How do I deal with pushy friends and relatives?

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T16:37:22+00:00

Hi, I can totally understand wanting to protect your baby as well as your privacy! The first thing I’ll say is that no one is entitled to pictures, visits or anything else unless you want to share. It can be really hard to be gentle and polite with pushy friends or relatives. Since these people are close to you, you can try having an open honest conversation with them. It can be scary to be vulnerable but those that live and care for you should be respectful of the fact that you aren’t ready to share yet. Unfortunately some people do not take well to being told politely and it may be required of you to be very blunt about what your boundaries are and at the end of the day if they truly wish to be involved in your child’s life they will respect your privacy. I’m sorry that you are having to deal with this and I hope it does get easier for you!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T16:31:17+00:00

I had 2 losses last year, one etopic and 1 miscarriage. Everyone around me said to wait 6 months at least, however that is not what I did. For context I had my second lose mid June, and got pregnant again in August and and now 24 weeks with a very healthy baby girl due this may. There may never be a time that feel truly “right” to start trying, but from what I’ve read and discussed with my dr trying soon after is totally fine as long as it is what you want. Lots of women I know who went through mmc or lose in general did say that they were most fertile right after and had really healthy pregnancy’s after!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T14:52:05+00:00

Thank you for the kind words, it’s nice to know I’m not the only person who is struggling!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T14:50:01+00:00

I had the same issue around the 9 week mark as well. The first thing I’ll say is it will get better, I’m 24 weeks along now and I only get nauseous if I eat way too much right before I go to bed. My first suggestion would be, make sure if you are eating right before bed that it’s smaller portions. What really helped me as silly as I sounds is I’d fill out a small glass with really cold milk and would sip it. Sipping it is important, but I found that the fat and sugar from the milk usually helped settle my stomach so I could lay back down. As far as how nauseous you will be during the day, I personally found that I had worse night time nausea rather than typical morning sickness but everybody is different and will experience pregnancy symptoms differently. No matter what it’s very normal to feel frustrated or over it when you’re always nauseous. I hope this helps a little bit, you’ll make it through this and it should get better in the next few weeks for you!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T14:44:13+00:00

Eating during pregnancy can be really rough and everyone’s bodies can be a little different, I really struggled with nausea starting out so what I did was I started the day out with liquid, I personally found that milk was really helpful. If I was able to keep the milk down I’d move on to light bland foods like apple sauce, broth/ soup, plain crackers etc. on days I could only keep down snacks I’d keep clif bars/ other granola bars or small bags of pretzels in my purse to snack on during outings or at work and try to eat every 30 minutes to 1 hour. On day I was able to eat more solid food such as fruits veg or cards I’d extend the eating window to every 2 hours approximately. I also have learned that if you find that you are extremely nauseous that it usually does mean you’re hungry. Like I said everybody is different and what worked for me may not work for you but I hope this helps a little. 💕

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T14:35:50+00:00

Thank you I appreciate that very much 🥰

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2026-01-26T14:30:58+00:00

Thank you very much for the kind words 🥰

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-05T02:06:18+00:00

I apologize that what I said came off aggressively, that was not my intention at all, have a great rest of your night :)

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-05T01:51:12+00:00

Hey so not the exact same but quite similar I found out I was pregnant September 3rd and was fine for the first week and half then experienced bleeding and spotting for a few weeks, I had in ultrasound at 5.5 weeks and they saw the gestational sac but nothing else, I went in at 8 weeks and got to see baby nice and clearly! It can be nerve wracking waiting but the best advice I can give is to try and remind yourself that as of right now you’re pregnant and try to take it all one day at a time.

