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Afternoon slot for elective CS

This is my second baby and I’m having an elective c section as I had a c section with my first. However, I’ve been booked in for the afternoon slot so feeling a bit anxious about how this impacts the day and whether the first night will be extra tough as the baby will have just come out. Last time baby came at 10am,...

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Induced

So I had my 35 week scan yesterday and they told me they have to induce me because looking back at my 20 week scan my baby should be alot bigger than what he is They said 20 week scan was looking like he would be at least 6/7lb by now but he’s only 5.11lb Or maybe he just isn’t taking the foods I’m eating ? But...

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C section recovery

I unexpectedly had a c section on Tuesday morning and due to health issues I wasn’t able to mobilise until Wednesday morning. Has anyone got any recovery tips please? I’m doing well with my walking but wonder if I will ever walk normally again! How soon can I start using a recovery belt?

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Names from the ER today!

a pretty decent list today! i think Regina needs more love, but i think my favs today are Logan (g) and Dusty (b) Regina Carrielyn Whitley (girl) Amber (child) Trudie (actually really like this) Velma Erva Fynlie (child) Angelina Magdalena Logan (child) Luster Algie (maybe short for something? idk) Casso...

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Sex post c section

Help ! I had a last minute elective c section and had no idea that it’s reccomended that you wait two whole years at least before trying for another baby or at least this is what I was told … I never planned on having a c section so was unaware of this and now me and my partner are a little upset as we want our li...

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Hospital bag

When is everyone packing their hospital bags? I’m due 17th July and have no idea when to pack it 🩷

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Is it early labour??

Yesterday I had a sweep at 38+5 and was told by the midwife that she couldn’t do it well because my cervix was just about opened. But in the night I had intermittent cramps and backaches like every hour and I also did number 2 three times, I just woke up again (currently 5am) because of the cramps. Is this early l...

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Pains

Having sharp cramps on my lower abdomen on the right side on and off for a few hours now every few minutes, my stomach is really tight and I’ve had a sore back all day but never had a sore back my entire pregnancy until today! FTM here, could anyone give me any idea of what could be going on? 🙈 Triage is an…

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Need some insight

Well it happened, i have just found out that i am pregnant with my second. Still have a toddler and she will be 2 by the time the baby would come. I was hoping to wait at least another year before having another. I feel like 3 years is a good age gap. Mothers of children with 2 year age caps, please let me know your...

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Getting Induced

Anyone else having their babies wayyy before their expected due date? Due to her small size, they're inducing me on tuesday.

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Hip pain waking me in the night - any suggestions!

I’m only 17 weeks but already the hip pain is really bad in the night, I’ve tried wedging a pillow underneath me and between my legs to try to help but doesn’t seem to do anything. Any suggestions of any pillows or anything I can do to help!?

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Burning after sex

I’m 23 weeks and after sex with my partner it burns down there. First time it happened it became a UTI and I’m terrified it’ll be a UTI again. Anyone else experience this? And how can I easy the pain?

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Deep tissue massage

Hi mamas, do you know when you can have a relaxing / deep tissue massage after c section? I'm 5 months pp and all is healing very well, but I'm just anxious about being on my belly for the entire session of a massage taking into account any added pressure 🙃

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Contractions

Is anyone else having contractions right now , I’m only 31wks

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Rolling over

When did your baby roll over? My baby is 4 months old and still doesn’t roll. There were couple of times when she rolled from her belly to back, but I think it was accidental coz she never repeated it again. Is here anybody whose baby is 4mo and didn’t roll yet?

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Could labour be near?

I had a sweep on Wednesday at 38+1, I was around 2cm dilated and she managed to give a good few sweeping motions and tickled babies head. I bled a little afterwards, just pinkish/brownish blood also had a bloody show with cramps on and off afterwards but nothing progressed more. This morning when I woke I lost a lar...

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Kicking

Anyone else’s baby suddenly obsessed with kicking them? Its so funny how they randomly start doing stuff one day 🤣

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Possible early??

Am I going crazy (probably am 🙈) or can anyone see a second line here??

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How many ultrasounds

How many ultra sounds did you guys have? I've only had the initial one and one at 20 weeks for the anatomy scan and I swear I had one at 12 or 16 weeks. And I'm not feeling left out that I only have 2 scans. My first I had a lot more I feel like.

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Does anybody else feel like their bump appeared overnight ??

I’m due 7th Nov and I could not believe how my belly looked/felt this morning! I’m a FTM so this is all so new to me!! Feel free to share your bumps 🥰

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