Community Posts, Tips & Support on Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

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Baby n. 2

And here again, a question about having a second child or not. We have no village and both my husband and I work full time in very stressful environments. I am scared to death as I found both pregnancy and breastfeeding / newborn phase the most difficult times in my life. Returning to work was also a nightmare, I ...

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Adopting after giving birth to a baby (UK)

Hi. My husband and I have a 20 month old and have decided not to have more children of our own. That said, we absolutely love the idea of adding another child to the family through adoption. We know the process can take a long time, but any advice on when to start the process? We were hoping if we would start soon, ...

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Sex before FET?

Hi, I’ve been told so many different things (by different nurses and consultants) about sex before an FET. Mine is scheduled in two weeks. Just wondering what advice other people have been given? Thanks! X

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Stress after FET

I know you are supposed to stay calm around the FET but I can’t stop fighting with my partner and I feel my blood pressure rising! Then I get extra stressed because I know I should be calm. Does anyone have advice? Did people have success after having intense stress around transfer?

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One and Done

Anybody else kind of feeling like they’re “one and done?” Obviously I have to start by saying “never say never” but ultimately I just think I’m leaning towards just sticking to my daughter being an only.. I don’t know what it is, I just think I’d be a better mum to one child, I think of the holidays we’d be able...

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First time mom and my mother is being controlling

My son was born in April and my mother is controlling how I raise my son and I don't know how to tell her I really don't need her help unless I ask for it what should I do?

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Time alone with birth dad

Right mummies, help a girl out my daughter is 2 months old. Now her dad is demanding to have her alone. I don’t feel comfortable in doing so. What is everyone’s views and opinions. With my other two children they were never away from me as babies.

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Has anyone started collecting colostrum?

If so how much are you getting? I’ve tried in the last week and got 4 full syringes so far. I just don’t know how much people get in total, do I keep going or is that enough?

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Progesterone lubion/cyclogest

How much progesterone support have you taken for your transfers please? Have you taken both lubion and cyclogest?

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Staying with grandparents

Has anyone ever left their LO with grandparents for 3 nights? I’ve never left my LG that long but will be in 2 weeks time Feeling anxious 😫

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FET dos and don’ts

Hi ladies started the FET process. Can you give me all your tips? Food? Exercise? Before and after transfer Anything I should be aware of through the process? Thanks x

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Colostrum harvesting

FTM here and started to attempt hand expressing last night and this morning. Nothing is coming out yet. How long does it usually take for it to start working? I am so worried I'm not going to have anything 😞

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For all the mamas out there with 'no village'

Please share your tips on how you carry on ! My son just turned 3. 3 years ++ of keeping it up just for my son to live well and in a safe environment (went through domestic violence, moved out 4 times, financial struggles, no family, friends too far .... Etc etc.... now that I finally settling in our house I feel ...

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Should I trust my child’s father to be on the birth certificate?

My baby dad wants to be on the birth certificate but I told him no and I wasn’t putting his name on there. I’m just scared to do it I don’t know why. But my friends are telling me I’m wrong and I should add him so he can be 100% involved in his child’s life. Even though I told him he can be there for the child all h...

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I would really appreciate some hope

I would really appreciate if somebody with experience could give me some hope. My LG prefers her Dad over me and it is really upsetting. Today at her first day of nursery we both went to collect her and she gave me a completely blank look but when her Dad entered she gave him a smile and wanted him to hold her. I w...

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One and done?

So for as long as I can remember I’ve only ever wanted one child, to the point that I got my implant refitted a couple of weeks after giving birth and I’ve sold/given away all the baby stuff we had. My LO is nearly 2 1/2 but lately I’ve been feeling really selfish for not giving her a sibling. Both my other half an...

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Kit days!

Has anyone done any kit days with work yet? If so was it a full working day or just meetings/training?

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Some mums are mean

I do love this app but sometimes some mums can be quite mean. I got mum shamed when I said that I don’t always make my baby purées and have some shop bought ones. I don’t always have the time to make them or enough space to store them too. I felt like such a bad mum because of it. I would never judge a mum for ho...

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5th transfer today

Hi all Can you please send me over a little thought/ prayer for my 5th transfer today I’m praying this is the one x

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Hi guys I have a 2 year old and I’ve been taking him more to the park recently but I noticed he’s being mean to African American babies.

Im definitely not racist i have never expressed myself against anyone in a certain manner because of their skin color certainly not his dad either his best friend is African American he just barely comes around because he’s a busy businessman. I would just like to know if anyone has experienced this? I’m thinking it...

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