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So I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I swear it’s making this pregnancy so much harder. Eating feels like a chore it’s not some thing I even look forward to anymore. Anyone else having the same experience?

Does anyone have any advice?? (Seeing a doctor is not an option, so please don't suggest it) I'm hoping to hear from people who have had gut issues and resolved them. I've never had stomach issues before, and I am really struggling. Extreme bloating, painful gas, frequent trips to the bathroom with cramping so bad I...

First time my bbt has stayed elevated consistently. Currently 8 DPO anyone with a BFP have a chart like this? Would love input

With my first kid I got a very faint line. Now we are trying for baby #2 and I got another faint line at 7DPO. Do you see it ?

My husband and I have been trying for over a year to give our little one a sibling. Please tell me you see a normal pink line and not an evap line. Ive had 14 months of evap lines and disappointment.

Moms with gestational diabetes, how do you manage?! I am prone to anxiety and this just seems to be worse. I go to maternal fetal med Wednesday to check his growth and they discussed that I will probably have to start insulin then. I feel so paranoid about everything Im eating and hate new medications. Half of my sy...

I am in my two week wait. My BBT does not seem to be going down at all. Of course in this period I’m looking for any sign I can get . Is this normal for it to stay elevated or go up a little in this period?

Just wondering if anyone had GD in your first pregnancy and in the second or subsequent ones you didn’t? I had a very late diagnosis and now I’m terrified of having it in my next pregnancy because this dieting and monitoring is seriously stressing me out, I just don’t want to go through this again 😞

Does anyone know if you can just turn up to maternity triage or do you have to call ahead? Ty

Looking to get a massage around Victoria Park area. Any recommendations for a good massage place please? Thank you!

Clearblue says pregnant 2-3. Does this mean I'm only 2 or 3 weeks pregnant?

Did anyone eat eggs and mayo when they were pregnant or are pregnant. My pregnant test on clear blue said 2-3weeks to my calculation is 5weeks because in my last pregnancy I didnt eat much because I was scared and I'm scared again I know it sound stupid but I am.

What happens at this midwife app I can’t remember

Hello all, I was wondering what appointments you were offered for up to 34 weeks. I am 22 weeks, and I've got an antenatal appointment in July, but it doesn't really tell me what it's about. I also have the GD test at 24 weeks. As a plus-size mum-to-be, I was just wondering what was offered to you. Thanks

I know the day I conceived as we barely get any time together these days 🤣 so I should now be 3 weeks pregnant.. positive tests and missed period bla bla bla but midwife is basing it off my last period which would make me 7 weeks but I know that’s not right.. so confused by it all! I want to book an early scan to…

Hello mama's... today my sister gave my little a tiny piece of cake (8 months old) shortly after he started having these little spasms. They didn't bother him, he was still jumping, laughing and playing but they scared the absolute crap out of me. He's never done this before and he did it about 5 times then it compl...

I just consulted my hubs and he thinks he sees a little line too .... what do you all think ?

4 phone calls to 111, GPOOH for an abscess, no luck over bank holidays, but long story short!!.. The GP called me back specifically to ask me who on earth diagnosed me with Gestational Diabetes … ! (2 weeks ago) I said the midwife, explained it was diet controlled, and now I’m on metformin. My HBA1C was 30. My f...

Until when were you able to work in the kitchen while pregnant ?

Hi! I’m currently 35 + 3 weeks pregnant and baby has been measured at 6.6lbs, I have been told by my midwife that I’m going to be induced before I’m 40 weeks due to the gestational diabetes and how she’s growing on the bigger side? I was just wondering what other people’s experiences were with GD and if they were in...