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Constant worry

Anyone else just constantly worried something bad is going to happen or something is going to be wrong with their baby? I am always thinking of the worst! My partner reminds me baby is happy and healthy and there’s nothing wrong but sometimes I just get overwhelmed and feel scared, I am always checking her! Someone tell me this passes - she is 12 days old

Birth guilt

Does anyone else feel a sense of birth guilt for their baby on how their baby was bought into the world? I planned on having a “natural” birth and ended up with an emergency c section but looking back 4 weeks later at how it all happened, I feel like my autonomy was taken away and maybe I felt slightly pressured into interventions by my partner and the midwifery team that ended up with the c section happening. After a slow labour, my progress stalled and the hormone drop was recommended - we didn’t get to this stage because after the epidural was put in, babies heart rate plummeted and I spiked a temperature. I just can’t help but wonder if I just trusted my body a bit more would it all have been ok?! It’s so annoying thinking like this as I know I can’t change it, I just keep looking at my baby and feeling so sad and hoping the way he was birthed won’t affect him. For context he wasn’t breathing when he was born as he was in shock and swallowed loads of Meconium so had to be resuscitated (it wasn’t long enough for any further care, they seemed happy with his scores after 5 mins but it still makes me sad). For the first couple of weeks I was making peace with the fact it didn’t go to plan as he is with us and seemingly ok, but as time is going on I find myself feeling worse and feeling so anxious about his development and brain and health and I know it’s all overthinking but it’s hard. Anyone else have similar feelings/experiences? Or anyone else have a traumatic birth for the baby and have positive stories on how they are now thriving? Sorry for the essay just wanted to put my feelings out somewhere x

Apparently I’m to Fat

My ob quit so I had to get a new doctor. Today was the 1st appointment & he asked me my pre-pregnancy weight which was 165 and I now weigh 192 at 29 weeks. Guys the doctor wants me to stop eating bread, pasta, juice, icecream + more to slow my weight gain. For context I’m not high risk and everything is normal. I don’t want do it😭😭😭 Food is one of the only things I’ve still been enjoying pregnant

Am I going insane for already wanting a second baby?!

My body feels fully healed and my body is craving another baby biologically!

I know it is not the best economical timing nor the best timing spacewise when we live in a 2-bed but part of me is urging for another child

I absolutely hated being pregnant and I am not looking forward to it whenever we decide to have our second baby - but my biological clock and my own baby makes me say; YUP, COME ON GIVE ME ANOTHER ONE!

Does anyone else have this at 6 months postpartum? 😂 best way I can describe it is like when I was addicted to smoking and craved a cigarette (horrible comparison but it is the best way I can describe it)

I’m not readyyyyy

I’m not ready for my baby to be one 😫😫😫 this is such a bittersweet feeling 😢 I keep tearing up each time I think about it and plan for her party 😔

Advice, thoughts, or anything!

Hey all! I am currently 14 weeks pregnant with my second boy. I had my first 5 weeks early at 35 weeks. When I had my OB appointment today she stated that they are going to be doing ultrasounds every two weeks to check my the length of my cervix to make sure we can make it to 35-36 weeks. She also prescribed me a baby aspirin daily to help lower the risk of preeclampsia since I had high blood pressure during labor and for 2 weeks postpartum the first time. I am mentally freaking out and would like to hear anyone else’s thoughts, advice, story, or basically anything!
Thank you!!

Has anyone been cleared 4 weeks postpartum?

I’m currently 2 weeks postpartum and I feel great honestly I’m loving motherhood and everything is a lot easier than I thought it would be this is my first child I had no symptoms or complications my entire pregnancy and labor went great my water broke at 6 am and baby girl was born at 3:30pm I’ve always been very athletic and before I found out I was pregnant I was supposed to be playing tackle football for a woman’s team in RVA I’m also a gymnast and run track and although I don’t compete anymore I still train hopefully to start competing again within the next year and I’m ready to get back into the gym I know not everyone is the same and the standard is 6 weeks and even then they still want you to take it easy but I’m ready to get back in the gym and start working out so I can get my body ready to start training again has anyone been cleared at 4 weeks to start working out?? Or do I just I have to wait it out i hate sitting around and not doing anything my entire pregnancy my husband had to constantly tell me to sit down lol I understand the importance of my body to healing I just expected postpartum to be completely different because of everything I’ve heard

