Why do I feel so different?

I had my first baby in 2023 and I'm pregnant again with my second. I'm either 5+3 or 11 weeks today. I'm waiting for my dating scan in September and emergency gynae scan next week. I feel so different. I wake up in the morning after a great sleep and then 3 hours later I literally can not keep my eyes open and fall asleep on the sofa. I have pains down there that feel like lightning crotch like I'm near the end of my pregnancy. My son dislocated my pelvis at 30 weeks last time so I'm assuming the eight of being pregnant again is causing pains this early on but honestly the things I'm experiencing I feel at least ,16 weeks. I'm also huge. I'm extremely bloated and genuinely look super far along. My first had a neural tube defect so I'll be having extra scans this pregnancy but I feel so odd so early on. My belly this morning at either almost 6 or 11 weeks. I'm so confused 😂

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Birth stories

I’m early on like 8 weeks and terrified of labour.. but to the point where I would rather have an elected C section. I’m not under any illusions that will be painless and without its potential complications but it just makes me feel more in control.

I want to hear other people’s birth stories.. people who felt the same as me but then as they got closer went down the vaginal birth route because there worries died down.. those who stuck with elected C sections and what was the recovery like? People who wish they went down a certain route?

Appreciate things can be taken out of your control regardless but I would love to take everything into account when making a decision.

I watched one born every minute and thought.. omg I can’t do that, how do women go through that.. and I think I’ve scared myself to death.

C sections

My friend just had her first baby and said 9/10 of her NCT group all ended up with cesereans despite them all trying for a vaginal.

I was SHOOK....like actually wtf!

I am all for c sections for women who actually want them/obviously for women who absolutely need them.

But is this rate really reflective of our maternity services?!

If so, that is absolutely horrifying!!!

C Section scar

I had a c section back in 2014 I was blessed In December after trying for so long with my 5th baby come January I was high risk ultrasound after ultrasound after so many I had to come to the Decision of termination of pregnancy because baby was implanted in my C section scar and so was placenta come to find out I have Niche in my scar that caused this I could of went to term but would have been me or baby or bled out has anyone ever experienced this?

2nd pregnancy

Can someone tell me how difficult it is to deal with recovery from a c section with a toddler. I had a c section with my first and this will be my second. They will nearly be 2 years apart when baby is born. Also can someone help a gal out on how to rest with a toddler and pregnant, while very busy and moved away from home but have a brilliant partner who works all the time. I’m only very early but feel like I don’t have a chance to enjoy and appreciate the pregnancy as much as I should.

Idk if I should get medical attention or something normal-ish

I have 2 babies that are 2 and 3 yrs. Both were c section. But since the last one whenever I cough a lot or very hard I feel like something twists inside. Like on my right side by my belly button.
There was a lady that said she also experienced the same. She said it was because we didnt wrapped our abdomen correctly or at all. It doesn't last long, the "twist". It is uncomfortable though. Not painful.
Has anyone else felt that? Not sure if i should run to the doctor?

Postpartum Bleeding

I’m just over 5 weeks postpartum and my bleeding stopped around the end of week 2. Today I’ve started with bright red blood but not much of it and I’m slightly worried. It’s my first baby and I’m breastfeeding, so it’s unlikely to be my period I think? Any advice please