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Nursery doesn’t want me UK town

I can’t shake this feeling about a particular nursery in my area. They don’t reply to emails. It’s been 8 months since I submitted forms but there is no communication from them until I call. They don’t reply to emails. When I call they just say you’ll hear from us soon. There is always something they still have to f...

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It starts with the egg

For those who read this book I am curious which plan did you follow? Basic, intermediate or advanced. I have insulin resistance & I am debating between intermediate or advanced plan. Also, how many of you had a successful pregnancy after following your plans? Have you had a successful pregnancy after a miscarriage?

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Anyone else had this...

I've gone from peak this morning to low this evening 😔 peak was about 10.45am and then the low is from about 2 mins ago. So frustrating...

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9-10dpo do you see it 😩

I'm not sure when implantation would have occurred but you can see the line right ? I've asked 3 people IRL and they said yes but I don't wanna get my hopes up It's a generic Amazon pink dye read within 5 mins mark

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Smear

How long did everyone wait for their smear ? I was due mine when I found out I was pregnant so need it doing but don’t know how long to wait

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Hospital tour

My Obgyn didn’t give me the info that I needed to schedule a tour of my hospital like during second term on the last term now and now there are no more appointments left ! Did any of yall ever go for the tour or did yall just wing on the day of ?

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Are my hands very veiny? I think they are

See pic lol

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Type 1 diabetic mums

I’m kinda freaking out I’m type 1 diabetic, been told by doctors that pregnancy is a lot harder as a diabetic cause of blood glucose problems and potential complications, yet my GP has been absolutely no help with ANYTHING I’m 6 weeks tomorrow, so yes still very early in my pregnancy, but I have so so so many questi...

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Walking

How much/ how long are people walking in their third trimester? I’m struggling @ 30 weeks 😭

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Spa Facilities

Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms can we still use them during pregnancy? I’m 10weeks and could really do with some ways to destress. There’s a lot of mixed reviews out there so wondering if anyone does this regularly?

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How are we registering with midwives?

Havent had a baby for a few years so wondering how we go about this now

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Midwifery/Hospital Complaint

Hey! Does anyone know where to complain about the treatment of my midwife / hospital? It’s a very long winded story but today was the very last straw and I actually left my appointment due to it!

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Gestational diabetes

Anyone who had gestational diabetes with their first child but not with their second ? I was told if I had it with my first I most likely going to have it again.

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6 Months PP

Just found out I’m pregnant again yall.

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Weight gain

Hey guys! I’m 27 weeks, and at my last appointment my doctor said that I have gained 13 pounds during my pregnancy so far and she does not want me gaining any more weight. I kinda feel like she’s setting me up to fail, because I know you gain weight in your third trimester. I walk a mile a day, eat relatively health...

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Overwhelmed, likely gestational diabetes

Today has been rough. I feel like every day I’m fighting a new battle. And today was my three hour glucose test results… not good. So I expect a call from my doctor with the GD diagnosis and I’m just feeling so frustrated and overwhelmed. Feels like no matter what I do, I’m always fighting an uphill battle being ove...

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