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My spouse of 9 years said he wants a divorce. We are 38 weeks with our second baby. Contractions come timely for hours and then just stop. My first was born at 37 weeks. I can’t get into a head space to let this baby be born.

I feel afraid and stressed. How do I come to enough peace inside to let her out, with so much uncertainty? Now I’ve got a new fear of having to be induced. And I’m uncomfortable with the idea of being in such a vulnerable position with him as my support.

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Am I being unreasonable? Advice on what to do please

My MIL lives close and she wants to come over weekly for a few hours to see my daughter and her son and I - which isn’t a problem. It’s just my gut always flips when she’s around, she doesn’t feel authentic to me and her energy is off. Shes always saying the right thing but with mean undertones. It’s so hard to ex...

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husbands stitch

I’m so nervous that I got the husbands stitch without Them telling me, we tried for the first time 11week pp and it hurt so bad he couldn’t even get it in even when we went slowly it was not Pleasurable at all. The only way I could get it in comfortably was on top even then i was still very sensitive and it hurt a b...

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Emotional!!

Anyone else experiencing extremely emotional! 35 weeks and I am crying over the littlest thing! I look at my 2.5 yr old and cry, watch something and cry, the list goes on! 😅🥲

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.... postpartum hair loss.... ayudarme!

So this is the second time ive loss so much hair during wash day. Someone please tell me it gets better....im not doing a big chop because i love my hair....

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Separation anxiety

Is anybody elses 2 year old currently going through a period of separation anxiety?

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Therapist bringing baby?

Hello! I’m a therapist and would love to poll other moms: I’ve been thinking about starting a support group for new moms in which everyone brings their baby, part of the theme would be exploring who we are with the baby, not separate from the baby. I would bring mine to. My question is: how would you feel in such a ...

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10 months pp recovery

Hello mammas, I am 10 months pp but still experiencing some pain if I work or walk more than usual near my incision, anyone experiencing the same or is it normal after the c section. How to get normal again please pour some suggestions

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Postnatal depression!

I’m in the thick of postnatal depression right now and I just want to hear people’s person experiences with it and hopefully hear how and when things got better for people?

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Postpartum

I had my little boy just over two weeks ago, best thing ever. Is it normal to feel really shitty in myself and when I look in the mirror I just feel really unattractive, self conscious, very sensitive and just not like what I see?🫣

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Husband left me two days ago

I have 2 under 2. My daughter is 21 months and my son is 11 weeks. My husband and I have had increased arguments since having my son. My postpartum emotions are largely to blame. My husband has been supportive and he has loved me through our marriage. He has been a good father to our kids. He has issues with being t...

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Hair loss

Can anyone recommend anything for hair loss? I swear if mine keeps falling out the way it is I’ll be bald by March don’t remember it being this bad with my first I have literal bald spots

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Itching

Anyone got excruciating itching and sharp pains/pressure in perianal tears / stitches 2 weeks pp? Feels more uncomfy than it did 1 week pp! Any advice or guidance how long this lasts? Hoping it’s a sign of healing but it’s horrible 😩

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my sister tries to parent my daughter (long vent sorry)

I’m embarrassed to post this as a people pleaser.. and i’ve gotten better than before, but my sister (and honestly a lot of people in my family) talk over me when i’m talking to my daughter, they try to parent her, or just try to answer her questions when she is talking to me. For example she’ll be like “mommy what ...

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After epidural

Anyone else had certain places of numbness after an epidural nearly a week on? Baby will be a week old tomorrow. Round my lower back and tailbone are still numb however my pelvis has started to move again as it’s starting to crunch again. Also any other side effects?

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One minute I’m ok the next I’m not…

I have days when my energy is at zero, and I use those moments to rest. Then, there are days when I get a burst of energy and confidence, and I take full advantage of it—cleaning, organizing, running errands, and even doing something for myself that doesn’t involve sleeping. But then, there are days like today, when...

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Tubal ligation

Hi there! Looking for advices or experiencies about this procedure, my obgyn told me that right after labor would be a great moment to extirpate tubes.. what do you think!?

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How to chill out when others are holding my crying baby?

I have been looking forward to handing my baby off to anyone who wants her now that she has her first round of vaccines. She was held by people other than my partner and I when she was newborn but she was mostly asleep. Somehow she is always grumpy when we have new people around (I don’t think she has colic she defi...

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In your 30's but still have mom issues....🥴

I don't like my mom that much, but she's a big part of my life and she adores my two baby boys. I get so paranoid that the way i truly feel about her might come back around and haunt me when my babies are older and i become their least favorite person...or that i just need to forgive her, i mean i have forgiven her,...

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I’m conflicted….

So I’m a religious/spiritual person. I don’t necessarily tie myself to one religion but I’ve accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and believe in God. I’m currently 36 weeks pregnant and have a 4 year old. my bf claims he believes in God and reads a bible verse and prays everyday, but he doesn’t apply any of...

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