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Have you gone through this?

I really need support. Has anyone else had a narcissistic family? Since becoming a mom I never heard from any of my family, and I feel sad about it… no one has acknowledged my child. I’m trying to find closure, I know this doesn’t affect my value as a person. But gosh it hurts. I thankfully built my own family that’...

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Hello mums

Anyone with experience leaving their children with grandparents to raise them whilst they work I am planning to leave my daughter with my mother as soon as she hits 1year so I can come it’s going to be in overseas How does it feel living away from your little ones anyone who has had such experience please tell me ...

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2nd FET Process

Going in for a consult next week to discuss another transfer this fall. Our son is 15 months so hoping they can be a little more than 2 years apart. Anyone who has done similarly what was the biggest difference between the first time around and the 2nd for your transfer process? I feel like it was all so rushed last...

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Gold Blitz Trade

Another Gold Blitz has been announced for tomorrow (2nd May) if anyone would like to do a straight swap?

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Second Egg Retrieval Prep

Gearing up to begin the process for my second egg retrieval. What can I do this time around to hopefully get better results? 🤞

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Can i get csa?

So my babydad isnt on his sons birth certificate because the pub was more important than the registery office. Can i take him to csa? Have no issue doing a Dna aswell if needed

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First FET Cycle

Is anyone starting a FET cycle this week? I’m going for my initial visit tomorrow, and would love to have others to chat with who are going through it too! 💕

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Can someone help explain the difference or if these are the same thing (basically)

Lives with order Contact order Child arrangement order. Was looking them up and they all seem very similar I was told with a lives with order you can take children aboard for upto 28days with out permission.. But then I was reading on child arrangement it says it decides where child's main residence is .. would t...

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FET tomorrow 😬

Hi! I’m booked in for a FET tomorrow. I’m starting to feel nervous now and wondering if anyone has any advice e.g. best thing to eat, anything to avoid before and after etc. TIA ☺️ x

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HSG examination

Hey ladies I have my HSG examination next week and was wondering if I could have some info if you’ve had it. Any tips or heads up!! Also can I return to work or would you recommend booking the rest of the day off? Thank you

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Do I have baby no 2?? Decision is so hard.

So financially we can afford baby no2 My biggest fear is my nearly 2 year old feeling left out? He’s my absolute world and we have the most amazing bond will another baby change this? I would love for my boy to grow up with a sibling and not be alone but I’m so scared about his feelings xx

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Nikah online

Salaams, I was wondering if anyone knew how to go about having nikah done over the phone or online, my husband and I divorced about two years ago, but we’ve reconciled, sorted our issues and now need to remarry, as we have kids and will be spending time together a lot in the near future as I’ll be travelling to see ...

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Waiting

and the wait is on💕 how long did it take for you guys to get you’re results after the lab received them ?

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No control

Nobody is tryna control their kids. I don't feel but life is way far more important than just having sex shit its so much going on in this world & at a teenage level they need to focus more on their studies instead of having something stuck up their vaginas 💯🤷🏾‍♀️

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My bio mom

So i was adopted within my fam by my dads mom when i was 8 due to my parents using drugs. I stopped contacting my bio mom around that time and haven't really thought about her till recently. Shes tried contacting me since i turned 18 (im 19 now). Im 10 weeks pregnant and i cant stopped thinking about the fact that s...

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I’m a moody b**ch 3dpt

I’ve never felt as miserable and irritable and tearful as I do today!! 3 days post transfer and it’s my 7th transfer so I think I know what to expect, but I’ve never had mood swings like this before! Anyone with me?? Any tips? Before I lose my mind! 🤯

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