40 weeks + 2

Brixton hicks/contractions.
I attended for a sweep with my midwife yesterday afternoon and had bloody show since. Its not bright red, pale pink tinge mucous. I have also been experiencing contractions or braxton hicks - i dont know. But they're getting so intense but not 3 within the 10mins lasting 45secs. I actually gave up timing them this afternoon as they're sporadic and coming and going. When I stand they do tend to come on worse.
This has been since 7pm yesterday, i am getting disheartened but also tired. Ive been trying to sleep on and off. Appetite has disappeared and I am just inpatient now. This is also baby 2.
Anyone else in the same boat?

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Exercise 1st Trimester

Hii. I’m nearly 6 weeks and I’m definitely feeling the exhaustion bad.

Before getting pregnant I was pretty active. Not gym 3x per week type active, just here and there with the boyf when I could be bothered, couple Pilates, LBT, body conditioning classes here and there, running, lots of walking.

But now I’m so exhausted I am taking a different commute where I’m much more guaranteed a seat (haven’t ordered a bby on board badge yet, it’s just so awkward asking anyone to give their seat when they too may have a whole host of ailments for which they need the seat themselves). I’m managing 10-30 mins yoga several times pw if I haven’t fallen asleep super early after work.

Everyone’s telling me to continue weight training, but I’m so (probably irrationally) scared something will happen and I’ll lose the baby if I do any weights. Is this unfounded?

I also don’t want to have to announce in the classes that I’m pregnant as it’s so early, but I don’t want to do the class without the instructor knowing. I also don’t like going to the gym on my own especially during peak times and I cbb to go when my partner goes.

What are your thoughts? Xx

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Gender blood test

Hey! I’m 9 weeks 6 days! Just did a blood test today to find out the gender. I was told it could take up to 7 business days. I was wondering if anyone got theirs early? Or 7 business days exact? Also how far along were u when u tested for the gender via blood?

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40 weeks + 2

Brixton hicks/contractions.
I attended for a sweep with my midwife yesterday afternoon and had bloody show since. Its not bright red, pale pink tinge mucous. I have also been experiencing contractions or braxton hicks - i dont know. But they're getting so intense but not 3 within the 10mins lasting 45secs. I actually gave up timing them this afternoon as they're sporadic and coming and going. When I stand they do tend to come on worse.
This has been since 7pm yesterday, i am getting disheartened but also tired. Ive been trying to sleep on and off. Appetite has disappeared and I am just inpatient now. This is also baby 2.
Anyone else in the same boat?

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Anxiety

Does anyone else struggle with the anxiety that they aren’t doing enough? My house is clean but I feel like I have to constantly be doing something to feel “fulfilled” in life. I can’t relax and I feel guilty when I do relax. I’m 38 + 4 days pregnant and I used to smoke to help with my anxiety but I haven’t since I’ve gotten pregnant. I have a scheduled C-Section in 4 days… I just want to feel content in the life I have not constantly yearning for it to be more “perfect”. Any advice or prospectives?

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