyone else had this and how long after did anything progress

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Recliner chair for recovery

Is anyone who is having a c section considering getting a recliner chair or had one for recovery? I keep hearing that it would help in the first week of the section in terms of recovery and not having to use your stomach muscles as much than if you were lying flat at bedtime. Any thoughts?

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Birthday party theme

I would like to have a poll for people’s opinion. I am torn between doing my Little one’s birthday party in the theme of either “berry first birthday” or “our little pumpkin is one”- her birthday is September 27th so the pumpkin one matches better BUT the berry first theme is just too cute and she loves strawberries. I’m so torn! What is everyone else’s favorite??

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Pregnancy massage

Has anyone here had a professional pregnancy (prenatal) massage? 😊

I've been thinking about booking one, but I'd love to hear some real experiences first. Was it worth it? Did it help with aches, pelvic or back pain, or just help you relax?

I'd also love to know how far along you were when you had it and whether you'd recommend it. Thank you! 💕

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