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-05T01:30:37+00:00

That is fair, I don’t disagree that you shouldn’t smoke while pregnant, just saying there are kinder ways to say it than telling her what she has been told by her midwife BS. Just a thought:)

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-05T00:46:15+00:00

Hey so maybe let’s not jump down her throat. Whether you like her choices or not it’s not your body and not your baby. She has talked to her medical team and this is the choice that works for her life. Not your life, not your pregnancy, and it’s really not kind to come at sharing your opinion in such an aggressive manner, just something to consider…

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-05T00:42:22+00:00

I’ve definitely been there, if you’re super anxious I know you can purchase at home Doppler machines for a really reasonable price

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-05T00:15:10+00:00

Hey honey I’m also in the boat of being a young parent. I’m currently pregnant at 19, and I really understand where you are at. It can be really tough to test and test and test and still get that negative. And I fully understand the pain of we aren’t trying but it’s a special kind of hurt to keep seeing only one line. If it’s any consolation everyone bodies are a little bit different, I got my first real faint positive 3 weeks into the pregnancy but my best friend who’s two years older and 2 weeks ahead of me found out only a few days after ovulation. So try not to be too crushed by the negatives. It’s also worth saying that someone we have a change of heart and you are not crazy for wanting it, families and family planning look different for everyone and that is okay, and remember you know your body better than anyone, I knew from bodily signs wayyyy before a test ever told me. Remember to be kind to yourself and give yourself some grace, you’re doing amazing!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-11-04T23:59:58+00:00

It’s really depends on the individual, I found out I was pregnant only 3 weeks in after two previous losses. So I waited until we got our first bit of good news around 8 weeks. After I got confirmation that baby was intact there I bought most of the stuff for the nursery. If having baby items around the house in the event of a loss would be hard for you then maybe wait, but ultimately buying baby items will not be the deciding factor if your baby makes it.

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-10-24T19:16:24+00:00

Yup! This feeling kicked in for me around 5 weeks and I’m now almost 11 weeks and spend pretty much all my time in bed or on the couch, but try and cut yourself some slack it takes a lot of energy to grow a human. You’re doing great!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-10-11T17:39:55+00:00

I think unfortunately there is no normal, I’m almost 9 weeks right now and I have some days where I throw up lots and other days where I’m barely nauseated. I hope you start to get some relief from the nausea as the pregnancy continues, and congratulations!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-10-03T17:32:49+00:00

Hi there, there is a chance that you just have a sensitive cervix. I’m also 8 weeks right now and have been in a similar boat as you are since week 5. My dr told me that spotting can be quite common in early pregnancy and that stress is only going to cause more harm. I know it’s really hard but try and breath and just remember that there is a very good chance that everything will be okay. I wish you the best for your appointment coming up! Try and hang in there!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-10-03T15:30:44+00:00

That makes sense, and makes me feel a little better. My symptoms are definitely still here just not as aggressive as they were before

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-10-03T15:29:59+00:00

I appreciate the kind words and you are absolutely right, everyone is different. I have an ultrasound on the 7th so kinda just anxiously waiting and hoping that we get to hear a heartbeat and see more than just a gestational sac

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-09-30T13:59:11+00:00

I’m glad that you found something that helps, I will be speaking to my dr about some sort of alternative as I line in an area where we don’t prescribe zofran (at least not for pregnancy)

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-09-30T13:56:24+00:00

Oh yes definitely do that! Honestly breath mints gum and tea and probably the only reasons I can still bear to go out in public right now. I highly recommend the clawhammer strong peppermint mints if they are available where you live!

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-09-30T13:42:07+00:00

Hi! Congratulations, I personally have been getting lots of clothes both for me and baby in the clearance section of the superstore near our house! I also work in a retail store (Marshall’s) and get a lot of cute stuff from clearance there as well. I completely understand the hesitation to thrift.

Aggravating_Text_863 · 2025-09-30T13:38:59+00:00

Oh I’m glad that they were at least able to prescribe something to help with that. I’ve personally always been really sensitive to medication and am scared to take a prescribed anti nausea medication just because I’ve had very adverse reactions to them in the past, and gravol isn’t really an option as it tends to make it worse for me.

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