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14 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a kiwi!

Tassia Agatowski

15 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as an apple!

Tassia Agatowski

16 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as an avocado!

Tassia Agatowski

17 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a pomegranate!

Tassia Agatowski

18 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as an bell pepper!

Tassia Agatowski

19 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a beef tomato!

Tassia Agatowski

20 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a banana!

Tassia Agatowski

21 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as an carrot!

Tassia O'Callaghan

22 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a sweet potato!

Tassia Agatowski

23 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a large mango!

Tassia Agatowski

24 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a corn-on-the-cob!

Tassia Agatowski

25 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a cauliflower!

Tassia Agatowski

26 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a head of broccoli!

Tassia Agatowski

27 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a cauliflower!

Tassia Agatowski

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Trying not to compare

Went out today to take advantage of air con, with a new friend and her baby. Can’t help but feel that my LO is so difficult and fussy in comparison to hers and that I felt on edge trying to keep my baby quiet and settled whilst we were out. My two month old baby is a few weeks younger so maybe that makes a difference. Trying my best not to compare but can’t help but feel I’m doing something wrong…

Scared of Labour

Hey guys so I’m 31 weeks pregnant and I’m getting so scared of Labour! And the actual birth of my little girl , I’m scared I won’t be able to cope with the pain but I also only want gas and air 🥲😭 is it really that bad??

Glucose Test

Glucose test was not my friend.. failed the one hour and projectile vomited all over myself an hour into the three hour test while getting my blood drawn.. 🥲 pretty sure some got on the nurse. So embarrassing. On the bright side, they have me checking my glucose 4 times a day for two weeks with a finger prick test. It’s honestly not bad at all. How was everyone else’s experience?

Confused and sad

I’m 37 + 5 today and just came back from an ultrasound appointment at a different location for my obgyn and was told that my baby is only 5 pounds and 8 ounces and if they have talked to me at all about my babies weight and they have not. I’ve always asked every ultrasound appointment if everything looks good and if he looks healthy and on track and have always been told everything looks great and now I’m being told his weight is very low. I’m just so confused and sad and don’t know what’s going on anymore at this point. I’m never told anything every appointment and when I ask I’m always told everything is perfectly fine. This is my first pregnancy and I’ve been active and drink lots of water and i don’t smoke or drink or have before I got pregnant and take my vitamins but I will admit I’ve eaten a lot of fast food. Has anyone experienced the same?

Pls Help

The thought of leaving my baby for 1–2 hours to get my hair done is honestly killing me. 😭 She's exclusively breastfed, so I'll make sure to pump and leave enough milk for her, and she'll be staying at my parent’s house.

It's nothing against my parents at all, I trust them. It's just the thought of leaving my baby that's making me feel so anxious. I'm worried she'll want me and I won't be there for her🥺

She's only 3 months old, and we've been together every single day since she was born. Mamas, how did you manage the first time you left your baby? Does it get easier? Is this separation anxiety, or is it just normal for a first time mum?

I'd really appreciate any advice or reassurance. 🤍