I’m a Mama!

Title secured!!! My little one is here- she arrived on Aug 1 at 9:07pm at 37 weeks 3 days after a failed induction and eventual caesarean to her proud papa and even prouder mama! I’ve gained a new label and I couldn’t be happier. We’ve been in the newborn trenches for almost 2 weeks now and I feel much confident now than when I initially brought her home! We’ve got this and so do all the FTMs.

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NIPT gender screening

Hi all! I had the NIPT gender blood test when I was 9 weeks pregnant (now 14w4d). I was told it’s 99% accurate. Just wondering if anyone else has had this?

Should I be panicking yet?!

So I had my LO on June 7th and ummm I still haven’t gotten my period back. My fiancé and I have been intimate (I don’t use birth control due to hormonal migraines and condoms cause me a lot of pain. We do the good ole pull out which we are aware isn’t very effective. For background info we struggled quite a bit to get our LO, so consider us unlucky or lucky depending how you view it) of course my mother has been hounding me if I’m sure I’m not pregnant again (rude🙄). And I’m asking should I be panicking? I find like I should probably just take a test to ease my mind; I do want another baby just not right now. I guess I’m asking has anyone else had the periods return yet?? (And no I didn’t breastfeed)

Gaining a lot of weight In first trimester

I’m 9 and a bit weeks but I’ve noticed I have gained a lot of weight recently since conceiving. Mainly due to the nausea and sickness I feel like I need to keep eating to feel better. And also I eat mainly carbs whereas my previous diet was always as little carbs as possible as I have pcos and don’t process them very well . I’ve gained 8kgs and I’m really worried and shocked. My midwife didn’t think much of it but I don’t know if this is okay and how I can manage it better. I’ve just been trying to survive, it’s been really tough. Anyone else been through anything similar ?

Second baby

Anyone else pregnant with second baby yet?

I’m pregnant!

Hi all,

Just found out I’m currently 5 weeks pregnant after a C-section 8 months ago. If you couldn’t guess, I am nervous.

The one time we have sex without a condom (a moment of passion by me trying to feel desired again) and I bloody get pregnant! It took 2 years to conceive my first so I wasn’t expecting this at all. Obviously I know that having sex can lead to this😂 it’s just crazy the only time without a condom😭

I think I’m just looking for reassurance from mums who have gotten pregnant before the recommended wait time.

Am I crazy for feeling worried, scared and happy and not happy all at the same time?

High Blood Pressure

Has anyone been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure early in their pregnancy (before 20 weeks), not ended up with Pre Eclampsia and had a stress free birth? My 1st pregnancy went smoothly but I didnt end up having the waterbirth that I wanted. I was hoping we would be able to skip the labour ward this time and use the midwife led Birthing Centre instead. My BP is currenrly too high and they want me to have growth scans every 3 weeks once im over 23 weeks.