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Baby girl born October 24

I’ve been so caught up with being a ftm and learning my baby girl i forgot to share her photo! Meet Briella🎀 she’s 1 month old ☺️

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What did your early contractions feel like?

I’m 40+4 and I’ve been having what I think are contractions about 30 minutes apart all day. Most of them just feel like intense period cramps, especially in my lower back. I’m not feeling it as much in my cervix or belly as I thought I should…

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Anatomy scan

How much did everyone’s baby weigh at their anatomy scan?

Incognito
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Hospital bag

I want to be minimalist as much as possible I took robe , bathroom slippers, to go home outfit for me, nursing bra ( some hygiene products for me ) For the baby took different sizes onesie and a blanket Do I need anything else for me or the baby ? besides some snacks

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30 weeks

In his little feet in my ribs 😭😭😭😭, I’m ready to release him … eviction notice!!!!

J
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November babies

Due date November 22nd still no sign

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In labor!!!

Due date was Dec 8th but bbg decided to break my water today! These contractions are on a different level 😭 C-section in about 3 hrs, unless my body progresses!! Ahhh, I'm nervous!!

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Still sick!

OK ladies, I can’t be the only one lol Does anyone else still struggle doing anything? I am 15 weeks and three days and I am still struggling with nausea and acid reflux. This is my third child so I’m not new to this and I am always sick with them, but it sucks soooo bad. I see people on social media and they’re eat...

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Just for fun ramzi theory gender

Boy or girl i’ll post pics in comments. (transvaginal) 8 weeks in ultrasound. i saw someone post about it first i’ve heard about it existing so i wanted to try it. see what y’all think.

Incognito
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TENS machine

Did anyone use a Tens machine with labor contractions and did it help?

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Born 11/10 and just posting now

Primini Rose born on 11/10 at 4:34am weighing 6lbs 10oz and 19in long. Born via emergency C-section, I was blessed to have an all around good experience with the hospital and delivery even if it wasn’t what I had wanted for the birth. She is extremely healthy and thriving! My favorite picture so far! Look how long h...

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Phantom Period?

Wondering if anybody else has dealt with something similar, not looking for medical advice. I am 5 months pp exclusively breast-feeding. I got my first cycle in October. I was expected to start another cycle this last week, but nothing however I am experiencing some cramping and other period symptoms without the pe...

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Hospital bag - pointers

Hey everyone, I’m at 31 weeks and I’m wondering about what exactly I should be putting in the hospital bag. I know it’s a little early but I just wanna be sure and ready before anything happens. I’ve been given a list by my midwife on things to pack this list is a bit old though I was thinking about getting a proper...

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Baby rolling

Hi! First time mam here so please no judgement. My little boy is 7 months old next week and just shows absolutely no interest in rolling over on his own! He will do it no problem if I help him on his side or when I’m getting him ready and when on his stomach he’s pushing to try to back. He’s also pretty much sitti...

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Twin Names

Trying to figure out boy/girl twin names I think I've decided River Rayne for my girl name Can I get some suggestions for a middle name to go with Kieran or Killian

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Food aversion

I’m so hungry but literally everything sounds disgusting and makes me wanna puke what do I do to make myself eat?

K
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Mucus plug / bloody show?

Hey everyone! I’m currently 40 weeks + 3 days and I’ve defiently started having period like cramping. But my main question is, I’ve had brown discharge …what does this generally mean?

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Birthing ball is giving period like cramps. Good sign?

I'm 38 weeks and been using activitly for the past week and this is the first time it's been causing cramps. Should I stop?

Incognito
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First Christmas

What is everyone getting their babies for Christmas? My daughter will be 8.5 months and I am at a loss of what do to!

K
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Growth scan

Anyone else getting growth scans? What was the baby’s estimated weight at your 30 week scan?

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