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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

D
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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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Am I feeling baby movements?

I’m 18+1 and can’t decide if what I’m feeling is baby or not… It’s almost like tiny little muscle spasms in my tummy or feels like gas. I’ve seen lots of people saying it feels like butterflies or bubbles and I definitely don’t think it feels like that! Has anyone else had similar sensations?

K
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Early scan

Has anyone had an early scan? If so, what was your CRL measurement? Xx

C
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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?

J
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First period pp

Sorry if it’s TMI but just wanted to ask if anyone had a similar experience. I’m 12 weeks pp and I’m having my first proper period since I stopped bleeding after having my son. I know the first period after is heavy and painful but I’ve never had a period this heavy. It was incredibly painful at the start (some cram...

Incognito
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Post natal check…

Hey can anyone help me. I have my 6 week post natal check with my GP soon and just wondering what sort of things they go through with you. Anything that would be worth asking ? And do they examine internally at all…

H
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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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He’s here!

Ziggy arrived a week and a half late on the 15th - 7lb10oz of pure cuteness Over 48 hours in labour after my waters broke, it was a traumatic labour but saved by a beautiful birth ❤️ could not love him more! Good luck to all the November Mumma’s, you’ve got this!!! P.s has anyone purchased the owlet? Thoughts?...

S
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Growth scan

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

Incognito
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Anyone else having a little boy this year?

this will be my first baby I’m so excited can’t wait to meet him

H
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Dating?

Just went for our Early reassurance scan. We’re measuring at 9weeks 1day, but LMP was 8weeks 4days ago- how can that be? I’m trying to work it out and confusing myself!

C
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Struggling

Is anyone else struggling with their mental health? I am finding it hard to get into a flow with every day life when my LO is up several times at night still. I feel so low and don’t have any energy. If anyone has any tips I’d be grateful.

Incognito
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Earthy boy name suggestions

Hey! We are having our first boy and I’m having a really hard time finding a name! I want an earthy and not so common name but maybe also something that’s vintage! I dont know. I need help. I have some ideas but please comment ideas 🩵💙

E
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16 week midwife appointment

Hi everyone, i have my 16 week midwife appointment on tuesday coming up can anyone tell me what to expect please? x

A
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33 weeks pregnant … help me

Tonight the baby is making painful movements low pressure and I’m Peeing every 5 to 10 minutes.. whats happening to me plz help, thanks. I have a small toddler at home so I can’t just go in to hospital I have to arrange child care so plz don’t suggest this as a first point of call x

Incognito
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Names

Just found out I’m pregnant again! Our son is named Enzo Alexander. We have a few girl names but we’re stuck on boy names that go with Enzo. Suggestions?

L
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post partum

is it normal to be still so exhausted after over 2weeks and. wry sure i’ve got PPD

Incognito
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'Nesting'

I woke up this morning at 6.30 and from 6.45am I had this burst of energy and sudden urge to clean everything in sight, even down to skirting boards, washed the doors, kitchen cupboards, pulled everything off the sides, bleached both bathrooms and floors. Literally cleaned my whole house within a few hours. I am now...

Incognito
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