Anyone else?

Anyone else experiencing constant period cramping and dull back pain? It’s been days 😩

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in our community

Serious?

How serious are random sharp cramps..

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Midwives just showing up at door

Hi all,

I've just gave birth 10 days ago and had my day 5 appointment to take off my dressing. My baby also got weighed at this appointment and had lost 8grams. Guidance states that if it's more than 8 to 10% then they write up a plan to help with weight. I was supposed to go back for anotjer weigh in but this wasn't mandatory. Anyway today someone showed up at my door to do a weigh in. No phone call or morning before hand. Is this the norm where midwives just randomly show up?

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Do you think it’s weird that adults are so into their own birthdays? Like full weekends out of it, can’t do anything else because it’s their birthday month. I get like milestones birthdays (18,21,30 & 50.) but it’s not that special, right?

Only asking because my friend of 15+ years blew off my baby shower because it was her birthday weekend, not even the actual day. Her response was “I’m a Leo”

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Advice

Im 38 weeks +2 pregnant, and for the past week I've suffered with tremendous pelvic girdle pain. It's become so bad that I can hardly walk without being in agony, and I'm not sleeping because of it.

I have tried all the usual recommendations, but nothing at all is easing it.

I've had some tightening across the bump all week, and baby seems to be moving very vigorously now too, which comes with the sharp crotch pain. No other signs really. I am not really sure whether to phone triage today to get advice.

Obviously, I'm due soon, so referral to physio is Obviously not an option. Do I just need to ride this out somehow? Or could I maybe get some medication to help elevate the pain?

Last night I also noticed my hands and feet getting hot.

I've contacted my midwife for advice and waiting on a response. Any advice would be very welcome as a FT mum to be.

Thank you

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Gender reveal ideas for my 3 yr old to participate in

Any ideas besides cake or cupcakes that he can bite into to be included and excited about gender reveal ? Wanting him to be involved and excited about being a big brother