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I've really had enough now, already. 🙈

I'm 37+2 baby isn't due till 3rd dec. But have my section date off 22nd so he will be a November baby 👏🩵. And I feel bad for feeling like this but I've just had enough. I seem to just have had one health issue after another and another, even the way my body/bump looks is getting me down. And it's horrible because…

C
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Glucose tolerance test

For anyone who has to have this don't worry it's just a high concentrated version of a Capri sun drink 😋

M
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How many weeks am I?

Last Friday, my digital said 1-2 weeks however today's says 3+. The first day of last period was on the 13th October. My femo app says 4w+5days today? Does this sound right? Thanks loves xx

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How many weeks after your baby dropped did you give birth?

I am currently 36 weeks and baby dropped about 3 weeks ago, I heard ftms can have baby drop a few weeks before labor but I'm wondering how long it normally is.

H
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Intercouse

Feeling like I can’t comply with the six week rule anymore, I’m 4 1/2 weeks PP. did anyone else wait?

Incognito
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Advice

I just got out on bed rest due to my blood pressure. I am 32 weeks pregnant and I feel so helpless. My fiance and his family do so much for me but I feel awful bc I can’t even move or my bp shoots up. I go from my parents couch to my house and into bed I’ve been crying since I got home about an hour ago and idk what...

Incognito
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Test results

I had my test a week ago today. I’ve not got a call from my midwife. I’ve managed to find ny results on the nhs app I don’t understand which one is my results I feel like it’s the 4.2 one

Incognito
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High risk !

I’m currently pregnant with my 3rd baby I lost my daughter in July this year due to her being born at 23 weeks, will I be classed as high risk for this pregnancy.

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Gestational diabetes

I had my glucose test last week on the 6th. When am I likely to find out my results? Will they call?

k
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Any guesses?

Waiting for the test results has made me a bit impatient. Does anyone have guess? 💙🩷

S
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First time pregnancy

Hi all, This is my first time pregnancy, im 8 weeks and 6 days. I had a private scan last week everything is healthy. I’m panicking at the moment as I’m not sure what to do with dieting and foods. I have just been eating as I normally do. Is it normal to do this till you have your first midwife appointment? H...

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36 week scan showing excess fluids

I just went to my 36 week growth scan and it showed I had excess fluids and baby was measuring at 99th percentile and already 7Lb 14. Having to go back tomorrow to get a diabetes testing kit to monitor me for the next 7 days. In all my midwife appointments I’ve measured bang on what my gestation age is so I’m so con...

Incognito
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Any nurses on here able to offer some reassurance to get me through tonight?

Alittle back story: my baby was born at 33 weeks and spent a month in Nicu. Besides being small she had no other concerns once she’d arrived. She was discharged with a plan to start her on an iron supplement around 4 months old. But this didn’t say why or for how long. My gp recently requested we check her bloods t...

Incognito
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Boy or girl guesses? 🩷💙🩷💙

Anyone got any predictions? This theory confuses me a little 🙈🙈

C
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HG Struggles

Hi! Me again! I’ve posted before about how awful and guilty I’ve felt this entire pregnancy. Well it has not gotten better. I’m still struggling and I just weighted in this morning and I’ve lost another 5 pounds despite my efforts. That’s a total of 25 lbs! 😩 I’ve tried meds, protein shakes, everything suggested…

C
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Anyone else?

Anyone else just uncomfortable now. I am 34 wks 3 days and I am so uncomfortable. My belly feels tight and just ready for her to be here now 😂

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Baby’s heart rate

Hi all Looking for a bit of reassurance if you can give any! Baby’s heart rate has been around 140 at most of my appointments - had another midwife appointment today and it was only 126. I know that’s still in the normal range but the drop has got me worried! Midwife said it was fine but I don’t know if that’s just...

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Sleeping on stomach

When did you stop sleeping on your stomach? About to hit the 2nd trimester & wanted some guidance.

K
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The last of the tests 🥹🙏🏼🫶🏼

Used the last of my tests, and I’ve reached 3+ at 5 weeks 2 days. So unbelievably grateful 🤍

Incognito
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What week do you tell your work

You are pregnant ?

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