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Always thirsty

Is it just me no matter how much water i drink im still always thirsty i have drank a soda in days i have been drinking only water an i still feel dry

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Anyone else feeling irritable ?

I’m 35+4 and have had a full on meltdown this evening. I’m irritable not knowing what I want or need when hubby asks just generally feeling out of sorts, uncomfortable and not myself . Crying uncontrollably (I’ve only just stopped!) heartburn itchy skin. Baby girl is also doing acrobatics right now 😖

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Belly drop

Hi Mammas... I feel my belly is lower than usual ... Do you think it has dropped ?

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concerned

I am currently 37 weeks pregnant with my second and i am in so much pain. For the past week my stomach has been tightening but it’s so painful at times i can’t move or talk. My back keeps getting stiff and i can’t move when it does this. Just wondering if all this pain is due to having a c section just over a year a...

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Nausea

Just after some advice, I am 8w4d and have been given both cyclizine and ondansetron for my vomiting, after ending up in hospital for fluids. They help with the vomiting, I’m just wondering if anyone has any tips to help with the nausea? It isn’t going anywhere and it’s getting me down😩

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Brown spotting

Hi everyone. I’m 6w1d with my second embryo transfer. Yesterday, I started bleeding/spotting pinkish red after a bm. It slowed down then turned brown. I’m still spotting brown when I use the bathroom today. My first ultrasound is Monday and I’m on bed rest until then. Has anyone had something similar happen? I’ve ha...

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Could I be pregnant?

So Saturday the 15th I had red kinda brown spotting with a little bit of cramping that happened for about 4 days my period was due to come the 19th I’ve taken a few test they were negative I am now “16dpo” and haven’t no period I am extremely nausea I’m tired my boobs hurt I feel like I’m pregnant but i don’t know i...

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Normal period after egg collection

Hi girls, I have had egg collection on the 12/02 and had a withdrawal bleeding on the 17/02. I had mild to moderates OHSS symptoms but luckily I’m back to normal now, just a slightly bloated belly but everythin back to normal . When did you have your normal period after the withdrawal bleed? Does it usually comes ...

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Opinions

So I’ve been throwing up for awhile now so I know I’m dehydrated and need fluids but not trying to be a burden do you guys think I should go to the hospital

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11 DPO period pains

Has anyone experienced this and still been pregnant? I feel absolutely gutted 😣 trying not to let it get to me since period isn’t due for 3 days

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Hip pain when sleeping on sides!!!

How is anyone sleeping if their hips Are killing them as much as mine are when side sleeping????? 🙃 i literally am in so much pain every single night x

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Realistic nightmares anyone else? I feel like my hormones are prepping for labor my last two weeks i been having night sweats and multiple nightmares anyone else?

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Pain?

I’m am 32 weeks and I’m having pelvis pain? Anyone else having this problem?

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Struggling emotionally

I am 6 weeks pp and just wondering when do you start coming out of autopilot mode? I feel literally brain (and heart) dead, surviving every day like a robot. I want to have my life back at least to some extent. But I have no capacity to think or feel. I stay inside the house for days simply because going out with t...

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What does a UTI feel like?

Hello what does a uti feel like? I think I’m having my first experience on having a uti I’m currently pregnant 🤰 It started yesterday night had a sharp pain when peeing and same today. Please any advice

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Burpees/jumps at 20 weeks pregnant

Hey!! I’ve carried on working out all the way through my pregnancy and recently I feel mean to baby boy to keep jumping during my hiit workouts! So burpees, squat jumps etc! They feel okay to me but should I just take it easier? Also last 2 bootcamp sessions I haven’t done the sprint finishers, one cause my bladder ...

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Pains

Lower back pain and pain in my left side… is this okay?

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Groin pain / kicks in vagina

Since last night & today I’ve been struggling to walk without my inner groin really hurting & my stomach feeling tight when walking - Also keep getting kicks which feel really deep in my vagina & feels like a foot could literally pop out. I’m 32w on Tues is this normal or would I be best mentioning this to the midw...

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Early labour and how long did it last for first time mums (38 weeks 2 days )

From Tuesday I have had bad period like cramps, lower back pain, a lot of pressure, on Thursday night I started getting increased tightness in my stomach to the point on Friday morning I went to my maternity hospital, where they confirmed I was having contractions and could be in early labour, they send me home with...

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Nose bleeds

I’m 25+1 and l have started getting nosebleeds and lve researched it and it says it’s normal at this stage. Has anyone else been experiencing this

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