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Horrible name choice

So my son is Abel, my daughter is Blair, now I’m pregnant without third and my husband is SET on Cain….. however my MIL and my sister are both like No No you CANT have cain and Abel ( we are not religious at all!!) but I do kinda like Cain…. Bad idea or don’t give a shit what people say?

First menstrual cycle

I finally had my first period since I gave birth in May. I’m currently on day 11, and it’s still extremely heavy. This is the worst I’ve ever felt. Honestly, I’d rather give birth again than endure this pain.

Baby movements at 39 and 5

Just curious what kind of movements you're feeling from your baby at this stage? Is it more rolling and stretching rather than actual kicks?

I'm just confused about when I should go in and get checked. I've already been in once and everything was fine. I can still feel the baby moving, but the movements are definitely different from before. I know there's less room now, but there's still movement.

I've never really had a consistent pattern in terms of timings, so it's hard to know what's normal. I'm honestly just so tired and feel like I'm constantly worrying about whether everything is okay.

Private Scan

Has anybody had a private scan at exactly 6 weeks? my boyfriends mom has booked us in for saturday the 7th but i’d just be 6 weeks. is this any good? xx

Random cravings still

Does anyone still get their cravings they had when they were pregnant, at like 4m pregnant I craved a hot dog specially on a grill, I’m now 11m pp and I still crave one till this day, I never say no to a grilled hotdog lol

Pregnant 37 yo

Hello! I am pregnant of my 3rd baby… I am now 37 years old. I have 2 healthy children, I am concerned for the health of this baby… any moms here had babies at 37+? Can you tell me a little bit about your experiences ? I am just concerned for genetic issues mainly! Thanks!

Hey mommas. At our 20 week anatomy ultrasound we found out that my placenta is covering half of my cervix. That they are watching it closely and they’ve never had a case where it didn’t end up moving out of the way by the time labor came.

Is there anyone that had the same thing or similar experience and have more info about it all? I’m still a little freaked out but trying not to stress about it.

Stressed and overwhelmed

It feels like I’m about to have nervous breakdown and top that my hair coming out and I’m so stressed out it crazy 2 kids and barely can pay my bills and get things they need is hard and can’t never a minute to myself really

6 wks pregnant no nausea

Should I be worried? I read a post about this could be a sign that the hCG wasn’t rising and the pregnancy wasn’t developing. Has anyone else heard this? Or can It be normal? My other two pregnancies I have had mild nausea and the first one some slight sickness and just generally feeling groggy. This time I hardly feel pregnant apart from intense hunger and extreme fatigue 🤷🏽‍♀️

Am I seeing things?

Took it mid afternoon randomly as I had pink tinged discharged when I wiped. 12 dpo today

When does the bump appear

As a first time to be mum can I ask when did you start to see your bump appear and when did you notice a change in your breast?

C section prep

Can you wear fake tan for a c section? Is there any other things I should prep before my section in 4 days time that will be helpful?

Elective c section

Hiii, I’m about to have an elective c section soon at the women’s I’d love some advice as I’m nervous! And what things do I need postpartum and how did you manage to carry your baby around/up down stairs ect?

Energetic Boy! Help!

My LO has so much energy and I feel terrible because we have such a small house and the weather is rubbish so can’t burn it off outside! Does anybody have any tips or any toys that help burn energy without needing loads of rules please?

Early labour?

Hey girls. I’m 34 weeks pregnant and having a couple of symptoms.
Please tell me if you think this could be early labour?

- diarrhoea. (5/6 times a day)
- period like pains at the bottom of my belly.
- feeling sick. Gone off food slightly.
- lost my mucus plug 3 days ago

I’m honestly not sure 😂😩

When will you embrace the bump?

I’m 14w & feel huge! It’s my second baby & I know I’ve put weight on (because I can’t stop eating or I’ll be sick!) and feel so bloated. I’m still in the trying to hide it stage but wondering when you embraced the bump?

Lightning crotch?

Anyone else experiencing horrible lightning crotch? I started getting it mildly in end of first trimester but now it’s sometimes lasting 30 mins consistently while walking. Changing positions can help but man this is horrible…

Vaginal pain while in third trimester

33 weeeks and sore vaginal pain and no it’s not lightening crotch it feels sore what’s happening to me

Pelvic / back pain

What’s everyone doing to relieve pelvic / lower back pain? I am only 21 weeks but the pain I’m having is horrendous! It feels like pain you should get later on in your pregnancy.

No matter what I do it I can’t seem to get comfortable. Hoping to start physio soon but what else are people doing?

Rest day...

Every day we are up early and out, apart from a Saturday which is a little later but we have swimming.

Today we got up played but haven't got out of our pj's. I've done a workout and we've read books but now we are just watching TV. Do you have days where you just don't do anything really... Yesterday was swimming and Halloween party... I'm exhausted but also feel such guilt. Xx