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From the community

Recent discussions

Line eyes or super faint line?

I’m only 9-10dpo so really early and thought I didn’t see a line at first, but the longer I look at it I think I do see a faint one. What do you think??

Result

Hey before I keep deluluing myself and keep squinting can anyone see a faint line or no thanks xxx

Any experience with a doula?

Did anyone here hire a doula to assist with their childbirth? Was it a positive experience? And are there any recommendations in Raleigh-Durham area? Thanks in advance!

3.5 weeks postpartum should I be doing more?

My little boy is 3.5 weeks old and I feel like I’m still just getting through each day.

We manage to get out for a walk a day and I always make sure I get a shower in but I feel like I spend most of my time sat down at home watching TV and feeding/holding my little one, pretty much all of his naps are contact naps which I love but I feel so unproductive.

Should I be getting out more? Going to baby groups? Just wondering what others days looked like at 3/4 weeks and when you started making plans with your days.

Registering babies birth - no appointments!

Is anyone else having issues trying to get an appointment to register their babies birth? My son was born last week but due to me being unwell and him being on antibiotics we had a week long stay in the Women’s, so I’ve only just got around to trying to make an appointment to find there’s none left!

I keep checking but had no luck at all so far, not sure how you’re supposed to try and do it within 42 days if there’s no actual appointments 🙄

Does anyone deal with high cholesterol?

I’m 29, and had mine checked the other day, it does run in my family, how ever mine was considered very high, and my doctor said it could possibly be due to having a baby, sometimes that can throw it off. My LDL is 195. 😬

Have any of you dealt with it being high due to having a baby? I’m also 3 months PP. last time it was checked was 4 months before I got pregnant and it was normal

Need some fun movement videos to do with my 3.5 boy

Cosmic yoga is cool since it's calm and exciting enough but I need some more especially for myself

I have big boobs so it's painful to jump and shake but I need stuff for evening. Any ideas or good fitness videos for mother and son?

Maybe?

I’m 11dpo. Also having a crazy morning with my toddler so could be losing my mind haha. Is there a line? This was after 2 min.

Line progression

Does this line progression from 14 dpo, 15dpo, 16dpo and 17dpo look ok? Worried I am not progressing well. I am 4 weeks 3 days but have experienced chemical pregnancies and a miscarriage before.

Gestational diabetes - advice please !

I had my glucose test yesterday and the midwife rang today to say my results were abnormal and the diabetic team will be in touch next week. Has anyone under Oxford (JR) had this and help me understand next steps? What will happen and will my baby get delivered early? Anxious and worried. Thank you 🙏

Not reached peak or missed?

Last nights test seems darker than today’s have I missed my peak or is it still to come?

Gestational diabetes

Hi i have gestational diabetes and in past 5 days i have 10 high and 3 low reading
I am struggling to manage it with diet because after reducing carbohydrates i feel always hungry and less energetic
Anyone also struggling with it please guide if medication is necessary in gestational diabetes if yes what kind of medication they are getting? I am so much depressed because of it before i was enjoying my pregnancy now i am feeling stucked

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