Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy

Girlies' when did you start applying creams and oils on your scar? Im nearly 2 weeks post op

I keep seeing posts asking for sugar free ‘baby’ birthday cakes for 1st birthdays. Is this a thing we’re supposed to do?! I know we should limit sugar but it’s their birthday, surely just a normal cake is okay with the small amount they’ll actually have? I’m now second guessing the cake I’ve spent hours putting thou...

Hi all, we’re weeks into the sleep regression and it’s really getting to me. Last night I had a really terrible night after a couple nights that saw a little improvement (still bad compared to what it used to be). I just can’t see an end in sight, my husband has been off work for a little bit for the school holidays...

Clear blue is showing 2/3 weeks and Flo is saying 5weeks 4days we been trying for awhile so super happy hope you all get your big fat positives too ❤️

Hi so I’m 29 weeks tomorrow and keeping gender a surprise this pregnancy. My partner wants to book in for a 4D scan tomorrow but I’m afraid that I’ll know gender by seeing the face🤣has anyone else had a 4D scan done and still managed to keep the gender a suprise? I feel like my last 4D scan in my last pregnancy you…

Hey, need some advice on what post natal must haves to start packing! Does anyone recommend any pants that are suitable for c section? Do I also need a c section support band? Or any special creams you recommend to help with scarring? 🙂

I know I started around 33 weeks with my first but I don’t have the urge to pack anytime soon. I think I’m still I denial.

Has anyone got any ideas what we can do in this scenario? I'm due to be induced on Sunday, and I know it can take anywhere from 1 to 5 days. I'm already upset that I have to be induced and don't want to labour and birth alone. Me and my partner did a test during the night where I rang him when I went to the toilet j...

CD 56 and currently weaning from bf. Is this close to being positive?

What songs did you have on your playlist for an elective c section? Didn’t realise how much pressure i’d feel picking the right songs 😂

One of our twins is Alfred (Alfie) and we need to decide on a name for the other twin. My partner is set on Arthur, which I love but I’m worried it’s too matchy for identical twins - what do you think? Other names we are considering are Leonard or Hugo. Any preferences or other name suggestions? Also does Hugo have ...

Morning sickness is brewing. I keep needing to eat or I feel so funny and dizzy. I had bad morning sickness last time and I’m honestly dreading it 🫣

Hi, I’m 5dpo today and I caved and tested and this has came up, is this an indent or positive? Thought 5dpo was too early

I didn’t know at 4 weeks before due date ultrasound over 😩 just OBYN visit only

Anyone else got this ? My back pain is so sore in certain positions it's really low down almost my bum and back and when I sneeze it's a sharp excruciating pain and ofc i can't stop sneezing right now 🙈. When I'm lying down it's too painful to roll over unless I lift my bum off the surface and support it

Tonight in Iowa we were expecting storms. There was a bit of a tornado chance (5% probability) but it wasn’t supposed to get bad. However things escalated to a point I never expected. There was a tornado warning in Malvern, heading straight toward my town (Red Oak) so I got the kids ready, woke my husband up since...

My girls birthday was March 20th. During the same time my husband was switching jobs so we couldn’t afford have her first birthday party. Is it too late to do it? Does it matter? I feel guilty that it’s so late.

Will I see anything on a scan at 5+1? I really really need to have a scan for my own sanity but will I even see a yolk sac at that stage?

What boys names fall into this category for u?

Hi girls, my 2 kids birthdays are within 3 weeks, I have an 8 month old as well as my 3 year old , I was thinking of an event for my soon to be 4 year old, could I merge the 2 birthdays together? 2 diff cakes etc? Money is a bit tight as I’m on SMP so I don’t think I’ll manage a party each!