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Feel like my eyes are deceving me

Hey everyone! Due my 2nd and I've got to have the gestational diabetes test this time around because my first had shoulder dystocia during the birth. Has anyone had this and if you have were you still able to take your usual medication? I'm on anti sickness medication for my HG and nervous to just stop but understan...

Ladies, I've just been diagnosed with this 😭 any tips on what to eat breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks?! I'm such a foody and already stressing out

I've had a text through about an antenatal appointment at the hospital which will fall around 28/29 weeks but I have no idea what it's for. My midwife didn't mention it last week and I have the 28 week appointment booked for 5 days before this new appointment.. did anyone have this and know what its for?

Hi, At which appointment did you talk with your midwife about birth preferences? I’ve got my 28 week midwife appointment in a couple of weeks and think this convo may come later but wanted to check as in all my appointments I see different midwives and it’s a quick in and out job, so want to make sure I and they do...

I'm on day 2 of testing my blood sugars, and already I'm above target 3 times. My fasting blood sugar levels are above target. Is there anything I can do to prevent this. I tried eating a late snack a few nuts, but it hasn't worked. I really don't want to be put on medication. It's stressing me out and making me fee...

Am just getting the forms for dla to fill out, the nursery is helping me with this how long did it take for people to hear back from them with an answer? Got told it could be months? Xx

Tomorrow I’m retesting my glucose after explaining how I had forgotten about my appointment and carb loaded 🤣 so she’s having me redo my one hour instead of doing a two hour. I’ve been testing at home all day I’ve had no sugar or carbs basically just protein but my levels have been on the lower side since lunch…

Can u see a ver very faint line

If you have gestational diabetes please leave a comment or even message me I’m feeling so frustrated with myself and I would love to talk to someone that has/had it. :)

To my bloody show images down below. My sister said hers did not look that clotted and the triage line has been coming up as ‘user busy’ for two hours!!

I’m only 10DPO but is there a faint second line or am I seeing things? 🫣 x

I got a text a few weeks ago saying the Scottish baby box would be delivered in a few weeks and parcel force would be in touch to arrange. Did anyone else receive this and if so, how long did you wait for parcel force to get in touch. I’m not in a rush for it but don’t want to miss it because I’m at work etc

Every single midwife appointment I have had, my midwife has been at least 15+ minutes late each time, sometimes I'm waiting 25 minutes...I'm so frustrated by this!! Anyone else experienced this?

I’ve recently been diagnosed with GD and put on insulin before every meal & before bed - I’m 24 weeks pregnant. My question is any GD mums out there who were on insulin did your baby come early and did they recommend you have a c section?

Hi, what (if any) exercise are you doing currently? I used to do a couple of gym classes (cycle or yoga) a week and sometimes weights before falling pregnant, but since being pregnant I haven’t done much other than walks on the weekend. I feel I should be staying fit and would love some inspiration or ideas?

12dpo mid day wee and hydrated oops

I have already had my peak and I am 3 days away from AF so what could be causing the darker result ? These are from yesterday and today

Hi all! How far was you gone when you got a midwife?? I filled an online form out 7 days and haven’t heard anything? I’m only 6 weeks 1 day but wasn’t sure when I should get one?

Today I got my booking appointment and I will be 10+4 weeks at the appointment. I read online that the booking appointment should be before 10 weeks? 🤔 Any thoughts? Is it worth phoning the maternity services back or is this normal. Anyone else in the same boat? TIA 😊