One to one time with baby

I am now a mum of three. I’ve just had two days alone at home with my newborn. Wow it has been so peaceful and I feel like I’ve been able to relax and connect with him more than usual! If your baby is your first I know it’s tough but seriously soak it all up and enjoy the peace. I forgot just how lovely it is to have a newborn 🥰 now I’m looking forward to their next camping trip in two weeks time already 🤣

Glucose test

Yesterday I had my glucose test just waiting on the results but I also got the TDap vaccine and now my arm hurts but is November moms are so close to meeting our little ones

I’m pregnant.

I was 7 days late and finally took a test last night. Pregnant with baby #3.
I didn’t know that my last blunt two nights ago would be my last. I would’ve enjoyed it more lol. Smoke one for me. 💛 I do not smoke during pregnancy so this is about to be a long 9 months lol.

glucose test

i failed the one hour glucose test yesterday waiting to schedule my 3 hour now , with my son i have so much trauma from the three hour test ☹️

Breech baby - Csection

Hey everyone, so I'm 39+4 today and yesterday I went for a growth scan which then revealed that baby is extended breech so I'm having a csection. They said they would ring me with a date but with me being due on sunday I'm worried about naturally going into labour.. Has anyone else ever been in this situation and if so how long was you waiting to hear when your section is?

Just getting so fed up now, especially in this heat too!!

Just for fun! What's the weirdest thing your pregnancy has made you do food wise.

My first pregnancy i was 35 weeks pregnant and drove past a co-op...suddenly I NEEDED a double chocolate gateau..
I then drove the next 15 minutes with a sara Lee gateau on my lap scooping it up with my hand 😂 I of course finished the whole thing 😂

Nub theory - Boy or Girl?

I’m intrigued to see if the nub theory is right. What are your thoughts? I think it’s a boy!

Still here, still pregnant…

Who’s with me?

WFH with 1 year old!

I am due back at work in September and will be WFH 2 days, does anyone else do this week their baby? Any tips?

Currently pregnant

Is anyone else currently pregnant with their second? 2’s are so hard and I find myself overwhelmed by the thought of starting over and having a newborn with the chaos of a 2 year old.

34 weeks today scared about Labour

I’ve been super depressed knowing I’ll be giving birth soon a part of me is so excited to meet my sweet baby but I wish she could stay with me a little longer it feels like time went by so fast knowing I won’t feel her little kicks anymore and she won’t be safe in my belly sucks and im super scared my anxiety is bad and I’m worried about postpartum is it normal to feel this way like I’m actually super depressed I’ve been crying and sleeping a lot I’ve also read that this is a sign that Labour is near the longing feeling and that’s scaring me more and there’s just other little signs my body’s getting ready yk and I’m just not ready yet :(

Pregnancy pillow

Do you have a pregnancy pillow? And when did you start using it. Currently 22+4 weeks and feel abit of pain when I try to lay on my sides. I just tried putting a regular pillow under my belly and I was relieved. Is it time for a pregnancy pillow?

2nd pregnancy no one cares

Currently 12 weeks with our second and my mood is so low. Lots to process being a high risk pregnancy, my 12 week scan was proven tricky with my c section scar limiting viewing (not helped by a wriggly baby) and needing an internal scan instead (still have to go for a rescan), feeling guilty for my 1st born we are having another and questioning if we are doing the right thing. I decided to tell my sisters yesterday and the reaction wasn’t what I’d hoped for. Both think we are totally crazy and didn’t seem too eager. I then told a co worker who I can trust and again, similar reaction. It’s like no one cares at all when you get pregnant again and basically judge you for your decision. These reactions have only made me feel worse and I now don’t want to tell anyone we are having another. I don’t remember feeling this low in my 1st pregnancy but I’m not even feeling excited or happy that I’m pregnant again ☹️