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Glucose testing

Well I failed my 1 hour and had to schedule my 3 hour. Pray for me y'all 🥲

K
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Glucose test

I’ve heard the drink can be pretty nasty for the glucose test . What flavors did you guys get/pick and what was your opinion ?

B
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Constant irritation

I am almost 10 weeks pregnant and I am CONSTANTLY irritated with my husband. For absolutely no reason at all but everything he does just annoys me lol. I feel so bad because he is trying to love on me and help me but i’m not being nice. Anyone else or am I just a B****??

Incognito
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Glucose Test

So how was yalls? I failed mine, it was 174 so now I have to do the 3 hour one

L
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Help please? 🙏🏼

Hi mamas I’m 8 months pp and 8 weeks pregnant. Lately, I’ve been super down and stressed about work uncertainty, almost to the point that I worry if I might be harming my growing LO in my belly. I’m curious if anyone is stressed like me? What do you do to feel better when stressed? Any advice, ideas would be great...

Incognito
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Conception dates

Did you conceive in December or January?

Incognito
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Heel prick test

Has anyone had an ‘inconclusive result’ and had to have it re done?

Incognito
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Boy or girl? I wasn’t going to do this! 🙈

But this nub theory is really playing on my mind! Our baby at 13 weeks was all curled up, so i can’t tell if the nub is saying boy or whether it’s just where they’re curled up! We aren’t finding out but i’m starting to get hooked that it’s a boy when maybe it’s a girl. Any nub experts please let me know 🤣😉

L
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Dilation!

I’m 34 weeks and 2 days. They checked me today. I’m 1 cm dilated, 20% thinned, and she is head down in position. Any one else dilated yet? This feels super early lol

K
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Gallbladder removal during 2nd trimester

Hey mommas! Has anyone had their gallbladder removed during pregnancy? I was told I’ve been diagnosed with acute cholestytitus(inflammation of the gallbladder) and have been rushed to ER 3x in 2 weeks from attacks or contractions. The pain is UNBEARABLE. they want to wait until after delivery to eliminate the small...

B
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Glucola drink effects

How did you feel after drinking the drink? I have emetophobia, haven’t thrown up once my whole pregnancy. Everyone says it’s like a thick flat soda and I do have soda occasionally so I’m hoping it’s not bad. I got my lab slip to get it done on my own time before my next appointment I’m worried I won’t be able to k...

L
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Nub theory!

Girl or boy?? Are these pics too soon? 13 weeks here!

L
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Anyone feeling anxious about birth?

Feeling emotional and want it to go well, its getting closer but I am having baby early due to small growth. Worried about complications 😭

Incognito
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Working

I’ve not got preclampsia or Help as of yet but currently waiting to be discharged from my third stay in hospital due to symptoms and high blood pressure. I’m now on Labetamol 200mg 3 x a day and I’ve got twice weekly apts at ADU for check. My issue is whenever I’m in hospital it comes down and I get sent home with f...

H
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Smp is it paid for 31 days this month or weekly?

Do I've been paid my first month as SMP and only received 735! 😭 I worked it our as more because surely it's 4 weeks and 3 days as its a 31 day month?! Is this not how it's worked out it's so confusing!! Someone please help 🙏🏼

Incognito
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Early induction

During my most recent ob/gyn appointment my doctor did an ultrasound like usual. The appointment before this last one he had noticed some calcifications on my placenta. He told me he wants me to start doing weekly non-stress tests at the local hospital because I'm only 33 weeks along. He said he might induce me earl...

J
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Help!

subchorionic hematoma ….. Help.. has anyone had one before ? I didn’t have it with my first baby. The internet is actually freaking me out right now. If you have any advice that would be great!

K
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Do you stop shaving/shave less when you fall pregnant?

If you don't have permanent hair removal do you still shave, wax, epilate when you're pregnant?

Incognito
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Preterm labor?

Did anyone who experienced preterm labor experience prenatal depression and decreased appetite before labor started? I’ve also been getting extremely light cramps (3rd pregnancy and it doesn’t feel like contractions more like a period. I’m expecting twins.

Incognito
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GD test results

How long did it take for people to get their gestational diabetes test results back?

S
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