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What a week!

Our little boy made an appearance into the world on the 19/04/2024 at 37+1 weighing 6lb13oz and what a week it has been! He’s been sleeping a lot, feeding well and we have had the best first week with him 💙

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When did you guys get pregnant after your c section?

I would love to get pregnant again but is 6 months too soon? Because my husband goes on deployment soon and we would like to get pregnant again before he goes back out at sea.

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Waters have just broken!

37+4 and my waters have just gone, no denying it lol. No contractions yet so got to go into labour ward in 12 hours time unless I start contracting on my own before. Absolutely terrified but so excited🥰

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Baby growth check ! 🩵🩷

Hey mama’s. How are your February baby’s doing. How old are they now. Dropping a photo of my little sweetheart. She’s growing so fast 🩷🥹 She’s 10 weeks on Monday 😢🥹🩷

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Catheter

Sorry if this is a stupid question, I assume you start bleeding straight after a c section? How do you have a catheter aswell as wearing underwear for the bleeding? How long did everyone have the catheter for?

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He's here!

Born 4/27 at 12:10 pm, welcome to the world little Adam. My triple rainbow baby boy born safe and soud🩵

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My bump from 17 weeks

My bump has been the same size since about 17 weeks and now I’m 19 weeks. Is it normal for my bump to not be noticeably bigger?

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Induction hospital bag

I’ve packed for going into labour spontaneously but might be having an induction now. Originally only packed 2 nighties, as knew I’d be in for at least 48 hours. What extras would you pack for an induction birth please? I’ve got kindle, iPad, snacks etc. I’m talking more about clothing!

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Mucus (sorry in advance for the picture)

Hey everyone, my little one just done this poo. She's fine in herself and has had 3 normal poos today. Should I be worried about this? She's 4 months tomorrow

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Clench or kick???

Ok this is probably dumb, but what happens if one of us ends up giving birth before June? Do we get kicked and have to go to the may group? Is it a clench or kick situation? Kinda a joke but also my boy is measuring big so we are anticipating early and I have no clue how early xD

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Blowing nose

My 13m old can blow her own nose.. this is quite early?

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Any guesses on gender from 12 week scan??🩵🩷

Gender scan booked for next week and I’m so excited, would love to know what people are thinking!

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Leaking amniotic fluid?

I’m am 32 wks + 4. For the past hour I’ve been leaking fluid. It seems to be odorless and clear. I keep thinking that I might be peeing my pants a little bit but every time I try to empty my bladder not much comes out. I just continue to leak a little bit at a time. Is this something that is normal? Could it be amni...

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Tightenings

Good morning ladies🤍 I’ve been woke up twice this morning to just uncomfortable lower back pains with some on and off stomach cramps They feel more achy than painful, was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?? Could this be the very beginning? 38+3❤️

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12 week scan nub theory.

I had my 12 week scan yesterday any guesses?

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Genetic tests to confirm identical?

Just found out I'm expecting twins. The babies have separate placentas and sacs, but the docs only saw one egg implantation (corpus luteum) so they're pretty sure the twins are identical but split early. Should I expect to have access to genetic testing to confirm identical vs fraternal when they're born? Is that ...

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