Collecting colostrum too soon !!!

Hi all I’m a little worried as I was given a colostrum collection kit at my 36 midwife app and she said I could start collecting….im 36+2, ive just collected 3full syringes. I then wanted to do some more research on it to see if that’s a normal amount, and it says not to start until 37weeks. Have I just massively f’d up !????

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Is it too early to self refer ?

Hi everyone! Firstly, congratulations to all the new mums! 🥰

I’m currently 11 DPO (4 weeks + 3 days) and have had positive, although faint, lines on both an Easy@Home and a Clearblue test.

I was just wondering if it’s too early to complete my self-referral, or if I should wait until I get a stronger line? I’m planning to take a digital test in a few days, but I’d love to hear what everyone else has done or would recommend. Thanks! 😊

Still at hospital.

2nd round of pessary now. Been here since Monday. Getting monitored every 4hrs. 1 cm and a bit. Another check in 24hrs unless I contract or my waters break before the 24 hr mark. Been doing stairs, on the ball, walking. Idk what else to do lol. Stubborn boy but love him to bits 🩵 would love to know similar stories if so xx

Have you noticed the interesting phenomenon that is pro-lifers being onboard with Corporal punishment once children are actually alive?

A.) yes it is weird

B.) I’m pro-life and against corporal punishment

C.) I haven’t noticed this

D.) I’m pro-life and willing to inflict physical punishment upon my kids once they are a tiny living human

Low libido

Hi ladies. I just cried for like 2 hours straight. Yet again during my fertile window my husband js struggling to perform. I feel so alone and like we are failing. Please tell me im not alone in this. Is it common. The further it gets to ovulation day the more he feel’s the pressure. I am not saying much though i dont like make it pressuring. I feel as though im a failure. Anyone every managed to get pregnant despite this? Am i alone? Sorry, im an emotional wreck

Do you see the crossing line?

I swear I see a faint line 🤞 but need a second opinion. I tested a few days early, so this is expected but is it positive?!

Smear test gone from every 3 years to 5years thoughts

I recently had my smear test 3 years after having my confirmation smear test 6 months after having to have a LEET and biopsy after abnormal cells where found. It terrifies me that my next smear is in 5 years time as I had abnormal cells that required burning off after only 3 years (3 years prior and 6 years prior I was all clear). Next time I could have them and it could be way worse! I didnt even have symptoms last time either. I may never need a LEET again and I hope I never do. But 5 years feels too long. How do you feel?