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I’m so confused

So yesterday I had an ultrasound to check on my cyst well when I spoke with the doctor he told me that it looks like I may be in early pregnancy because there is a fluid sac in my uterus and the lining of my uterus is not thick. I’m currently 5 days late for my period. I got bloodwork drawn and my hcg levels was >2....

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Too much movement?

I’m 29w6d and this baby is trying to break out of my stomach. At my last midwife apt, my midwife said reduced AND increased movements are an indication of distress and should be checked. As a first time mum, how am I supposed to know what too much movement is? Baby moves throughout the day and night with strong move...

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Hey mamas

Hey ladies I’m 24+5 and my little guy is always moving around and kicking is it normal for him to be moving around this much this early?

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Is your 16 month old walking?

Mine isnt yet 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Anxiety

Thoughts on anxiety medication? I have been getting really emotional randomly and have been having heart palpitations and chest pain, doctors say it’s anxiety and have gave me anxiety but im too worried to try it x

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Food

Anyone just wanting junk food and chocolate? I’m not a huge chocolate lover ….but now I am. I feel sorry for the baby as I can’t stop myself ….anything healthy just makes me want to vomit 🤮

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Pink spotting

Spotting / light bleed of pink blood just now. Is that normal at 5 weeks since last period? Could it be implantation? I’ve been so chill until this which has slightly unnerved me

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Pain

I had my flu jab yesterday since I’ve been in awful pain down the right side of my lower breast upper stomach/ ribs I went to the mat unit last night and they said it’s nothing to worry about but today I have literally not been able to keep any food or fluids down has anyone experience this? I’m currently 34 weeks p...

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Braxton hicks, labour, something else?

Hello, I've been having cramps type pain at the top of my bump on and off for the past 3 hours. Pretty irregular, but I would say quite painful. Any experiences, thoughts? 38+6

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MISSING MY BUMP😢

Hey mamas I’m currently 2months pp and I miss my bump so much!! Do any mamas feel the same? 😩🫶

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Braxton Hicks

Just had my first proper Braxton Hicks contraction! I thought I had felt one a couple weeks ago but NOPE! THIS one was the real deal and wow did that hit me!! I had to brace myself with both arms and legs and may have cussed a little 😅

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Arm movements

Anyone else’s LO slam their arms like this? He’s started this week and woke us up at 5am doing it slamming his hand on the mattress also haha My LO only really does it with his right arm though Wondering if it’s something to worry about or that he’s just found his right arm and will find his left soon haha

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Middle back pain

Has anyone suffered with middle back pain since birth? I had it on and off during pregnancy too but it’s just more painful in postpartum!

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30+3 bump

30+3 at this is my bump at the moment! Baby boy is measuring on the 97th centile😅 still don’t think I look ‘huge’ but my god is my bump heavy! Let’s see your bumps🥰

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Discomfort lower abdomen

Hey everyone! I’m 19 weeks today and I’m having some annoying pains on the left side of my lower abdomen whenever I’m trying to put socks/shoes on, or if I need to pick up something from the floor ect.. basically feels like air stuck in my body but it isn’t 😂 I’m guessing it’s normal as baby is growing? Just in…

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Morning sickness

How and when did everyone’s morning sickness go? Was it overnight? Or over a period of time? 12 weeks atm and struggling with the constant sick feeling!

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Cramps 33 weeks

Can anyone help? Has anyone had any cramping pains like period pains? It’s not consistent just randomly comes on!

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Bad cramps - 33 weeks

Has anyone had bad cramping like a period pain low down I’m 33 weeks pregnant ?

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Brown spots and alittle bit blood.

Question for you ladies. Has anyone had any spoting with brown period blood. I'm having cramps but periods comes next week. Also my I'm on different b.c. Please help with answers thank you.

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Anyone else sofa-bound and trying to stay positive?

A combination of severe PGP, sciatica (a new addition) and now lightning crotch since baby has turned head down means that I can’t walk for more than a minute or two without being in severe pain and needing to sit down. I also need my husband to help me with absolutely everything which I feel guilty about. I’m real...

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