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December mamas pack your bags

I went for my growth scan this morning and guess what i been admitted awaiting C/s . Had made plans to pack today after the appointment and now i had to send my partner and did video call telling him what to pack

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Finished!

Finally finished my little girls bedroom, still a few finishing touches to do but I’m so happy with how it’s turned out. It’s been a labour of love.

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C-section

How long will I be in hospital?

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C section date

Got my c section date today, Xmas eve 😂. Fingers crossed I get out on Xmas day later in afternoon.

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Leaving hospital outfits ❤️

Hey ladies , Do you have this planned? I’m due 24.1. - so in the middle of winter. We live 20 minutes from hospital, but have absolutely no idea what to prepare. Can I have some ideas please ? ❤️❤️❤️

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Girl or a Boy?

Guys I’m 13 weeks and 3 days now!! Had my first scan not long ago.. all this time I thought I was having a boy but now I think it might be a girl🥹 what do you guys think?

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Sorry for the TMI

I’m 19 weeks pregnant and today when I went to the toilet there was blood - after a slight panic I realised it was from my bum. Is there anything I can take to stop this?

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My decision is both VBAC & elective section

So anxious for my appointment today but I know i want to try for Vbac because if I don't then I think I'll regret it but on the other hand I'm terrified of going through the same labor for the same outcome as before. So today I've decided that up until my due date I will try for a VBAC but come 12th December if b...

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C-section bounce back

Anyone not immediately bounce back after a c-section? I see all these posts of people saying they had no issues afterwards and I’m a week post op now and still in so much pain… it’s still hard to walk around, especially initially… getting in and out of bed all night long to care for baby is so hard and painful… I’m ...

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hospital bag

First time mum and i believe i have all of the bits i need for my little one but i was wondering if any mums had any advice as to what to bring for myself? i’m due in January but id like to be prepared as best as i can incase she comes early any advice would be greatly appreciated ❤️

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2 under 2: Go for it or no?

What are the pros & cons? & if you have 2 under 2 did you experience any complications during pregnancy. I am 4 months, 10 days PP. I had unprotected sex as my husband wants another child.

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My first c section

So I was trying to push my daughter out and my blood pressure shot up to 231 one I felt as if I was about pass out I was rushed into the OR I was literally in tears now I'm two weeks post recovery

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Baby girl born 11-10 🥰 5lb 9oz

Original due date was December but this little girl decided to break my water at 36 weeks and I ended up having to be induced the next evening (definitely don’t recommend getting Pitocin if not necessary 😂). She’s already gained over her birth weight and hasn’t let being so early slow her down one bit. Any…

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Midwife’s phone number?

I don’t know if this is a stupid question or not, however who am I supposed to call and when? People say if you’re concerned to “call your midwife” how do I do this? Where can I find my midwife’s number? Is it for just one midwife or the whole team in my area? Honestly not a clue 😂

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Fundal height

So I’ve had my bump measured twice now and this is the graph. My midwife hasn’t said anything about it but surely being outside of the lines is a worry? Should I ask about it? Anyone else’s look like this?

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Movements

I’m 27 + 2 and my movements seem slower and more lazy this week compared to last. Last week there was constant movements all of the time, this week doesn’t seem so obvious and is almost like different feelings to kicking. what is everyone else’s movements? Just worried but it is moving so not sure

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