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I swear if I don't laugh I'll cry

Was diagnosed with GD last week, had my first appointment at the diabetic clinic today only to end up in A+E because I passed out in the waiting room... Blood pressure was extremely low and heart rate was extremely high, this baby will be the death of me at this rate 🤦‍♀️😂😂😂

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What do u know about chemical pregnancy ?

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Is this weird or am I overthinking?

I’m pretty sure I saw a post about someone mentioning this as well - but I can’t seem to find that anymore so making a post of my own! I received this mesaage and find it really odd that my number was requested almost immediately. And when I responded - she disappears? Any thoughts?

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First consultant appointment

I've got my first consultant appointment on Monday, it's been over 8 years since I last had a baby so can't remember what it'll be like. For anyone that's already seen their consultant, what did they do? I'm feeling so anxious about it for no reason 😫

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OBGYN Appointment

So I realized my nurse put my last day of my period in incorrectly. I told her about spotting for three days on September 12 but that my last period was the 5 of September. My current due date is June 22 which doesn’t add up to my last period. I’ve mentioned it when going into the ER before and they said if it’s clo...

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11dpo line?

After trying for 10 cycles, could this be it? 11dpo and no symptoms... I'm shaking

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UC on SMP

Hello ladies, first time Mom here due next month💙I have done a calculator online to see if I am entitled to any help whilst on SMP and they said I can apply. For anyone who has done this, did you apply once baby was born or beforehand? Also, how long did a decision take?

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Can anyone remember the pass phrase for NHSGGC badgers notes?

I had a miscarriage in February so chucked all my paperwork as I just didn’t want anything pregnancy related near me at that point and now regretting it Lo and behold I’m pregnant again and trying to access my records. I know they will probably send me letters with the phrase but I am trying to plan around peak ti...

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Feeling defeated

First time mom and feel like I have not been enjoying pregnancy, it started with my herniating a disc in my back and I feel like I’ve had every symptom under the sun. Yesterday, I just found out I failed my 3 hour glucose test and have to monitor blood sugar levels. I know that it will be worth it in the end but I a...

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Currently in the assessment unit

Hi I’m currently in the assessment unit as my blood pressure is well too high and I’m cramping, I actually called them 8am this morning as I can’t walk as I’m in pain all on my left side and back and they tried to say it was a water infection and to not worry it’s normal. Called my midwife at 1 in agony and she w...

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Some must haves

What are some must have done 2 weeks before baby’s arrival ?

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Line 👀

Can anyone see a line? It caught quite a lot in one spot when it was processing and now I've convinced myself I can see a line!

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How much did it matter to have relationship with Provider who delivered your baby?

So I am almost 31 weeks and just had a pretty negative experience with my OBGYN. I don’t feel relationally safe with her anymore and was thinking that a midwife would be a better fit for me and my birth plan anyways… In order to switch practices I can’t get an appointment until I’m 33 weeks, plus I have to see a do...

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Line eyes?

Was hoping this month would be the month but looks negative to me. Keep trying to convince myself there’s a faint line but don’t want to get my hopes up

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OBGYN charges

So I am venting a little. I’m not super happy with how my OBGYN office has been handling me financially. My third visit the ladies who handle insurance told me I owed over $400 for a vaginal birth starting from THEN till July. When I told them I didn’t have that right then, they kept asking me when will I have it....

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What unit to contact?

Does anyone know a number or what department to contact for some admin questions about moving midwife appointments to a new midwife who I’ve not got direct contact details for yet?

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