Suggestions!

We were planning to tell family about baby on the way when I reached 2nd tri. Thing is that will be the same week of my husband’s sister wedding. So do I announce after? How much longer after, 1 week?
Looking for other’s suggestions & what they did in this situation!

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Baby movements are overwhelming

I want to start by saying I am so grateful my baby is healthy and developing as she should be but she is moving and wiggling CONSTANTLY.

I mean more or less all day every day from the moment I wake up to when I go to sleep kicks and rolls. It is so lovely to feel but at the same time I’m finding it so overwhelming. I’m 30 weeks so have 10 weeks to go (at least!) and I feel I’m just wishing away the time because it is so over stimulating 🫠

Hoping someone can relate and I’m not a horrible witch for getting upset over a healthy happy baby 😭

Birthday

Today is my birthday. I don't really have many friends or any family here in this state, except my kids & boyfriend. We can't afford to do anything for my birthday, except a cake. So, I was wondering if I could get some birthday cheers on here...... please 🙏

Hugo, wanky or ok?

Hey,

I would love your help. I have my girl name but am in a pickle when it comes to a boy name we’ve chosen.

I’m Australian and my husband is Irish. The baby will be born in London, not sure where it will grow up long term but it will be one of the above.

I adore the name Hugo. My husband took some convincing but is now on board.

However! Since deciding, the reaction has been that it’s ‘upity’ ‘wanky’, ‘linen boy vibes’ and signals ‘social reaching’! I was shocked - after some research it seems in Europe it’s a pretty chill normal name, which was my interpretation, but potentially in Ireland / UK that’s not how it’s perceived.

It’s really spooked me, and totally turned my husband off.

Any help would be much appreciated - is Hugo considered a wanky name?

Should I wear the dress?

It’s my 40th birthday party on Saturday. I still have the dress I wore to my 16th birthday, so I tried it on and it fits (a bit snug).

Should I wear it to the party on Saturday?

Emergency 🚨

Hey moms, I just wanted to say if you don’t have an emergency backpack for you and your household make one now. My kids and I just ran out of the house with no shoes and all I had time to grab was a bottle and formula. All I knew was fire and grab all 4 of my kids. Im shaken but I learned to stay prepared for emergencies.

Phoning MAU

Does anyone else feel bad phoning midwife assessment unit, phoned up for reduced movements and I just feel bad like I’m wasting their time and then I’m worried when I get there they are going to be annoyed at me!