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Born March 7th

Started getting bloody show on the 6th around 4pm with 10-15 min contractions. Woke up at 2am and started timing my contractions, they were about 6 minutes apart. By 5am they were 4 minutes, went to the hospital and got checked. Admitted me at 6cm. Gave birth at 3:41pm to our lucky 7's baby 7lb7oz on the 7th day of ...

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WHEN DID YOU START BABY SHOPPING?

I started at 12 weeks💙

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Is anyone deferring their child’s entry to Reception until September 2026?

We’re debating this for our eldest (born July 2021) as she has developmental delays and her nursery has said it may prove beneficial for her. Wondered if anyone else is in the same boat?

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Had my baby boy today 💙

38 weeks and 3 days, weighing at 7 pounds and 6 ounces. Due date was March 20th

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What height is your wee one?

My little boy has just turned 19 months (on the 7th) and is 80.5cm. Doesn't seem to have grown much since we last measured him at 17 months although not sure if their growth starts to slow down around now? 🤷

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Would you allow your child to go to an aggressive kids birthday party?

My child who is 6 has been invited to a birthday party. This child is super aggressive. He throws chairs & tables at the teachers & at other students, hits & kicks & swears. He’s so aggressive, that the whole class have to evacuate the classroom when he has an outburst, this happens weekly. I’m sure the child probab...

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1st birthday party bags?

My little boy has his 1st birthday party a week today and I have bought some little thank you boxes/bags for the guests, I just don’t know what to put in it other than a piece of cake and sugar biscuit I’ve had made 😂 can I have some ideas please?

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classmates birthday present

my sons been invited to a birthday party of one of his class mates however i don’t know the kid or the parents. The invite was dinosaur themed so i’m thinking that he likes dinosaurs. If he does i’m assuming he has ALOT of dinosaurs toys already (my sons obsessed with dinosaurs and we have them coming out of our ear...

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OTT?

I'm going to the evening of my friend's wedding next month. First time I've been able to dress up in years! I've got my eyes on this dress, but is it too formal for just the evening? (Photos in comments)

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Olivia

Born at 38+5 weeks spontaneous natural labour 🥹🥰 Good luck mamas your turn is around the corner!

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Birthday party ideas (need ideas)

Hey mamas! My babygirls first birthday is coming up in April and her dad and I want to start getting a plan together asap so we can get invitations out asap. But we still haven’t been able to pick a place/venue for it. She’s o my turning one so it needs to be baby friendly place and we don’t want to spend a lot of m...

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How big is our March Babies as they approach their 1 year birthday?

My baby girl, Willow, will be a year old Tuesday the 11th. Tomorrow, the 9th is her birthday party at park. She recently weight 16.6lbs, wears 3-6 month clothing, size 2 diapers, feet are too big for size 1 and a bit small for size 2 shoes. She’s got 6 TEETH already. She’s is walking, practically running, and she is...

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Birthday

It’s my birthday today and one of my best friends hasn’t messaged to wish me a happy birthday. Would you be annoyed over this? Although we are the same age, we are at different stages in life (I’ve settled down with a baby etc).

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She’s here!!

My baby girl Aurora is here! 05/03/25 - 7lbs 2oz Due date 18th March, she came at 38+1 after being induced due to gestational diabetes & poly. Foley balloon induction then oxytocin, successful VBAC but needed forceps as she was back to back. Family is now complete 🩷🌈💫🥹

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My boys are getting so big ❤️

Logan is 3 and Liam is 1 it’s been a hard journey 2 under 2 but I’m trying my best 🥰

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Tall baby!!

My daughter (16 months) is literally wearing 3T. Anyone else have a tall baby?? Comment your baby's sizes i'd love to know!

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He’s here!

Born at 1:30am Monday morning, weighing 6.8 lbs and measuring 19 inches long— our son Cash made his debut on 3/3. Original due date 3/12. Labor was fast—my water broke at 9:00 PM, and four hours we were holding him in our arms. I labored at home the first hour and arrived at the hospital 5 centimeters dilated, I we...

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My baby came on his due date

Oooomgggg :)

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Birthday ideas

My son is 1 in may, and we’re trying to think of somewhere to take him for the day! Anyone got experience with taking a 1 year old to the zoo and is it worth it?? Any ideas of what we could do?

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Can young child attend classmates party when a little poorly?

Child has bit of a cough and beginning of a cold but is fine in themselves just dunno how the party child or parents would feel if we still went

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