Baby number 2

I need advice I am doing this all over again and I am just happy but worried what is going on??? I know but still I am asking for advice.

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I have a two year-old and a five month old and honestly when we brought her home, it was like we were first time parents all over again each baby is different so what worked with one might not work with the other that was definitely the case for me… but I think the biggest thing that has helped me and my husband in this transition is prioritizing our mental health first and prioritize and taking care of ourselves and each other over the kids that might be a hot take, but if me and my husband are in a shitty mental state how can we take care of our children and healthy manner when you’re not mentally stable you know? We honestly didn’t care about cleaning or cooking we just wanted to make sure both of our children are taking care of efficiently and let the house go to shit if it needed to. My husband also gave me a budget of $300 a month specifically for DoorDash so I wouldn’t have to worry about cooking. I get overwhelmed very easily so that was a lot off of my plate too long story sho

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How soon is too soon to announce?

Hey! I’d love to hear when others announced their pregnancy! So it’s something we’re super excited about and sadly we lost twins back in June. Due to the nature of my job I’m seeing clients regularly and I’m extremely bloated (looking about 5 months already 🤣) I’m trying to hide it but clothes are too tight and it’s showing big time which people are now asking questions. (Yes, my lot don’t hold back!) we’re really proud and actually would love to shout it to the world but also feel we’d be frowned upon as it’s so early. I’d love to hear your journeys and announcements and if this bloating has happened to others!

Pregnant!!!

I’m so nervous but so happy at the same time, anyone got any advice on how to tell my mum? I’m nearly 23 but I know she isn’t going to take this well. It’s what’s making me so nervous at the moment if I’m being honest

Nervous

Why am i more nervous this time than my 2 previous pregnancies? Its like its my 1st time giving birth and its my 3rd! I dunno if its cause people keep saying baby will be early this time but ive only got 1 week left anyway or what. Ive had no signs besides lower back ache, even braxton hicks have eased off. Im just super tired all the time! Im almost scared to go into labour and i dont know why! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Did you prepare your body and did it help?

I’m curious if anyone who had preeclampsia, or more specifically HELLP syndrome, with their first pregnancy had it with their second pregnancy. If not, did you do anything different the second time around to help prevent it? Were you close to or over the age of 35?

Also, as a bonus question, if anyone also went through their placenta giving up early on them and getting induced, was your second the same?

My little guy was IUGR and I had HELLP Syndrome pretty bad. It truly was not a fun time. I realize there’s no rhyme or reason for what causes these things but we’re in the stages of wanting to try for a second and if there’s anything I can do to help prevent either of those things from happening, I’m down. We’re not the youngest parents, which I know doesn’t help, but we eat alright and stay pretty active. We will double down on those things if we have to though! lol

Thanks in advance! 🫶🏻

First baby

Hey guys 🥰 I’m due in less than 2 weeks and I am so nervous. This is my first baby and I’m constantly thinking about how the birth is going to go. Please if you’ve had a positive labor experience and was really nervous before can you share your story and advice 🥰

2nd Pregnancy

I've noticed so many differences with this one versus my 1st pregnancy. This one's way more picky for starters and lazy. Plus I've had to deal with the realization that this one I'll have to deal with much more complicated things.