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From the community

Recent discussions

Little man is here 🩵

Born this morning weighing 7lbs 8oz ( growth scan yesterday predicted 7lbs 11oz so quite close)

Sex after c-section…

I’m 10 weeks pp and still haven’t had sex. My stomach is still super sensitive and I don’t feel sexy AT ALL, and just wondered if this is normal and when c-section mamas started being intimate again?

Is it rude to ask xtra adults to pay for entering play place for kids birthday party?

We’re planning my son’s 5th bday at an indoor play place and you only get free entry for adults accompanied by children. Additional adults are 10-15 dollars each which adds up quickly. We’re having a separate cake and presents thing outside of this for extended family (aunts, uncles, grandparents) that don’t have kids but some of these people want to come to the play place too. Would it be rude to ask them to pay the fee for them to come? I tried to explain that the kids just play the whole time so it won’t be like they would spend a lot of time with the birthday boy anyways. What do you think?

Excessive drooling

Anyone elses baby always got bubbles coming out of mouth? 2 months tomorrow and the drooling seems excessive!

VBAC mamas

Those that are hoping for a VBAC how are you all feeling?

I’m 38 weeks tomorrow and I can’t help but feel impatient, the thought that if I opt for a section means baby will be here next week is so tempting but I also really want to try for the VBAC!

Anybody else feeling like this!?

If birthdays were colors, what color would your birthday be?

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At what point is the ER a good option?

I’m 9 weeks + 1 day pregnant, and I honestly don’t know what to do anymore.

Last night I couldn’t keep anything down. I’d take one bite of food and immediately start throwing up over and over. This morning I can barely move. The only thing I’ve managed to stomach is a couple bites of cucumber, but it’s not helping.

I haven’t seen my OB since July, and I won’t see her again for another two weeks. At my last appointment, she prescribed Zofran and told me to keep an eye on my weight. Since then, I’ve lost about 5 pounds, and the Zofran isn’t helping at all.

I’m so dizzy, weak, and sick. Has anyone else gone through this? What helped you? At what point did you call your OB or go to the ER? I just feel so lost right now.

He’s here 🩵

Born Monday at 2.06am. 38 weeks exactly

How did we all find bleeding? Did you get any clotting?

Induction date finally set

Hello!
I was hoping for some encouraging stories about getting induced? Im currently 41 weeks and tomorrow (08-6-26) at 7:30pm hes officially getting evicted from my uterus
(well the process starts for that) lol both my other kiddos where natural and came on their own time. I guess im just nervous and people keep telling me the process is worse than going into natural labor, im just hoping for some tips & encouragement. Thank you!

Cramps

Heya, 6 weeks+3 currently, and over the last 24 hours I've had some pretty weird cramping and spotting. I've spoken with 111 about this and they've referred me to a local pharmacy for a consultation tomorrow, but I feel a bit stuck and freaked out. Has anyone else had similar symptoms/dealings with 111? I'm absolutely terrified that something is wrong, but also that I'm making a mountain out of a molehill 😅

The 3rd trimester pains

Anyone else 34 weeks? I’ve been having hip pain every night and have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken lol. Then I get ligament pain at night on the left side of my stomach. The 3rd trimester is no joke! Anyone else going through this too?

How was your elective/planned c section experience?

39 weeks & baby girl decided to flip feet down 2 days ago. If she’s still breech on Monday I have to schedule a c section. I’m not worried about the recovery since my last delivery resulted in a severe complex 3rd degree vaginal tear. If I can handle that I can handle anything lmao. Just nervous and uneducated about the process & if something goes wrong.

Help

I’m due in 5 days and today I have been in pain down below and keep getting sharp pains shooting down my privates and it’s like there’s pressure there and my lower back is also in pain, my waters haven’t broken. I don’t have an appointment until I’m 41 weeks, which is in 12 days. I’m starting to struggle to figure out if I need to wee or if it’s the pressure and pain. Has anyone else experienced this before? I can’t tell if they are contractions or something else.

My tired is tired

I hope I'm not the only one just lately feeling so tired and unmotivated 1 year old are non stop and I have my 11 year old that going back to school soon I just feel burnt out 😮‍💨 it makes me feel bad I just feel drained🫠

Labour?

40+4, had sudden contraction start about an hour ago, no signs beforehand other than pressure. They're painful and irregular, sometimes 2 minutes apart sometimes 5 minutes apart?!
Confused as what to do? Don't wanna go in and get sent home but it seems close together and already painful i thought they'd come on soft and grow in intensity

Is the nub visible?

13+3 scan today, I've no idea what I'm looking for and my friend is conflicted 😆

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