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My husband is taking a muscle relaxant for his sciatica pain (methocarbamol) and he ejaculated in me while 15 weeks pregnant. Will baby be okay??

Can meds be transferred through semen?

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My boyfriend quit his job and now I want to break up

He pursued me heavilyyyyyy! I have 1 son (5) and he has 2 girls (7 &3) with 2 different baby mothers. Now when we met his daughter had just turned 1 and I was iffy because that seems messy but his daughter’s mom is cool and that wasn’t an issue. His oldest mom is annoying and makes things complicated but that’s besi...

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Ideas for a new SAHM…

So my maternity leave is ‘officially’ over in March, however I’ve told them I won’t be returning. I’ll be a SAHM for the foreseeable (atleast until my baby is around 2-3 and I feel comfortable sending her to nursery). During maternity leave we’ve been very ‘go with the flow’ and not done loads during the week but a...

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App for baby groups

Hi I am trying to find out about all the different baby groups in my area but am finding it a bit of a minefield having to go on lots of different websites and then email to contact groups individually to find out if they are still running, does anyone use an app which has everything all in one place? I have tried h...

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Indian restaurant

Hi lovelies, I’m going for an Indian tonight and want a recommendation for something different! I want something creamy, medium spice, I like almondy, coconutty, peanuty, oniony, garlicky, sour and bold flavours. I usually go for a chicken Methi, Malai or pathia cooked medium. Anyone got a similar flavour palett...

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New born vitamins

Hi everyone my boy is 7weeks old and I’m using pregnancare-breastfeeding he’s breastfed do I need additional vitamins for him as i don’t give any just the ones from breast milk. Thank u xx

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Am I overthinking this?

Sorry to ask ladies, but need a soundboard for this. I found my partner has been texting one of his ex colleagues this morning. I’ve never heard her name before and they are frequently talking. The messages are generally harmless but almost always initiated by him. Wishing her a merry Xmas, happy new year, messages ...

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question for the girls who had a baby whilst living at home with your parents! 👩🏻‍🍼🩷

me n my partner live with my mum & i’m expecting my baby in july! i want to stay here because it’s cheaper & also, we have a big spare room for baby. however, i am worried that i won’t be as independent & i’ll subconsciously let my mum do everything because i’ll be tired😢 has anyone experienced this or did you…

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Advice please x

Has anyone had a similar experience & a success story? Clear progression 2/3 photos but the strip is lighter. Other 2 pics in comments. All 3 every day has been the same urine.

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Benefits for SAHM - advice please!

Can any stay at home mums share what their entitlements are or does it all depend on your partners income? I want to quit my job but don’t know if I’d get any financial help

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maternity notes

i really would like to access my notes does anyone know how i can go about this?

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Working from home with my 2 month old💻👶🏽

Send help !! 😫

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Calling all hiking mums!

Anyone local to North Wales UK, wanna go for a hike with our little ones? I’m tired of doing it alone and would be awesome to have company💖

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Genuine question

What is a 420 mom? I genuinely don't know.

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Gardening 🍃💨and productivity

Do any of you lovely 420 moms feel more productive after a good little sesh😂? I feel like I tackle So much while being high!! Whats your Go to strain? Lmk✨

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wait why hasn’t someone made a group dedicated to politics? the number of political posts i’ve seen is wackadoo

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