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Feeling awful

Anyone else struggling with their second pregnancy? I have a 16 month old feral toddler and I am EXHAUSTED. She still wakes in thw night, I'm still sick daily and have really strong food aversions so my diet is awful. I'm constantly overwhelmed and I feel so guilty for it... please tell me I'm not the only one in t...

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Leg/hip achy pains

I had a seizure and have been told not to lay on my back. But now my right leg/hip/lower back is in constantly pain and is sooo achy to the point it’s uncomfortable all the time. What can I do? Paracetamol isn’t touching it and waiting for physio referral to come back.

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Exhausted

I've been really lucky all preganncy that, except for the first few months, I've not really felt any tiredness or aches etc (I've always had back issues so don't really count that). I'm now 33 weeks and just feeling super tired, pretty grumpy and finding it so awkward to move around/getting frustrated when I try a...

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21 weeks!!!

Is anyone else super exhausted in the second tri? I’ve fallen asleep on the couch every night at 7:30

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Bleeding

4 weeks PP and who is still bleeding. No breastfeeding and my bleeding is more of a wipe and it’s noticeable. Who is still bleeding?

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Possible HG… will drs help?

I’m only 5 1/2 weeks along but I have awful sickness. I feel nausea 24/7 I can’t lay down at night so have to sit up and cat nap between the nausea or vomiting. I can’t get out of bed in the day and I’m being sick countless times. I can’t cope with this without help and the thought of this only getting worse terrifi...

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Bleeding

I’ve had some light red bleeding this morning when I wiped and in toilet could I be misscarrying?

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Insomnia

Is anyone else struggling with insomnia? I haven't had a full night's sleep since getting my positive test. I think it's a mixture of anxiety about the baby and then anxiety about not sleeping. Is anyone else struggling?

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Early signs of pregnancy

What would you say were the very first early signs/symptoms of pregnancy? Like few days before missed period x

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Pelvic Girdle Pain?

I believe that’s the correct term my crotch area is hurting soooooooo bad when I sleep. I’m sleeping with something in between my legs but still every time I turn it’s such a strong pain. I don’t remember it hurting THIS bad THIS early. I’m only 23 weeks. Anyone dealing or has dealt with this before and found som...

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Contraction?

I’m having some consistent period cramps in lower abdomen but not 5 minutes apart or very painful just slightly uncomfortable- but it’s not accompanied with stomach tightness, is that what a contraction is? I always thought my stomach would feel super hard during one

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Feeling numb/lost after returning to work

Hi ladies! I’ve been back at work for about 2months now and I can’t shake off the feeling of being numb and a bit lost after returning to work. I’m not sad or anything at work but at the same time I have zero feelings about it. I used to be super motivated but also used to stress about all the small stuff. I don’t k...

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Hi mamas! Question on gripe water / calpol. How are finding giving these to our babies without them choking , crying and getting upset? we’ve tried syringe, spoon for the gripe water. If we give it slow she spits it out , quick she chokes

For the

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Struggling with work

Is anyone else really struggling to cope with work? I work in a high pressure environment and I can't keep up. I've told my manager I'm pregnant already and struggling with the pace, but I'm worried they think it's an excuse. I need to lie down all the time and feeling so sick, would be on sick days constantly if I ...

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Sharp pain in uterus but goes away

So I’ve been having the issue of. When I sneeze my uterine area has a sharp pain, but goes away after a couple seconds, I’ve never had this experience before so is this something normal or should I be worried? I’m 8 weeks

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Symptoms after transfer - BFP

Tell me your symptoms after your transfer: did you get any? What were they and when did they appear?

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Morning sickness

Hi mommas. I’m currently 9 weeks pregnant, and have a 7 month old (cry with me😭🤣). I’ve got hectic morning sickness (lasts all day though). I have zero energy, I hardly eat as I will eventually vomit. I am not motivated at all, I just feel like days are just passing by and I can’t get myself to do anything, apart…

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Sore belly 15+1

Morning ladies, I’m just wondering if anyone else is experiencing a bit of a sore belly? just feels like it’s probably from hormones etc but i wanted to see if it was just me x

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Period cramps

Hi ladies, I’m 35+4 (due 18th December, apparently she’s engaged and head very low down.. I’ve started with what I can only describe as period cramps, nothing intense just a constant dull ache down below and in my lower back. It’s exactly how I would feel when on my period . First time mum.. anyone else experiencing...

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Acid reflux and trying bm

Hi! So my little one has acid reflux, like severe acid reflux. We’ve tried every formula and are now on meds. My mom brought up the possibility of bm helping. Only issue is my supply already dried up. Has any had any luck with bm helping acid reflux and how do I get my supply back??? (Please no judgement on why we c...

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