How long to get dating scan confirmation??

I had a midwife appointment last week on Wednesday I was 9 weeks 6 days so close to
10 weeks. She said I’d get confirmation soon about when my dating scan 12 weeks would be but I still haven’t heard anything. I really want to know when I’ll get booked in how long did it take you all?

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Early pregnancy

Hey did anyone experience a little bit of blood after wiping and brown discharge this is the second day of it happening I am experiencing no pain but very stressed out I’m 7 weeks

Birthdays

As my birthday rolls around in 5 days, I am feeling a sense of uneasiness or sadness. I just feel yet again there are no friends, no plans, no celebration of life, and hell my man doesn’t “do birthdays.” I know birthdays don’t mean much to some but it’s like I’m longing to feel celebrated just once in this life. Last year I pre-ordered myself flowers and cake and a gift to be sent to my door on my day so I could feel surprised lol Just sad really. I think I may find something to do with my little guy.

First-Time C-Section Mama Needing Advice

Hey mamas! 🤍 I’m a first-time mom, and I’m having a C-section in a few weeks. I’m starting to get a little nervous and would love to hear about your experiences!

The part I’m honestly the most scared of is getting the spinal. 😭 How bad was the numbing shot and the needle? Was it as painful or scary as you expected? Any tips that helped you stay calm during that part?

Also, what are some must-have things you packed in your hospital bag for yourself after your C-section? Anything that made your recovery or hospital stay so much easier? I want to make sure I’m not forgetting any essentials.

I’d love to hear any advice, things you wish you knew beforehand, or positive C-section stories. Thank you so much! 🩷

PREGNANT WOMEN DON’T COMPLAIN ENOUGH

It’s 3:40am. I am lying in bed unable to sleep. So uncomfortable, congested, hot, need a wee every 5 minutes etc etc. I just can’t help but feel completely enraged that nobody warned me how hard pregnancy is. I can’t help but feel like women have been programmed not to talk about this/complain/warn other women to make life more enjoyable for men. It should be a WHOLE thing. There should be more support available for us. This whole experience is so isolating and frustrating. I feel like writing a book/making a documentary to warn/prepare women 😂 Excuse this breakdown - not being able to sleep makes me emotional. But is it just me? I can’t stand being pregnant and I want to shout it from the rooftops!!!! 📣

Sore bump

Does anyone else ever feel like they’ve got a sore belly? Ive woken up this morning and my belly just feels so sore ive felt my son move etc im unsure if i dreamt it or if it was real but i think he couldve been doing a lot of movements in the night. For the first night i actually slept 9:30-2:30 instead of 11:30🤣

Baby Arrival

Arabella Rose areived 29th July weighing 8 pounds 11. Induced at 41 weeks and 2 days after a 6 day wait in hospital. Being a bit of a rollercoaster but home now amd getting settled.