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Can you see it?

I’m due on today but nothing and just had a feeling to test and I swear I can see a very faint line. Will wait a couple of days and use a clear blue test x

C section and hospital stay in uk

Hello!
Looking for stories from mothers who had c sections before.
I have my C section booked (due to 2 health risks).
What will it be like? How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital? What was the whole experience like?
My husband and i are trying to figure out if he should take days off from work. But i believe there is no need if me and the baby will be there for observation? He thinks the baby will be with me in the room all the time and he would have to help me with the baby. Where as i think the baby will be kept in the nursery (but i do hope he would actually stay with me in the room) and the nurses would be around to help when needed, therefore there wouldn't be a need for him to be with me at the hospital continuously. He also thinks he would have to stay with me there overnight 🙈
1st time staying in a hospital in uk too 🙈. This is all very new for us.

When did you start leaving the house ?

Im curious how long it took everyone to leave the house after giving birth?

Whenever people asked how old my daughter was they always say " wow i would still be home recovering "

I had natural births with both 1 unledicated and 1 with gas and air i had a 3rd dagree tear with my first and a 2nd with my 2nd child and had stitches with both

With both kids i was out and about the day after as i just hated being home but everyone just always seemed so suprised but i imagine im not the only one ? 😅

Updated due date - new to February 2027 group!

Just had my first ultrasound! Thought I was about 8w2d based on my LMP but measuring 7w1d - my due date changed from Jan 26 to Feb 2. Doctor isn’t worried and said we likely caught it extremely early and that I probably ovulated late. She captured a normal heart rate and saw the yolk sack, fetal pole and the embryo along the bottom. Next ultrasound is at 11-12 weeks. Cant help but to be a little worried that I’m measuring “behind” but am grateful for getting this far and seeing baby with a heartbeat. Anyone else in a similar boat?

Pregnancy

First time pregnant and the baby is moving a lot in the womb. I don’t know if it’s a good sign

Holding breathe whilst crying & lips turning blue

Hey ladies

Has anyone’s 14 month old cried to the point they don’t get their breath and lips go blue it’s happened twice - I took her to the doctors today and they’ve told me if it happens again to call 999 and take her hospital
He also said it’s common

She’s been referred to paediatrics by GP

If you have any advice please let me know 🫶🏻

New job early pregnancy

I'm due to start a new job on 13th July, I am currently working my notice period at my current job and when I accepted the new job I didn't know I was pregnant. Now I have to tell my new employer I'm pregnant, and I also have my booking appointment on my first day at my new job, along with an early scan at 9 week, another appointment at 10 weeks the a scan at 12 weeks. Has anyone been in this position? Legally they obviously need to give me time for my appointments but just wasn't sure how to go about it. Any advice would be great!

6 weeks checks with gp

What does they do ? They check your scar ? Ask about your internal.? Or just random questions. ?

Cookie Debate

My husband likes crunchy cookies (and that’s a choice, you do you). I told him because of that, I don’t respect his cookie opinions. He said it’s messed up that I don’t lol.

Still going strong

Baby boy seems to have no plans on coming out lol. He’s been head down since late April now but very cozy sucking his thumb and playing. I’m genuinely really tired granted I have a week and some change till his due date. It’s just honestly seems like this is going to go past the due date. I’m still very active and can move around he’s just really heavy. My provider scheduled 3 different induction dates, I really don’t want to be induced I’ve heard nothing really great about being induced. I know it maybe different for me but I’d just rather not have that happen💀😭

Sickness

Anyone have tips for sickness and nausea !!
I am constantly feeling nauseous the feeling just won’t go away since 5 weeks am currently 9+2 and I am struggling a lot with it I am sick mainly with food I have no want for any food the thought makes me feel even worse 🤢🤢🤢

Just struggling a lot now
I am sick but mainly just feeling nauseous it’s awful

June VBAC?

Anyone had a VBAC / is planning a VBAC? 😌

When does this burst of energy kick in?!

I’m 37 weeks and whilst I’m getting stuff done at home, I definitely have not experienced this nesting burst of energy … anyone else? 😅

Common Questions

Hi Mums!

What questions do you wish you knew the answers to prior to and after having a C-section ?

Electrolyte/hydration sachets

Hi, is anyone currently taking any electrolyte/hydration sachets or tablets that are mixed with water? I feel I'm not getting enough hydration and I'm completely exhausted and getting leg cramps and I still got 6 weeks left at work before mat leave.
Can anyone recommend any good ones that have helped?
Thanks

Outpatient Induction Vs. hospital stays

Hi 👋🏻

I have an outpatient induction booked for Monday at 41+4 days. Most people that I know who have had inductions have ended up being kept in hospital at the start of induction which worries me. I've also seen far too many episodes of birth documentaries on channel 4 this week that show people in hospital beds on wards waiting for inductions.

I have various notes in my hospital notes which suggest I'm high risk but with extra scans and monitoring I've been told I'm actually low risk as everything turns out not to be a concern.

When I've been in for sweeps, the low risk birth centre see those notes and make it sound like they won't have me and I've had to persuade them both times that I have been that I'm low risk enough. The birth centre still don't seem keen to have me and I fear I'll be referred to the high risk department -im waiting for some kind of confirmation that they have decided where they want me to go and I hope my blood pressure behaves itself on the day!

What have been your experiences of outpatient induction? How many people were sent home after it was done and how many were asked to stay in hospital?

How long were you actually in hospital for on the day of your outpatient procedure? Is it just like an appointment or is it like a day surgery where you are put in a ward/bed?

Home birth 🥰

I’ve just decided that I’m going to try for a home birth with my second - currently 36+3 and so excited but nervous!

Anyone else having a home birth? I’ve just bought all the fairy lights and bits needed and feel so much more at peace with my decision as my first birth was quick & the journey to my hospital is between 40 mins to an hour on a good day 😅

Screen time

We're adjusting.
I used to have the tv going all day. Ive cut it down to 2 hours and that gives me enough time to have breakfast and clean a room, 2 if im lucky. Alphabet, math, other languages.
Once the tv goes off we go outside. We have lunch together then they nap, sometimes me too.
After nap time I have what feels like a lot going on the last 4,5 hours before boys bedtime. Cook dinner, clean kitchen, boys bedtime routine and I've always watched tv during dinner, not how I imagined motherhood but here I am.
So idk what are we doing besides screentime? And how are you staying productive with no screens?

Big anatomy scan!!!

Any other mamas due in November getting their big scan today I am super excited can wait to see my baby boy

Movement

17w and 3 days and I have felt my girl quite a few times but not today. This is very stressful. With my first daughter I felt movement from 17w but do not remember if it was everyday or consistant this early. I only remember the end of the pregnancy movement. How is it for you?