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Nesting instinct?

Hi everyone, a bit random but just wondering if people have had their nesting instinct kick in? I’m 37 weeks and don’t feel like I have it… that’s not to say our house is a tip or anything 😂 but I don’t feel an ‘urge’ to clean and tidy but do it because I have to. The only thing I’m obsessed with at the moment…

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Very low down period cramps

Been having these today.. they’re coming and going anyone else has this. Am 32+6

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Pain

Does anyone get a pain feeling up there sides when lying down or even sitting like really uncomfortable feeling just wondering if there is anything that will help this as at night when trying sleep?

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Any advice

36 weeks and baby keeps flipping between breech and head down. Any ideas on how to keep them head down 😂 otherwise we’re booked in for an ECV.

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Body changes

Has anyone else noticed after giving birth that there vagina feels a little heavier 🙈 can’t tell if I have a UTI or Thrush but I know I feel different. I don’t have any pain while going to the toilet I just have a heavy feeling kind of like I haven’t emptied my bladder fully. I’ve never had a UTI or anything before…

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Pelvic Girdle Pain😩

Does anyone have any tips or anything that can help with pelvic girdle pain? I’m 30+2 and have chronic pain conditions all over my body anyway but this , this is getting unbearable started around 28 weeks and over the last few days I can barely stand up or sit down or turn over in bed without it taking about 10 atte...

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Colostrum

Does anyone else not like collecting colostrum? I’ve only been doing it 3 days so far but I hate it already and it pisses me off when I can’t get as much as I did the first time. I just don’t like the feeling and now I’m worried im not gonna like breastfeeding😥 anyone else feel like this? X

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Movements at 21 weeks

I have been having movements since 16/17 weeks. I’m now 21 weeks and feel like I’ve barely felt baby move today after having some strong movements the last few days. Is this normal? Should I be worried?

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in the crib

my almost 5 month old always twists himself to where he is sideways and puts his feet in between the bars. no matter how I place him. anyone else’s do this? how to stop it before he gets stuck one day?

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Does anyone else struggle to stop when they have a treat or a snack?

If I open a bag I something or a big bar of chocolate lately it’s like I have to finish it. I can get some and put it back but then it’s like I can’t help myself going back to the cupboard for more. I generally eat healthy otherwise and am normal weight. Does everyone do this? I feel like I never used to but it’s li...

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Can baby movements hurt…. Or am I being dramatic

He has never hurt before and i have always found his movements/kicks comforting, but tonight I don’t know what he is doing in my belly but it’s hurting! I’m nearly 32 weeks, is this normal or am I being dramatic… lol

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FTM

Are the majority of kicks supposed to feel like spazzams rather than kicks?

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Tea and biscuits addiction 😆

Does anyone else love dunking biccies in tea?! I swear my baby will come out looking like a rich tea biscuit

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Deli meat

I ate a cold pepperoni and salami sub not even thinking. Now I am so worried. Has anyone had deli meat and everything been fine?

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Working out

Started working out for the first time since surgery yesterday ( 4.5 month pp) after working out I had cramps just like periods cramps and had slight bleeding during the night/this morning. Has anyone experienced this. I didn’t think I was due my period for 1/2 more weeks so have no idea

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Continuous BV during pregnancy

I never had BV before. Even with my first pregnancy, however my second I am now experiencing reoccurring BV. Did this affect anyone’s pregnancy? Google said pre term labor can happen but my OBGYN is not too worried. How can I stop getting it ?

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