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Wanting 2 under 2

I was wondering if any single parent wanted to have 2 under 2, and if so, was it hard?

Incognito
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RAINBOW BABY SUCCESS

Hello Moms! If youre in your mid 30s and up and had a miscarriage... how long did you wait to TTC and how long did it take for miracle rainbow baby? (Was there any medical issues during or anything taken to help boost your chances)

Incognito
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God parents

Can anyone be godparents or do the people you choose how to be christened?

S
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Period 3 days late

I did a pregnancy test yesterday and it was negative (we aren't trying & we use condoms however before he always likes to start without and then later puts one on, he's always finished in the condom) So I don't think I'd need to retest? I had a bad cough and cold recently and have been on the go over Christmas, coul...

Incognito
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Positive???

Evap or positive???? Currently 4 months PP. with 2 under 2 which was planned but a 3rd wasn’t for a while 😅😅😅😅 been having “periods” since my 2nd and only had one a couple of weeks ago. I only tested tonight as I’ve been soooo hungry and fancying weird foods!

Incognito
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Positive pregnancy test and bleeding the next day.

So yesterday I took two pregnancy test both were positive. This morning I started bleeding. Is this normal or is or possible to get two false positive test? Anyone else go through this? PS my period should have started last week.

Incognito
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Parking in parents spaces

Never gave it a second thought before I had a baby but is anyone else noticing just how many people park in parent spaces without a child? I just wouldn’t dream of doing that if I didn’t have my child in the car.

Incognito
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Am I pregnant?!?!

9days post sex and took two ultra early tests one last night and one this morning (I’m 4months pp and no period as BF) Is this a positive or an evaporation line. I think it’s an evaporation line but just wanted to get some second opinions😂

Incognito
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What’s your view of parenting?

Parenting is hard but can be fun and so rewarding. What do you think?

Celia Kibler
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Did I actually have a chemical pregnancy?

So on the 30th November, I had a massive bleed and the nurse confirmed my HCG levels dropped. We have been basically been using protection as we were not planning to conceive this December but weirdly something felt off so I took a pregnancy test. The problem is my tests are coming up 3+ and the dyes are becoming dy...

Incognito
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Birthing balls

Any recommendations on birthing balls? I looked at a few on amazon but the reviews weren't good, i.e. bursting or not being true to size

C
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Positive?

Hi ladies would this be classed as an evap line or positive

Incognito
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Reasons for 2nd child

What are/was your main driver for starting to conceive another child?

Incognito
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Blood work during pregnancy

Any mamas not done any extensive blood work done yet? I have done an HIV test, Syphilis test and urine test and I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and they recommended I get more tests done.. I am curious to find out if it’s too late or if it’s perfectly normal to get blood work done this late in pregnancy

E
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I’m 17dpo and test is lighter today

Had slight nausea, increase in appetite and weeing more at night but no other symptoms, no sore boobs. Not overly tired. But got a bit of one sided cramping. I did the other tests in the afternoon but this mornings one (the bottom test) with FMU. I did however wee 3 times in the night. Will this affect this? Had...

Incognito
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So excited and nervous

3 weeks and 1 day until egg retrieval (if everything goes to plan). Will be a 5 day fresh transfer which falls on my Mam's birthday! I feel like this is a good sign 🤞🏻 it's my first round but I'm staying super positive about it ✨

C
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Lighter test?

I’ve been testing daily, my latest one looks lighter? Is it ok? I’m 5 weeks 3 days

Incognito
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Low progesterone

Struggling to conceive for 18 months, bloods have revealed low progesterone. Waiting for my partners sperm results, is there anything I should be doing or taking to help? We do have a 3yr old, conceived without assistance

Incognito
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Race

Not a racist post I just need clarification. My husband is Mexican and I’m Jamaican. On forms he put Hispanic and then white. For me it’s none Hispanic and black. In this case what would I put for our daughter. I usually put Hispanic and black. But honestly she doesn’t look like she has an ounce of black in her. ...

Incognito
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Positive? Thoughts?

Can up in time frame

S
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